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‘A lot of tension’: UO’s Knight-funded engineering school comes at Oregon State’s expense, leaders fear
Phil and Penny Knight delighted the University of Oregon last month with their latest big-ticket donation, $1 billion to establish an engineering school in Eugene that plans to add dozens of faculty and hundreds of students. The news hit much differently at the state’s established engineering programs, especially at Oregon...
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High school football: Sheldon edges Willamette in rivalry thriller
On an unforgettable night, Owen Ashton remembered every play. Ashton, the Sheldon middle linebacker and running back who moved to Eugene and said he had no friends to start, so he watched football with his dad, was the heart of the Irish defense in its biggest game of the regular season Friday, Oct. 30 against Willamette.
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Bushnell Launches $36M Capital Campaign with Largest Single Local Corporate
On Saturday, October 24, Bushnell University launched its Venture Further $36M campaign with more than $11M already committed, including the largest one-time corporate foundation gift in their history: $1M from OCCU Foundation. This extraordinary gift is dedicated to supporting the buildout of the OCCU Foundation Healthcare Simulation Center to serve...
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PHS football season ends with loss as team’s 11 seniors say goodbye
Philomath High senior quarterback AJ Altishin isn’t worried about how Friday night’s scoreboard will be remembered. “You won’t remember the score of these games,” Altishin said when asked to sum up the season. “You just remember the guys you did it with.”. It’s a score...
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High school football: Sheldon vs. Willamette is a highlight in a big week of big games
The final week of the high school football regular season is here. Headlined by a local league-deciding rivalry matchup between 6A Sheldon and Willamette, everything — league titles, playoff spots and senior nights — is on the table. We’ll be out at Sheldon, but there isn’t a bad...
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University of Oregon weighs eliminating some postgraduate programs
The University of Oregon is considering the elimination of multiple postgraduate programs as it tries to close a multi-year budget gap of more than $63 million. A new proposal shared with UO’s Senate Wednesday would cut $17.6 million from UO’s administrative services and $25.8 million from its schools and colleges.
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Eugene 4J schools brace for $35M deficit amid enrollment drop
EUGENE, Ore. - Eugene's 4J School District is projecting a budget shortfall between $30 million and $35 million for the 2027-28 school year. This marks the second straight year the district faces a deficit of more than $30 million. Last year, the district identified a $30 million shortfall for the 2026-27 school year, which resulted in 265 full-time employee layoffs.
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The Register-Guard
Sheldon defeats Willamette plus more area high school football scores
READ: How Sheldon got a win in the top-10 showdown with Willamette. VIDEO: See highlights and postgame interviews after the Sheldon-Willamette game Watch Oregon high school football all season long Final: Sheldon 30, Willamette 27. The Irish win one of the craziest games in the history of this town to clinch a share of the Southwest Conference title! Mayhem!!! pic.twitter.com/wExn1ONGZA — Jarrid Denney (@jarrid_denney) October 31, 2026 Touchdown, Sheldon. With the game on the line, Ryker Rohaley to Owen Ashton on 4th-and-goal for a touchdown! XP was blocked. Sheldon 30, Willamette 27 — 1:02 to go. Buckle up. pic.twitter.com/pWpPD1cLW4 — Jarrid Denney (@jarrid_denney) October 31, 2026 Sheldon is at the Willamette 1 with 1:13 to go. Willamette leads 27-24 pic.twitter.com/Tj8tfZxgaB — Jarrid Denney (@jarrid_denney) October 31, 2026 Oregon high school football scores .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } .scorestream-widget-container iframe {height:100%;} Jarrid Denney covers high school sports for The Register-Guard. He can be reached at JDenney@gannett.com or on X @jarrid_denney. This article originally appeared on Register-Guard: Sheldon defeats Willamette plus more area high school football scores Our editors independently choose our recommendations. Some content is produced with paid support from a third party, however our
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New OHSU President shares his vision for the state's health university
President Shereef Elnahal, of OHSU shares his vision for the health university and talks about the challenges of working with the federal government for research funding. The following transcript was generated using automated transcription software for the accessibility and convenience of our audience. While we strive for accuracy, the automated process may introduce errors, omissions, or misinterpretations. This transcript is intended as a helpful companion to the original audio and should not be considered a verbatim record. For the most accurate representation, please refer to the audio recording.
Emerald Media
Grads-to-be no longer have to submit graduation applications
University of Oregon students approaching graduation will no longer be required to submit an application to graduate starting in the winter, according to a university-wide email on Oct. 29. Now, the Office of the Registrar will use academic records to identify students who are near completion of their major and...
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TPUSA Chapter Violating UO Trademark Policy, University Confirms
The University of Oregon’s Turning Point USA chapter is in violation of UO’s policy on trademarks and logos. The violation, brought to DSM‘s attention during our reporting on the upcoming large-scale event at the EMU Amphitheater—the first on campus in several years—due to take place on Oct 28, is the chapter’s use of the UO Duck in its social media.
EurekAlert
Schools increasingly affected by poor air quality as wildfire smoke becomes more common
CORVALLIS, Ore. – American children are increasingly exposed to air pollution as wildfire smoke becomes more common, and some schools and childcare centers struggle to keep indoor breathing conditions clean, a new national study shows. The researchers note that components of wildfire smoke, including PM2.5, which is fine particulate...
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Philomath School Board fills three budget committee seats
The Philomath School Board filled all of its open budget committee seats Oct. 20 by reappointing two community members and adding a newcomer to the group that will help shape the district’s 2027-28 budget. The board approved the appointments of Shelly Brown, Kim Lopez and Lisa Miller. Brown and...
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Oregon Historical Society: Announces Exhibition “Unstoppable: 150 Years of the University of Oregon”
New exhibition explores a century and a half of innovation, discovery, and ideas shaping Oregon and the world. Portland, OR — From an unfinished building in a small Oregon town to groundbreaking research with global impact, the University of Oregon (UO) has spent 150 years challenging convention and turning bold ideas into real-world solutions. Now open at the Oregon Historical Society in downtown Portland, Unstoppable: 150 Years of the University of Oregon explores the university’s legacy of creativity, innovation, and discovery — and the possibilities that lie ahead.
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UO announces 2027 commencement dates, splits ceremonies after 2026 heat disruptions
The University of Oregon will hold its 2027 commencement ceremonies on June 14-15, 2027, UO announced in an email on Oct. 26. The decision to hold the ceremonies over two days follows a review of the 2026 ceremonies, many of which were disrupted by extreme heat. In the email to...