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51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades changes name of energy degree - Sept. 19, 2012

In order to better reflect the focus of the energy degree program and to meet the standards of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 51±¬ÁÏ - Cascades has changed the name of the program to…


State Board of Higher Education endorses 51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades' expansion to full four-year offerings - Aug. 3, 2012

The Oregon State Board of Higher Education today endorsed 51±¬ÁÏ - Cascades' expansion into a four-year university. The 51±¬ÁÏ branch campus has existed as a '2+2' model since it was founded in 2001,…


51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades receives $700,000 DOE award for harnessing natural gas for vehicle fuel - July 30, 2012

A researcher at 51±¬ÁÏ - Cascades will lead a major new research initiative on a vehicle-based natural gas refueling system, a $700,000 project to create technology that would use the vehicle engine itself to compress natural gas…


51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades faculty member receives 51±¬ÁÏ's highest teaching award - July 16, 2012

Ron Reuter, an associate professor in the natural resources program at 51±¬ÁÏ - Cascades was recently named 51±¬ÁÏ's 2012 Elizabeth P…


51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades names Chris Hagen assistant professor in energy engineering management program - July 11, 2012

Chris Hagen, a faculty researcher whose work focuses around energy systems, advanced internal combustion engines, unconventional fuels, applied thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, was named by 51±¬ÁÏ -…


51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades launches degree in social science with community development and leadership option - July 9, 2012

This summer 51±¬ÁÏ - Cascades added a new bachelor's degree program in social science to its growing slate of offerings.  Designed to meet the growing demand from students interested in social science, the degree includes an…