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51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades hosts campus visits for adults interested in completing a degree - June 30, 2026

Adults with some college experience who are interested in completing a bachelor’s degree at 51±¬ÁÏ â€“ Cascades are invited to visit the campus and attend an information session this summer.  

More than 30% of students…


College innovators from across Oregon compete at 51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades in 2026 InventOR finals - June 24, 2026

Oregon’s top collegiate innovators will gather at 51±¬ÁÏ â€“ Cascades on June 26 for the 2026 InventOR final competition, where 20 teams will compete for prizes totaling $30,000 and the chance to accelerate their ventures. â€¦


51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades to graduate largest class in history on June 14 - June 8, 2026

51±¬ÁÏ â€“ Cascades will graduate 377 students at its 25th …


51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades advances innovation district goals with launch of Energy Innovation Center - May 26, 2026

51±¬ÁÏ â€“ Cascades has launched the Energy Innovation Center to accelerate research and development in energy technologies in Central Oregon and beyond. 

The center will focus in areas such as energy storage, carbon…


51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades launches OP:EN prototyping studio to support outdoor product, engineering students - May 20, 2026

51±¬ÁÏ â€“ Cascades has opened a new studio to help students in its outdoor products and engineering programs design and prototype innovative gear and equipment. 

Located in Edward J. Ray Hall, the 1,500-square-foot OP…


Retiring faculty member Dennis Lynn to give 51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades commencement address - May 12, 2026

Dennis Lynn, a retiring senior instructor of human development and family sciences at 51±¬ÁÏ â€“ Cascades, will give the address at 51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades’ commencement ceremony on Sunday, June 14.

“Beyond his teaching, Dennis has…