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Central Oregon Community College and its faculty union have reached a tentative agreement, averting a planned strike. The deal ends negotiations between the two sides, and details are expected to be shared as ratification moves forward. Classes and campus operations are set to continue without disruption, bringing relief to students and staff who had been bracing for a walkout.

Three Earth science researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara have been recognized with 2026 honors from the American Geophysical Union. The AGU honors program annually distinguishes scientists for excellence in research, education, and communication in the Earth and space sciences. The university announced the recognition ahead of the coming year's awards cycle.

Faculty members of Penn State's College of Earth and Mineral Sciences have been recognized by the American Geophysical Union, one of the leading professional bodies in the geosciences. The university announced the honors, which highlight the college's research standing in earth, atmospheric and environmental sciences. AGU recognition is considered a significant professional distinction, and university communities typically congratulate awardees when announcements are made.