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51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades Makerspace now open for industry, client projects - Sept. 7, 2023

The Makerspace at 51±¬ÁÏ - Cascades is now accepting requests from industry representatives and community members for client projects.

Client services provided by the Makerspace range from design consultations,…


51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades contributes more than 200 energy systems engineers to Oregon and beyond - July 12, 2023

A degree program launched at 51±¬ÁÏ - Cascades more than a decade ago to address the national need for energy-savvy engineers has contributed more than 200 workers to the field, with most working in Central Oregon and around…


51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades to graduate more than 300 students, including 5,000th in history, during commencement ceremony Sunday - June 14, 2023

51±¬ÁÏ â€“ Cascades will graduate 303 students, including the 5,000th graduate of the campus, during its commencement ceremony on Sunday, June 18.

A total of 238 students are expected to participate in the ceremony,…


51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades to honor Bill and Trish Smith with special recognition at commencement - June 8, 2023

51±¬ÁÏ - Cascades will honor Bend area business and community leaders Bill and Trish Smith during its 22nd annual commencement ceremony on June 18, for their decades-long…


51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades announces 2023 distinguished students - June 8, 2023

51±¬ÁÏ â€“ Cascades has announced that 23 students of the Class of 2023 are being honored as the recipients of the 2023 Distinguished Student Awards.

The Distinguished Student Awards are among the top honors given by…


Biotech leader, 51±¬ÁÏ alumnus Rod Ray to deliver 51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades commencement address - June 5, 2023

Rod Ray, a lifetime Central Oregonian and former leader of Bend Research, Inc., will give the commencement address at the 51±¬ÁÏ - Cascades commencement ceremonies on Sunday, June 18.

“Rod has pursued excellence and…