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In fiscal crisis, Southern Oregon University adopts budget to plan for major cuts
Southern Oregon University approved an $89.7 million budget Wednesday as the institution begins implementing its Vitality Plan, a sweeping effort to cut $20 million and ensure the university’s long-term viability. The budget, approved unanimously by the Board of Trustees, assumes the university will receive $15 million in emergency state...
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Local student awarded 2026 Dale Meador Scholarship
MEDFORD, Ore. – A local student has been awarded the 2026 Pastor Dale Meador Scholarship in recognition of her contributions to the community. The annual scholarship, established in honor of the late Pastor Dale Meador, is awarded by the Medford Police Association to recognize students who demonstrate a commitment to serving others. This year’s recipient is Alyse L.
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SOU Board of Trustees hold special meeting about Vitality Plan
Southern Oregon University released its final Vitality Plan, a strategic outline addressing financial challenges while preparing the university for long-term sustainability.
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Finalized SOU Vitality Plan cuts 60.6 positions instead of 66
Cuts total $20,028,030; Music Industry & Production degree out, but Music program stays; SOU trustees to meet July 29 to adopt budget. Southern Oregon University will start sending out layoff notices this week to some employees whose jobs are being eliminated under the final SOU Vitality Plan, SOU President Rick Bailey, said in a virtual press conference Wednesday, July 22, following release of the final version of the plan, which cuts 60.6 positions, about five fewer than the initial plan released June 15.
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Red Descendants Talking Circle & Two Permaculture Institute Classes in August
205 N Phoenix Rd, Suite 255, Phoenix (strip mall offices behind McDonalds) Talking Circle 5:30 to 6:30/7ish, followed by potluck (timing being flexible!) A quick reminder of other events happening throughout the summer:. Friday Farm Meet-ups each Friday, 4 to 7 p.m. at the TIPI land-base. Email us back for...
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SOU President on revised plan to cut $20-plus million from budget: ‘Everyone has helped to pay this bill’
Finalized university Vitality Plan cuts 60.6 positions instead of 66; Music Industry & Production degree out, but Music program stays; SOU trustees to meet July 29 to adopt budget. Southern Oregon University will start sending out layoff notices this week to some employees whose jobs are being eliminated under the...
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SOU finalizes Vitality Plan for institutional transformation
(Ashland, Ore.) — Southern Oregon University has released the final version of its Vitality Plan, a strategic outline that addresses financial challenges and prepares the university for long-term sustainability and student opportunities. The final version includes a variety of modifications based on suggestions from faculty, staff and students that...
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Eagle Point's new superintendent looks to bring improvement to the district
EAGLE POINT, Ore. - Eagle Point School District's new Superintendent, Jim Helmen, looks to bring change and improvement to the district, focusing on a sense of community and a shared commitment to excellence. "Education doesn't change kids' trajectory," Helmen said. "It's the community as a whole, and we need to...
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Eagle Point’s Sean McFall leads Medford Mustangs’ march into state
Veteran third baseman uses wrestling background to spur baseball pursuits. If you’re speaking with a coach about a player on his team and he says the following, you know you can’t be off track in wanting to feature them. Broaching the topic of third baseman Sean McFall with...
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SOU Final Vitality Plan Based On University Staff & Student Input
Southern Oregon University Submits Final Vitality Plan. Implements Changes Based on University Staff and Student Input. (Ashland) In a final version of Southern Oregon University’s Vitality Plan, the goal of cutting $20 million while maintaining programs and supports for students has crossed its final threshold of completion after receiving input from all those affected, the University announced Wednesday.
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Grants Pass School District gets new activity bus
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – The Grants Pass School District has a new activity bus on the road. The district recently purchased a used activity bus for $35,000, a fraction of the roughly $225,000 it would cost to buy a new bus of the same size. District officials say the...
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Ashland childcare facility has insufficient rent payments to SOU, will close
Several employees to be laid off; 32 families will need to find new daycare option. An Ashland daycare facility leased out by Southern Oregon University is set to close Friday, July 24, following insufficient rent payments by the facility’s management to SOU, which owns the 5,000-square-foot building near the university’s Student and Family Housing on Quincy Street.