For in-state students, and even some out-of-state students, public universities are usually far less expensive than private institutions. The difference in price doesn't mean that value is lost. On the contrary, some of the most prestigious schools in the United States, from the West Coast to the East Coast, are public universities, and many are conducting cutting-edge research that will fuel the technologies of tomorrow. And, in some cases, the return on investment is greater for those attending public programs. But which public colleges have proved their value the most? 45.

Oregon Tech Alumni Association Spotlight: Twists and turns are nothing new for alumna Kaitlin Endres '11. You'll want to read about this extraordinary woman who took everything she learned at Oregon Tech, dipped her toes in a couple different career fields and is now making a name for herself in real estate. We will undoubtedly be seeing this former Miss Klamath County and Miss Portland on our TV screens soon as new opportunities are on the horizon. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/kaitlinendres

#ThrowbackThursday has us still seeing green after yesterday’s St. Patrick’s Day. This green is very unique though! When the Klamath Falls campus of Oregon Tech was moved from its original location to its current location, there was a u-shaped moat. This photograph shows the moat with the gym behind it and in the moat…a statue of a green giant! #OregonTech #campus-moat

A junior in Oregon Tech’s Environmental Sciences, Eleanor Kenyon has been offered a NASA Student Airborne Research Program - SARP internship to study atmospheric gases. Read more here: www.oit.edu/news/environmental-sciences-student-intern-nasa-studying-atmospheric-gases

Pretty cool things happening in the Respiratory Care Program ⬇️ https://www.oit.edu/development/oregon-tech-foundation/your-gift-in-action #oregoninstituteoftechnology #oregontech #respiratorycareprogram #bachelorsdegree #airquality #patientcare #communityimpact #southernoregon #environmentalscience #populationhealthmanagement #teamwork #handsoneducation

I’ve never received a big college envelope before and never growing up did I ever think I’d experience that moment you see on tv when kids are all anxious to know if they got into the college they applied to. So, don’t mind me while I cry happy tears! I’m so excited and anxious to finally be moving onto the final half of my engineering degree 🤭🥳🙌🏻 Peep the owl confetti 🎉 #iwishicouldcallmypoppainheaven #futureengineer #oregontech #OIT

After a nationwide search, John Harman will join Oregon Tech on March 1 as vice president for Finance and Administration. Harman recently served as vice chancellor for Finance and Administration at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans. Read more: www.oit.edu/news/oregon-tech-names-john-harman-louisiana-state-university-health-sciences-center-vice-president

Engineer's Week is next week! K-6 graders can celebrate with @oit_swe on Friday by picking up a STEM kit on February 26th 2:30-5:00 pm! #oregontechswe Masks are required and social distancing will be in practice. ______________________________ #hustlinowls #oregontechowls #oregontech #oregontechengineering #engineersweek #womeninstem #stemgirls #stemactivities #steminist #engineering #swe #societyofwomenengineers #womeninengineering #shecanstem #steminspiration #stem #engineeringeducation #engineeringstudent #studentchapter

❄️ There's going to be some great snow to join @oregontechop on 2/27 for Mount Shasta!

Any predictions for if winter is finally here?