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Oregon State University Media Relations is a team of communications professionals whose responsibilities include working with the media, writing news releases and supporting faculty and staff who work with the media.
$3.5 billion in Oregon State economic impact builds regional economy
Oregon State University research is a significant contributor to the state’s economy, providing $797.5 million in value and 3,300 jobs annually, according to an economic impact report released today by the university.
News Releases
OSU Extension food safety and preservation helpline opens for the season
Starting July 7, the toll-free helpline, 800-354-7319, is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Oregon State Board of Trustees to meet July 8
The Oregon State University Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting virtually via Zoom July 8 to consider approving a 10-year business forecast, a new student living center and a bond issuance for the student living center on the Corvallis campus.
THC undetectable after withdrawal period in cows fed hemp byproduct
A new study examined feeding a hemp byproduct to cows and found that the trace amounts of psychoactive THC in hemp were undetectable in the milk and edible tissue of cows if they were weaned off the byproduct before milking or processing.
College of Forestry releases draft of McDonald-Dunn management plan
The College of Forestry is accepting public comment on a draft of its new management plan for the OSU-owned McDonald-Dunn Research Forest in the Coast Range foothills northwest of Corvallis.
Daily almond snack improves health of people with metabolic syndrome
A daily dose of almonds improved key health markers for people with metabolic syndrome in a study led by scientists at Oregon State University’s Linus Pauling Institute and the OSU College of Health.
Research shows outdoor recreation not a luxury but a public health necessity
New research strongly suggests policymakers should view outdoor recreation spaces not as luxuries but as essential public health infrastructure.
A record 8,000-plus students to graduate from Oregon State University on June 14
Oregon State University will graduate a record 8,011 students during its university-wide commencement ceremony Saturday, June 14, at Reser Stadium.
New genetic delivery system targets lungs to treat cancer, cystic fibrosis
Scientists have made a key breakthrough for treating respiratory diseases by developing a new drug delivery system that transports genetic therapies directly to the lungs.