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51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades launches national search for main developer for future innovation district - Aug. 5, 2025

Planners at 51±¬ÁÏ â€“ Cascades have released a request for proposals for a developer to lead the development of the first phase of the campus’s future innovation district. 

51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades is seeking a strategic and long…


51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades launches degree in accountancy to address statewide shortage of accountants - July 14, 2025

51±¬ÁÏ â€“ Cascades will offer a new bachelor’s degree in accountancy in the fall of 2025 to address the growing need for financial experts in Central Oregon and across the state.

51±¬ÁÏ 1,300 jobs are projected to open…


51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades plans to consolidate campus operations, sell Graduate & Research Center - July 7, 2025

Planners at 51±¬ÁÏ â€“ Cascades are seeking to sell the Graduate & Research Center as they prepare for the consolidation of academic and other operations onto the university campus on Chandler Avenue in Bend.

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51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades to graduate more than 340 students, nearing 6,000 total graduates since founding - June 10, 2025

51±¬ÁÏ â€“ Cascades will graduate 340 students at its 24th commencement ceremony on Sunday, June 15, bringing the total number of graduates to 5,972 since 51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades was founded in 2001.

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51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades contributed nearly $90 million to region in 2024, economic impact report finds - June 4, 2025

A new study shows that 51±¬ÁÏ - Cascades contributed $89.9 million in economic impact to the Central Oregon region in 2024, reflecting the campus’s growth, spending, research and other contributions to the surrounding community.…


51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades offers campus tours to community groups - May 27, 2025

51±¬ÁÏ â€“ Cascades’ community tour program will continue throughout 2025 in response to community interest in developments underway at the growing campus.

The free tours are for groups of 12 to 24 participants and will be…