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Impact 2012

Thursday, January 19th, 2012

Impact. It’s a word we use regularly to describe the work that goes on at Oregon State University. Our impact is specific and measurable. It is wide-ranging as well as personal. And it is deeply ingrained into our culture. For more than 140 years, we have made a positive and significant difference across this [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Rally in the Square 2011

Tuesday, July 19th, 2011

Join Beaver Nation as we kick off the football season and a new school year when OSU comes to Portland. We invite you to join the rally September 16th from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Pioneer Square. Groups from all over the university will be there to show off some of the exciting projects students are working on.

OSU’s fashion program one of the country’s best

Thursday, July 14th, 2011

Students and professors in our Department of Design and Human Environment program were proud when they found out that the influential blog and website Fashionista named our program one of the 20 best in the country.

The Orange Tour Schedule

Tuesday, June 7th, 2011

In the early summer of 2011 Oregon State University is going to hit the road. As a part of the OSU Extension Centennial celebration we will be traveling all over the state. Starting June 22nd, we will visit all 36 counties handing out an award to one business that really embodies what it means to [...]

Urban visionaries

Wednesday, December 1st, 2010

John and Scott Fregonese are visionaries. They look at a cityscape and imagine the possibilities. The father-son duo of the Portland-based Fregonese Associates urban and regional planning have carved a niche for themselves by creating innovative software that helps planners visualize potential changes to communities. They also ensure that the members of those communities have [...]

Portland Pub Gives Back

Monday, October 4th, 2010

For more than three decades, Paddy’s Bar and Grill at 65 S.W. Yamhill has been a Portland institution, serving up traditional Irish fare and atmosphere, and garnering a reputation for its wide range of whiskeys – a whole wall full, in fact. Now Oregon State University is honoring Paddy’s owner with the “Orange Spotlight” award, [...]

Portland is Powered by Orange

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

Water — Food — Energy — necessary ingredients for a great city. And Oregon State University is working throughout Portland to make a positive difference in all three. Through research and partnerships with people and organizations, we are improving water quality, encouraging locally sourced food and taking sustainable living from idea to reality. Our faculty, [...]