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Oregon Tech Moves Forward With New Artificial Intelligence Degree
Oregon Tech Moves Forward With New Artificial Intelligence Degree

Oregon Tech has approved the next steps toward launching a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence, a new applied degree program designed to meet workforce demand and industry needs across Oregon and beyond.

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High-tech ‘Lucina’ simulator prepares KCC nursing students for real-life labor and delivery
High-tech ‘Lucina’ simulator prepares KCC nursing students for real-life labor and delivery

Klamath Community College nursing students are gaining hands-on experience with labor and delivery scenarios through a new high-tech simulator designed to replicate both routine births and complex medical emergencies.

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KCC Students Find Confidence at National Leadership Conference
KCC Students Find Confidence at National Leadership Conference

Six Klamath Community College students gained confidence, leadership skills, and national exposure after attending the Circle of Change Leadership Conference in California, where one student earned a prestigious scholarship among dozens of applicants.

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‘Pride, progress, and possibility’
‘Pride, progress, and possibility’

Chiloquin students and community members celebrated the grand opening of the district’s new gymnasium with a blue-ribbon ceremony, cultural blessings, and a packed house ahead of basketball season.

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OIT Accepts $500k Donation for Workforce Development
OIT Accepts $500k Donation for Workforce Development

Oregon Tech has received a $500,000 gift from the Beavers Charitable Trust to support workforce development within the university’s new Construction Management program. The funding will provide scholarships and expand the program’s Heavy Construction Management option.

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Record Freshman Class Highlights Tech’s Continued Enrollment Growth
Record Freshman Class Highlights Tech’s Continued Enrollment Growth

Oregon Tech is celebrating enrollment gains for the second year in a row, including its largest freshman class in more than 40 years. Total enrollment reached 5,444 students this fall, driven by growth in online programs, the Klamath Falls campus, and expanded dual credit opportunities for high school students.

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Ross Ragland Opens Registration for Winter Classes
Ross Ragland Opens Registration for Winter Classes

The Ross Ragland Theater has opened registration for its winter classes, offering seven arts and enrichment programs beginning January 12 for students, teens, and adults. Prices vary, and scholarships are available.

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Chiloquin hosts traditional salmon bake, powwow
Chiloquin hosts traditional salmon bake, powwow

Students and staff at Chiloquin Junior/Senior High School gathered for a traditional salmon bake and round dance as part of a day dedicated to celebrating Native American Heritage Month. Hosted in partnership with the Klamath Tribes and community organizations, the event highlighted cultural traditions, salmon’s ecological and spiritual importance, and the value of connecting students with their Indigenous heritage.

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