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New 2+2 agreement brings Oregon Tech bachelor’s degree coursework to RCC, creating a local pathway for Southern Oregon students

JACKSON AND JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (Sept. 28, 2026) — Rogue Community College and Oregon Tech are partnering to address regional demand for manufacturing engineering talent while expanding access to four-year technical education in the Rogue Valley. The new partnership gives students an opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree from Oregon Tech without leaving the region.

Oregon Tech has proudly maintained its position as one of the nation's top universities in multi

On Sept. 22, the Oregon Tech community reunited for its annual Convocation ceremony. This event not only celebrated the arrival of Fall Term but also welcomed new and returning faculty and staff members, who met to prepare for a new academic year beginning Sept. 30. 

As a tradition marking the start of each academic season, Convocation is an opportunity for faculty and staff to learn emerging trends and improve upon existing procedures. This year, President Nagi Naganathan introduced his theme for 2026-27: Lifting Oregon Tech through the Headwinds.

Two faculty members will be honored with Oregon Tech Foundation Excellence in Teaching Awards Sept. 22 at the university’s annual convocation. Professor Todd Breedlove and Associate Professor Richard (Rich) Carson will receive the awards during the opening session of the faculty and staff event.

The following students have been named to the 2025-2026 Summer Term president's and dean's list at Oregon Institute of Technology. Only full-time undergraduate students (12 credit hours or more at Oregon Tech) are eligible for academic honors. Please contact the Registrar's Office at 541-885-1300 with any questions.

PRESIDENT'S LIST
The following students have been named to the president's list at Oregon Institute of Technology. Inclusion on the list requires a 3.70 grade-point average and above.

Eleven students and three faculty and support staff from Oregon Tech’s Dental Hygiene progr