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Regional university leaders tell Senate committee that campuses are economic anchors and need sustained public funding
Summary
Presidents and trustees from Oregon's regional universities told the Senate Education Committee the institutions serve first‑generation and rural students, act as regional economic anchors and face funding gaps, with speakers urging continued or increased state support.
Presidents, trustees and a student testified to the Senate Education Committee on May 7 about the role of Oregon’s regional universities in educating students, supporting local economies and addressing workforce needs.
Dr. Kelly Ryan, president of Eastern Oregon University, described regional universities as "anchor institutions" that provide jobs, cultural offerings and workforce talent to their regions and that are particularly reliant on public funding to serve students from rural and low‑income backgrounds. She said regional universities "exist to create opportunities for individual students" and help limit brain drain by preparing graduates who remain in their home…
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