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By the Numbers

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

When we use the word “impact,” we like to show people what we mean, not just tell them. So we decided the best way to do that was to provide a picture of our impact on the state of Oregon – from the research we do and the economic footprint our university has on Corvallis [...]

Enriching the Workforce

Sunday, January 15th, 2012

Oregon State University’s 160,000 alumni have made and continue to make significant contributions across Oregon, the nation and the world. For many, Oregon State’s most prominent graduate is Linus Pauling, a world-acclaimed scientist and peace activist and the only recipient of two unshared Nobel Prizes — for chemistry in 1954 and peace in 1962. His [...]

Supporting Oregon’s Economy

Saturday, January 14th, 2012

Serving Oregon’s 36 counties Since 1911, the OSU Extension Service has been providing research-based educational programs across the state. A total of more than 200 Extension faculty are located on the Corvallis campus and in each of Oregon’s 36 counties. Programs focused on agriculture, family and community health, forestry, 4-H youth development and marine resources help [...]

Oregon’s Preeminent Public Research University

Friday, January 13th, 2012

Oregon State University continues to conduct more research than all other Oregon University System campuses combined. In 2011, Oregon State brought in $261.7 million in research funding — just below the record amount awarded in 2010, when research activity across the U.S. was greatly enhanced by federal economic recovery appropriations. Analysts say every dollar of [...]

The Next Steps

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

Oregon’s Commitment for a Better Future As Oregon’s land grant university, Oregon State is helping achieve a better future by serving as an engaged partner and investor in initiatives that make prosperity possible throughout the state. Directed by the university’s strategic plan, Oregon State is committed to strengthening the economy; improving public health and quality of [...]

Vital Signs

Thursday, December 22nd, 2011

Seeing the crush of people jockeying for an open seat at the big white tent might make you wonder what kind of celebrity was in attendance. But instead, these visitors to the Corvallis Farmer’s Market were getting a gift: information that could improve their health, or even save their life. Armed with blood-pressure cuffs, sterile [...]

In Memory of Fred Thompson

Thursday, December 8th, 2011

Oregon State University student-athlete Fred Thompson, a freshman on the OSU football team, died early Wednesday evening in Corvallis. According to OSU officials, Thompson was playing basketball at Dixon Recreation Center on the OSU campus when he collapsed. He was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis where he was pronounced dead. Thompson was a [...]

Bridging the Gap

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

When freshman Maria Ramirez decided she wanted to study industrial engineering, she knew it would mean attending one of the large universities that offered the program. Coming from Portland’s Valley Catholic High School — a school of only 375 students — Ramirez says she was intimidated by the thought of trying to find a community [...]

Vital contributions

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011

When Angelica Grizzle started college, her idea of research was scientists in lab coats looking into microscopes. When she found out that there were opportunities for undergraduate students to work with young kids on school readiness research, she jumped at the opportunity. Grizzle says the research seed was planted during her first year at Oregon [...]

Accessing Success

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011

Kathy Prose notices things about her surroundings now that she never used to. Whether she is at the supermarket or on campus between classes, Prose finds herself asking a new question about the buildings and walkways she sees: Are these accessible for everyone? Working at Oregon State University’s Disability Access Services is what made Prose [...]