Oregon Tech again ranks high in report of top engineering programs

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Oregon Tech again ranks high in report of top engineering programs

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech) has proudly maintained its position as one of the nation's top universities in multiple categories, according to U.S. News and World Report "Best Colleges 2024" rankings. Recognized as the second-best public college in the West, the fifth-best among Western regional colleges, and the 58th-best undergraduate engineering program, Oregon Tech continues to shine. Furthermore, Oregon Tech secured the second spot for the best regional college in the West for veterans.

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Oregon Tech awarded $18 million for geothermal project

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Oregon Tech awarded $18 million for geothermal project

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Oregon Institute of Technology has successfully secured $18,160,000 in state bond funding to complete a full renovation of the university’s unique geothermal heating and hot water system at its Klamath Falls campus.

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Oregon Tech and Klamath Tribes strengthen partnership and celebrate with ceremonial tree planting

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Oregon Tech and Klamath Tribes strengthen partnership and celebrate with ceremonial tree planting

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Oregon Tech and the Klamath Tribes renewed their memorandum of understanding (MOU) to further strengthen collaboration in academic support and access, financial assistance, cultural and social support, and research.

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Oregon Tech Trustees approve 4.9% tuition increase for next year

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Oregon Tech Trustees approve 4.9% tuition increase for next year

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Oregon Tech Board of Trustees voted at its April meeting to increase tuition levels for the 2023-24 academic year. The meeting was held at the university’s Klamath Falls campus.

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OIT Welcomes largest first-year class in decades

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OIT Welcomes largest first-year class in decades

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech) is celebrating its largest first-year class in 32 years and stable enrollment from Fall 2021 to Fall 2022. The university also experienced an increase in enrollment of culturally diverse students, who now make up more than a third of Oregon Tech’s students.

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Boeing and Oregon Tech announce new collaboration in Klamath Falls

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Boeing and Oregon Tech announce new collaboration in Klamath Falls

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - On Tuesday, The Boeing Company (Boeing Commercial Airplanes) and Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech) signed an agreement to develop a Collaboration Lab at Oregon Tech's Klamath Falls campus, which would provide a secure environment for Oregon Tech students completing projects for Boeing.

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Klamath Tribes Youth Summit at Oregon Tech highlights empowering Klamath, Modoc, and Yahooskin youth

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Klamath Tribes Youth Summit at Oregon Tech highlights empowering Klamath, Modoc, and Yahooskin youth

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Klamath, Modoc, and Yahooskin tribal youth ages 12 to 24 years old participated in the sixth annual Klamath Tribes Youth Summit, Aug. 9-11, for a residential camp at Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech). The event is a partnership between the Klamath Tribes and Oregon Tech and provides youth an opportunity to participate in workshops and activities meant to encourage leadership and educational opportunities.

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Oregon Tech awarded a $1M federal grant for air quality research; faculty to create a new research center

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Oregon Tech awarded a $1M federal grant for air quality research; faculty to create a new research center

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - An Oregon Institute of Technology faculty and student research team has been awarded a $1M federal grant to better understand the impact of poor air quality in Southern Oregon and to help hospitals prepare for capacity burdens that affect their operations.

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Oregon Tech Board of Trustees announce president's contract extended

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Oregon Tech Board of Trustees announce president's contract extended

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Oregon Institute of Technology Board of Trustees announced June 2 that President Nagi Naganathan’s contract has been extended through 2027. Dr. Naganathan has served as president of Oregon Tech since 2017.

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Oregon Tech’s new CEET building has interactive learning spaces and rooms dedicated for student projects

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Oregon Tech’s new CEET building has interactive learning spaces and rooms dedicated for student projects

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Oregon Institute of Technology held an official ribbon cutting for its newest building, the Center for Excellence in Engineering and Technology (CEET) June 1. At nearly 70,000 square feet, the building has dynamic and interactive spaces for classroom teaching, laboratories, collaborative workspaces, and offices.

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Oregon Tech reveals special 75th-anniversary logo at campus celebrations

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Oregon Tech reveals special 75th-anniversary logo at campus celebrations

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Oregon Institute of Technology hosted logo launch parties at the Portland-Metro and Klamath Falls campuses May 17 and May 24, respectively, to celebrate the unveiling of the University's 75th anniversary commemorative logo. Students, alumni, faculty, and staff gathered on campus to watch the official unveilings.

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Oregon Tech reduces tuition increase after corrections from the HECC

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Oregon Tech reduces tuition increase after corrections from the HECC

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech) announced that the University will reduce its proposed tuition increase to 4.5%, instead of the previously announced rate increase of 6.6%. The announcement is based on adjustments to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) funding model.

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Oregon Tech listed as a 'Best College in the West' and 'Best Engineering Program'

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Oregon Tech listed as a 'Best College in the West' and 'Best Engineering Program'

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech), again ranks among the nation’s best universities in multiple categories in the newly-released U.S. News and World Report “Best Colleges” rankings. The report lists Oregon Tech at No. 2 Top Public College in the West, No. 10 Best Western Regional Colleges and No. 62 Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs.

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Oregon Institute of Technology officially designated as Oregon’s Polytechnic University

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Oregon Institute of Technology officially designated as Oregon’s Polytechnic University

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech) has received official designation from the Oregon Legislature as Oregon’s Polytechnic University through the passage of House Bill 2472A. The designation identifies Oregon Tech as the state’s polytechnic university, specializing in tech-infused degrees and a unique teaching and learning approach that is hands-on, experiential and project-based.

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Trustees express support for University President, discuss next steps to move forward with climate survey

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Trustees express support for University President, discuss next steps to move forward with climate survey

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech) Board of Trustees expressed their support for Dr. Nagi Naganathan to remain as the President of Oregon Tech.

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OIT Faculty vote 'no confidence' in Oregon Tech President

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OIT Faculty vote 'no confidence' in Oregon Tech President

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Faculty members at the Oregon Institute of Technology have voted overwhelmingly that they no longer have confidence in the leadership of President Nagi Naganathan. Faculty Senate President Don McDonnell announced the results at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Senate on April 6.

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Oregon Tech calls for faculty union to negotiate; union votes to authorize strike

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Oregon Tech calls for faculty union to negotiate; union votes to authorize strike

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Faculty represented by Oregon Tech - American Association of University Professors (OT-AAUP) voted this week to authorize a strike amid negotiations to develop the union's first contract with Oregon Institute of Technology.

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Oregon Tech leadership provide response to Faculty Senate

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Oregon Tech leadership provide response to Faculty Senate

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - To address the Faculty Senate’s call for Oregon Tech President, Dr. Nagi Naganathan to resign, senior leadership submitted a response to the Faculty Senate-approved report.

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President Naganathan remains committed to Oregon Tech

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President Naganathan remains committed to Oregon Tech

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore.— President Naganathan and Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech) are focused on assuring student success and building on the university’s reputation. The Faculty Senate plays an important role in this and in furthering the institution’s mission. However, recently the Senate has called for the resignation of President Naganathan.

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Oregon Tech's final offer to Faculty Union fails to address demands; strike vote to be held

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Oregon Tech's final offer to Faculty Union fails to address demands; strike vote to be held

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Faculty represented by the Oregon Tech-American Association of University Professors (OT-AAUP) received a disappointing “last, best, and final offer” on Wednesday, March 17th as Oregon Tech’s senior administration halted negotiations after a grueling fifteen months of bargaining. This move by senior administration leaves bargaining unit members with the tough decision of whether to declare a strike.

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