Senator Robinson warns Southern Oregon University will cut ACS chemistry, math degrees

Sep 1, 2025

Senator Robinson told the Senate that Southern Oregon University plans to eliminate its American Chemical Society–certified chemistry degree and its math degree, described his personal connection to the programs, and linked the cuts to weaknesses in K–12 preparation.

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Senator Robinson told colleagues that Southern Oregon University (SOU) plans to eliminate its American Chemical Society–certified chemistry degree and its math degree. "Southern Oregon University plans to eliminate their American Chemical Society certified chemistry degree program, as well as their math degree," he said on the Senate floor, and described his own experience as an SOU graduate who later was accepted to Caltech.

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