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51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades takes first step in creating sports programs - Oct. 10, 2012

One of the most compelling aspects of a university for many people is its athletic programs, which create a focus around which the university and surrounding communities rally. 51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades has taken the first…


51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades receives $1 million for campus expansion - Sept. 26, 2012

 The Tykeson Family Charitable Trust has committed $1 million to the expansion of the 51±¬ÁÏ - Cascades campus into a four-year university, announced 51±¬ÁÏ President Ed Ray today in a news conference. The…


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…