Your digital hub to stay connected to the OSU community.

Congratulations to the 2026 Alumni Fellows

The Alumni Fellows program honors Oregon State alumni whose achievements reflect uncommon vision, dedication and service. Each of the 2026 Fellows has shaped their field and community in meaningful and enduring ways, embodying the integrity and rigor at the heart of an OSU education.

Join us in celebrating:

Adam Bean, ’00, honored by the Honors College

Scott W. Christianson, ’08, honored by the College of Business

Dr. Keith Dempsey, ’93, M.S. ’96, Ph.D. ’10, honored by the College of Education

Christine Ervin, ’77, M.S. ’81, honored by the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences

Dr. Jerry F. Franklin, ’59, M.S. ’61, honored by the College of Forestry

Ben Rivera, ’90, honored by the College of Engineering

Dr. Shannon B. Wanless, Ph.D. ’09, honored by the College of Health

Kathy Ward, ’77, honored by the College of Agricultural Sciences

ATHLETICS

•    •    •    •    •

» Introducing Beyond the Field — a new Oregon Stater–produced podcast featuring candid conversations with former student-athletes about the lives they’ve built beyond competition, hosted by OSU alumnus and broadcaster David Endres, ’82. Start listening to Episode 1 now.

» Beaver Women’s Golf Head Coach Dawn Shockley is making history with eight straight NCAA Regionals, the first NCAA Championship appearances in 25 years and the first conference championship ever. Get a look at her winning mindset in a new mini-documentary by OSU Athletics.

» OSU senior Kyra Ly has been selected to compete at the 2026 Augusta National Women’s Amateur, April 1–4, joining an international field packed with the world’s top women amateurs.

» Mark your calendars now for the Oregon State Football 2026 season, featuring six games at Reser Stadium – and stay tuned for information on watching the games from wherever you cheer for the Beavs.

EVENTS

•    •    •    •    •

Ask Alumni: Women in Agriculture and Natural Resources | March 3

In honor of Women’s History Month, join a virtual career talk with five exceptional OSU alumnae who are shaping the future of agriculture and natural resources across industries: from plant pathology and fish and wildlife ecology to digital marketing and hospitality to legislative processes in dairy.

Register for more Ask Alumni career conversations:

March 11: Smart Money Moves for Your Career
April 2: Rivers to Rangelands: Careers in Conservation
April 21: Reimagining Careers With AI

Follow the flavors with Travel Talks | March 10

Get familiar with distinctive wine flavors with Professor Elizabeth Tomasino, an internationally respected expert in wine sensory analysis. Join from anywhere for this shared tasting experience with fellow Beavers and learn skills you can carry with you — including on the Alumni Group Travel adventure Tomasino will join this April.

Back on the mats with KidSpirit and OSU Gymnastics | March 14

Join past KidSpirit campers, staff and families for an afternoon of connection, refreshments and open gym time in the KidSpirit gymnastics facility that built so many lasting friendships and memories. Stick around to support OSU Gymnastics in their matchup with the University of Denver, then experience an insider tour of the practice facility led by coaching staff.

Provost’s Lecture: Reporter and TV Journalist Harry Smith | March 18

Presented by the Office of the Provost and the OSU Foundation, this lecture welcomes award-winning journalist Harry Smith to explore the stories and cultural shifts he has witnessed over four decades in American news. Hear his perspective on the echoes of history that shape the current national landscape.

More events

Columbia Shopping Pass for OSU Alumni Association Members | Now – March 8
In person
OSU Alumni Association members and up to four guests get exclusive access to Columbia Sportswear Employee Stores and savings up to 60% off retail prices. Not a member yet? Join today!

Ask Alumni: Navigating Health Careers – Avoiding Analysis Paralysis | Feb. 25
Online
Feeling overwhelmed by the wide range of health career options? Join alumni professionals from fields like speech-language pathology, public health, sports tech and dietetics as they share their career paths and tips for making confident decisions.

Travel Talks: Travel to OSU’s Campus Arboretum with Dan Blanchard | Feb. 26
Online
Take a virtual tour of OSU’s 423-acre campus arboretum with Horticulture Instructor and Curator of Living Plant Collections Dan Blanchard, M.S. ’24, as he highlights some of OSU’s most iconic — and historically significant — plants and trees. 

Virtual Faculty Lecture with Rakesh Bobba | March 3
Online
Join the College of Engineering to learn how new approaches to “debloating” operating systems can shrink the attack surface and improve security. Rakesh Bobba shares recent advances in kernel debloating and the tools driving this research.

OSU Night at the Portland Trail Blazers | March 13
In person
Cheer on the Blazers with fellow Beavs at the Moda Center as they take on the Utah Jazz. Enjoy specially priced tickets and score an exclusive Trail Blazers x OSU sweatshirt with your OSU Night package.

Graduate Engineering Research Showcase | April 2
In person and online
Explore innovative research from master’s and Ph.D. students in the College of Engineering as they share live presentations on their work tackling major global challenges. Attend in person for a reception and networking or join the livestream to watch student talks.

The Rev | April 9
In person
Celebrate a new era of Oregon State Football! Connect with fellow Beavs, hear Head Coach JaMarcus Shephard’s vision for the program and get fired up for the season ahead.

Dam Proud Day | April 29
Online and in person
Celebrate OSU’s day of giving: Join as Beavers everywhere unite to support more than 100 programs, causes and student-led projects.

ADVOCATE FOR OREGON STATE

•    •    •    •    •

Make your voice heard for OSU priorities

Join fellow Beavers in advocating for funding and resources that help Oregon State students, communities and statewide programs thrive. The Beaver Caucus provides customizable letters to help you easily send a message to your legislators on the issues you care about.

Take action:

• Support Oregon students by urging legislators to protect the Oregon Opportunity Grant and prioritize higher education funding.
• Champion OSU-Cascades by advocating for $42 million in state support for the completion of the Student Health and Recreation Center.
• Strengthen OSU Statewides and Extension by encouraging legislators to continue funding already allocated for programs serving Oregon’s farms, forests, fisheries, youth and families.

Dam Good Connections: On the road again

Thank you to all the Beavs who helped kick off the 2026 Dam Good Connections tour with an unforgettable night in the San Francisco Bay Area on Feb. 21. The season is officially rolling, and each upcoming stop brings a chance to tap into your local network while quenching your curiosity about the incredible work happening across OSU.

Join us in a city near you:

» April 18: Sacramento | Resilient Research in Wine: Tackling Smoke Taint with Science
» May 8: Seattle | Pints & Peaks – What’s Brewing Beneath the Pacific Northwest?
» May 16: Bend | Nature and Beauty in Oregon’s Backyard

BEAVERS DOING THE UNBELIEVABLE

•    •    •    •    •

» Undergraduate oceanography student Maya Moran spent a month aboard an Arctic research vessel collecting sediment data, an extraordinary field experience that’s now fueling her honors thesis. “Research days at sea are pretty valuable for an undergrad, and it's so rare.”

» At the Gary R. Carlson, MD, College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Andrea Erickson brings rare expertise as one of fewer than 100 surgical oncology fellows worldwide and is advancing life-extending cancer care for pets.

» Psychology doctoral student Ruth Brombach is uncovering how social media and the “fear of missing out” disrupt young adults’ sleep, offering new insight into how digital habits shape mental and physical wellbeing.

» From first-gen student to Global Brand President and CEO of Athleta, Maggie Gauger, ’97, credits OSU with helping her develop the grit, independence and accountability that propelled her to the top of a global women’s performance apparel brand.

Beaver-powered tax help

Have you heard of Oregon State’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program? VITA volunteers — many of them OSU students gaining real-world experience and training — provide free tax help for individuals and families with qualifying incomes, including students new to filing, community members facing accessibility or language barriers and people age 60 and over. Appointments are available in Corvallis, Bend and Eugene.

FUN FOR MINI-BEAVS

•    •    •    •    •

Tumblin’ time

Give your kids a summer adventure in the same practice space where Oregon State’s elite gymnasts train and inspire. Registration is open now for four OSU Gymnastics summer camp sessions, open to participants age 7 and above — from beginners to advanced athletes ready to strengthen their techniques.

You want great coverage at a great price. Farmers Insurance® has teamed up with the OSU community to share just that - coverage options that you can customize and lots of ways to save with discounts and Policy Perks^SM. Farmers offers a broad range of product offerings including Home, Auto, Business, Life and Recreational insurance.