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Live/Livestream: October 30, 2026 @ Noon

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Thriving in Challenging Times in Higher Education


Local colleges and universities have long played a critical role in the educational, economic, cultural identity and vitality of Eugene. While our diverse set of both public and private colleges and universities can point to many past and current achievements, each is facing demographic, financial and political challenges. In the first of a series on this topic, Dr. Joseph Womack, president of Bushnell University, will describe how Bushnell, a private nonprofit university, has not only survived but thrived despite these challenges by focusing on its unique, faith-based mission. Bushnell has substantially increased enrollment, co-curricular offerings, and graduate and undergraduate degree…

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Live/Livestream : November 6, 2026

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EWEB’s Current & Future Landscape: General Manager John Hairston

120 years ago, a typhoid epidemic ravaged Eugene and surrounding communities. When it was traced to the privately owned water company, Eugeneians did what they have done for generations hence: …

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Candidates for Congressional District 4

In the upcoming election, voters in Congressional District 4 will have the choice of three candidates for representative. Running against incumbent Democrat Val Hoyle are Monique DeSpain, Republican, and Justin …

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