News Archive
Oregon State University enrollment largest in Oregon, continues to grow
Oregon State is the largest university in Oregon for the 12th straight year with 38,460 students, according to preliminary enrollment figures released today. The current total OSU enrollment represents a slight increase over last year, for a 29th consecutive year of record numbers.Oct. 14, 2025
Oregon State Board of Trustees to meet Oct. 22 and 23
The Oregon State University Board of Trustees will meet Oct. 22 and 23 and consider the annual assessment of the president and amendments to the OSU investment policy.Oct. 13, 2025
Smartphone-powered AI predicts avocado ripeness
Researchers have developed a smartphone-based artificial intelligence system that accurately predicts the ripeness and internal quality of avocados.Oct. 12, 2025
Oregon State University’s Board of Trustees will hold a special virtual meeting of its Executive, Audit and Governance Committee at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 10 on Zoom to consider the appointment of the university’s next chief executive of audit, risk and compliance.Oct. 8, 2025
Oregon State University research enterprise tops $400M for second straight year
Oregon State University eclipsed the $400 million mark in research expenditures for the second consecutive year in fiscal year 2025 while advancing knowledge in areas ranging from energy solutions and precision medicine to environmental resilience, critical minerals, robotics and artificial intelligence.Oct. 8, 2025
Twin threat: Cascadia and San Andreas faults may be seismically linked
Two fault systems on North America’s West Coast – the Cascadia subduction zone and the San Andreas fault – may be synchronized, with earthquakes on one fault potentially triggering seismic events on the other, a new study found.Oct. 6, 2025
Some carbon projects are actually harmful to climate; study shows how to avoid that
An analysis of forest-based projects funded through the sale of carbon credits shows that 10% of them may have a net warming effect on the climate because of the way they alter the Earth’s albedo, or how much sunlight is reflected back into space.Oct. 6, 2025
Loneliness in U.S. adults linked with amount, frequency of social media use
TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and similar platforms are apparently no antidote for the global loneliness epidemic.Oct. 1, 2025
Peptide study paves path toward new weapon against antibiotic-resistant bacteria
New research into antimicrobial peptides, small chains of amino acids able to damage bacterial cells, shows why some peptides are more effective at doing that and also why some cells are more vulnerable.Sept. 29, 2025
OSU leading effort aimed at radiation-resilient electronics
Oregon State University has been selected to lead a national research center focused on making electronics more resilient to radiation.Sept. 19, 2025
Analysis of ‘magic mushroom’ edibles finds no psilocybin but many undisclosed active ingredients
“Magic mushroom” edibles sold at smoke shops and convenience stores are likely to contain no psilocybin but instead a range of undisclosed active ingredients, a study led by an Oregon State University College of Pharmacy scientist shows.Sept. 11, 2025
Targeted snow monitoring at hotspots outperforms basin-wide surveys in predicting water supply
Measuring mountain snowpack at strategically selected hotspots consistently outperforms broader basin-wide mapping in predicting water supply in the western United States, a new study found.Sept. 8, 2025
New lemur species still arising after 53.2 million years of evolution, research suggests
The explosion of new lemur species that began when the first of those animals arrived on Madagascar more than 50 million years ago has not died down.Sept. 3, 2025
Researchers take key step toward greener lighting and display technologies
Scientists at Oregon State University have taken a big step toward lighting and display technologies that are more energy efficient and better for the planet.Sept. 2, 2025
Oregon State recognized with national engagement award for efforts to reduce whale entanglement
This is the second consecutive year OSU has received a Kellogg regional award and the third time in the university’s history.Aug. 26, 2025
Researchers are teaching robots to walk on Mars from the sand of New Mexico
Researchers are closer to equipping a dog-like robot to conduct science on the surface of Mars after five days of experiments this month at White Sands National Park in New Mexico.Aug. 20, 2025
Child care supply continues to improve in many Oregon counties, report finds
Child care, particularly for children of preschool age, is becoming more available to Oregon families in many parts of the state, a new report by Oregon State University researchers has found.Aug. 5, 2025
Study documents unhealthy noise in Portland, provides research framework for other cities
A groundbreaking study led by Oregon State University scientists shows that multiple Portland neighborhoods have levels of noise that are likely unhealthy.July 23, 2025
Yellowstone aspen showing signs of recovery following 1995 reintroduction of wolves to park
Yellowstone National Park is celebrating an ecological milestone along with a key anniversary this summer, Oregon State University researchers report.July 22, 2025
Pigment researchers create vivid yellows, oranges, reds that are durable, non-toxic
Oregon State University pigment researchers are using a rare mineral discovered in Norway more than a century ago as a road map for creating new yellows, oranges and reds that are vibrant, durable, non-toxic and inexpensive.July 16, 2025
Study suggests natural areas may acquire too little nitrogen to repair climate
A new study indicates that forests, prairies and other natural areas around the globe acquire less nitrogen than previously estimated.July 16, 2025
Jaguar population increases after wildfire and drought, indicating area’s role as climate refuge
Following a large-scale wildfire, more jaguars migrated to a study site in the Brazilian wetlands that already had the largest population density of jaguars in the world, a new study found.July 15, 2025
Oregon State University researchers make key advances in radiation detection
Researchers in the Oregon State University College of Engineering have developed new technology for uranium enrichment measurement.July 14, 2025
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.July 3, 2025
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.June 30, 2025
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.June 26, 2025
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.June 16, 2025