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OSU Ecampus ranks in nation’s top 5

Oregon Staters aim high. That’s why, for the fourth consecutive year, OSU Ecampus was ranked one of the nation’s five best providers of online education by U.S. News & World Report. OSU has placed in the nation’s top 10 each year since 2015 and is lauded for its student engagement, services, and technologies and faculty credentials.

Oregon State also received top rankings as the nation’s:

• 2nd Best Online Psychology Bachelor’s Programs
• 4th Best Online Business Bachelor’s Programs
• 13th Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans
• 24th Best Online Master’s in Engineering Programs

ATHLETICS

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Donors reimagine Reser

Completing Reser Stadium fundraising status: Blown out of the water!

In less than one year, OSU donors have given $91.6 million to the project, exceeding the fundraising goal. The achievement was driven by 20 donors, including the anonymous donor whose $50 million lead gift served as a catalyst.

Beaver sighting at the Super Bowl

Congratulations to former OSU student Johnny Hekker, who punted a season-high six times in Sunday's Super Bowl and helped bring the Rams to victory. This is the ninth consecutive Super Bowl with at least one Beaver on the roster!

Greater diversity for a stronger OSU

Last summer, a gift from Steven Jackson helped OSU pilot a new program designed to help recruit underrepresented faculty and staff. 

"We want this to be a place where students and faculty realize that OSU will welcome them with open arms and they can thrive," said the OSU Foundation Trustee and former pro running back. 

Dedication and celebration of Dr. Lawrence Griggs, Ph.D. '78, Office of Black & Indigenous Student Success (Oct. 2022).

New student center honors Larry Griggs

Building upon the legacy of its namesake, the Griggs Center for Black & Indigenous Student Success will create greater access and academic support for students.

Stay up to date with more news and events from the OSU Office of Institutional Diversity.

Help OSU win in Salem and beat the Ducks! 

The Oregon legislature is meeting this month and they need to hear from you! No matter where you live, we ask that you take a minute to send a message directly to state representatives and senators. You can choose to forward a pre-written message about OSU’s impact or share your own story. 

Your voice will not only help make OSU a priority for our elected officials, but also put us ahead of the Ducks in a friendly competition to see which school has more engaged alumni during the February legislative session. 

EVENTS

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OSU Days of Service | May 11 - 21

Turn your passion into action during OSU’s annual alumni service event that brings Beavers together online and in person to address the needs of their communities.

Volunteer to become a site leader and we’ll help rally other Beavers who’d like to join in and support your cause!

The ethics of business analytics | Feb. 25

At OSU’s third annual Business Analytics Symposium, learn about the power of data: How it can help you understand customers, employees and business processes, and how to use it effectively and ethically.

FURst Aid: Pet Triage and CPR for Dogs and Cats (Webinar)| March 7

In this free educational webinar, Dr. Tandi Ngwenyama from OSU’s Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine will teach you first responder skills for your pet.

More events:

Public Health Insider Webcast Series | Feb. 16 & March 9
Join College of Public Health and Human Sciences faculty to explore healthy aging and caregiving (Feb. 16 - today!) and post-pandemic nutrition and physical activity in youth (March 9).

LaTosha Brown: MLK Celebration Keynote | Feb. 17
Engage with LaTosha Brown, a leading voice in Black voting rights and voter suppression and cofounder of the Black Voters Matter Fund.

OSUAA Members: Columbia Sportswear Employee Store Pass | Feb. 18 - March 13
As a thank you for being a member, enjoy exclusive access to Columbia Sportswear Employee Stores and shop at 40 - 50% off retail prices. Log in to claim your pass. Not a member? Join today.

Farm 2 Fork: Tropical Fruit Aroma in White Wines | Feb. 18
Do you favor white wines? Explore the compounds and processes that influence their appealing aromas with the Food Science and Technology department.

OSU Design Network Industry Connect | Feb. 23
Join a virtual networking event and share insights with creative OSU seniors entering design careers.

Honors College: Austin, Texas Happy Hour | March 1
Connect with fellow Beavers and hear from Toni Doolen, dean of the OSU Honors College. 

Honors College: Dallas Happy Hour | March 3
Hear from Toni Doolen, dean of the OSU Honors College, and connect with fellow Beavers in Dallas. 

Changemakers: From Teacher of the Year to a Landmark LGBTQA+ Rights Case | March 10
Brett Bigham, '91, a life skills teacher for 18-to-21-years-olds with developmental disabilities, was honored as the 2014 Oregon Teacher of the Year. A short time later, he was fired for using his platform to talk openly about being gay and speaking up for LGBTQ+ students. Registration coming soon. 

Who will sport the sash in 2022?

Encourage a student to apply and join a long line of Homecoming Court Ambassadors who embody the spirit, integrity and achievements of OSU. Students selected for the 2022 court will receive a one-time $500 scholarship. Applications open Feb. 21. 

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

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Inside the minds of high-performing leaders

How do your habits and outlook build toward your success? Watch a webcast with personal leadership expert Jeff Otis, ’90, to learn what traits help leaders accelerate to the top.

A roadmap to post-vaccine travel

Global Health Professor Chunhuei Chi and OSUAA Director of Alumni Group Travel Kate Sanders share about new travel industry implementations and tips that will help you travel with confidence.

Diversity and inclusion in higher education

Rebecca Hernandez, the College of Public Health and Human Sciences 2020 Alumni Fellow, shares lessons learned while restructuring university policies to create welcoming institutions for first generation Latino students.

Cabildos Lecture Series: Highlighting Black voices in academia

Explore cutting-edge scholarship with Black academic researchers and activists from a range of disciplines, dissecting the foundations of race, empire and gender in an African Diaspora context.

FUN FOR MINI-BEAVS

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Spot the difference

Nothing gets past Beavs — can your keen eye spot all six differences between these two photos of an OSU Women’s Basketball game?

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