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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 [...]

Our Impact in Portland

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

Through research and partnerships throughout the greater Portland metropolitan area, Oregon State University faculty and staff are working to improve the economic health and preserve the quality of life of the region and the state. Strategic partnerships with the Oregon Humane Society, government agencies, Oregon Health and Science University and other institutions of higher education provide [...]

Green. Been There. Doing That.

Sunday, August 28th, 2011

At OSU, sustainability is nothing new. For decades we’ve been leading the way in innovation and stewardship. We’re celebrating all of those who make a difference, from leading research, informing policy and creating a student community committed to a healthy planet. At OSU, this spirit is who we are. It’s who we’ve always been. If [...]

The Campaign for OSU supports sustainability innovation

Thursday, May 19th, 2011

This April and May, the university’s #OSUHealthyPlanet initiative celebrated Oregon State leadership in sustainability innovation and stewardship. Among many other examples, OSU researchers are developing building materials that incorporate recycled materials.

A sustainable degree, from a distance

Wednesday, April 27th, 2011

Tommy Sheridan at times lives in a glorified tree house, and a houseboat on a remote Alaskan fjord. By day he dodges bears instead of traffic on campus. By night he watches the beautiful Northern Lights instead of a movie at the local Corvallis theater. He’s not your typical Oregon State University student.

Innovative Materials

Wednesday, April 27th, 2011

At OSU, sustainability isn’t just part of our way of life and how we operate our campus, its built into our curricula as well. In this clip, Jason Ideker from the School of Civil and Construction Engineering talks about his research in innovative materials and also his Green Building Materials Class, one of the only [...]

Oregon State among “Green Colleges” listed by Princeton Review

Friday, April 22nd, 2011

The Princeton Review’s annual Green Guide to Colleges has listed Oregon State University among universities nationwide that are demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.

Our Sustainable Campus

Thursday, April 21st, 2011

Sustainability is nothing new at Oregon State. We’ve been doing it for years. And we still are. We were one of the first universities in the country to begin exploring the potential of wind energy in the 1970s. Oregon’s 1971 Bottle Bill, the first of its kind in the U.S., is widely considered the start [...]