Oregon State University enrollment reaches record for 28th consecutive year, nearing 38,000
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Enrollment at Oregon State University has reached a record for the 28th consecutive year, nearing 38,000 students this fall.
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OSU Oregon Coastal Futures Project recognized with national engagement award
CORVALLIS, Ore. — A transdisciplinary team of Oregon State University researchers, Extension specialists and students dedicated to helping coastal communities adapt to natural hazards has been recognized as one of four regional winners of the Outreach Scholarship W.K. Kellogg Foundation Engagement Award.
Oregon State names new finance and administration leader
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Carla Ho’a, an established leader with more than three decades of experience in higher education finance, has been named the next vice president for finance and administration at Oregon State University.
Ho’a will begin her new role Sept. 3.
“Carla Ho’a brings a broad range of leadership experience and financial acumen to this critical role and we are delighted to welcome her to OSU,” said President Jayathi Murthy.
Pacific Northwest semiconductor and mass timber industries each receive $500,000 awards from White House
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State University-led efforts focused on microfluidic technology for semiconductors and mass timber design and manufacturing each have received $500,000 awards from the White House.
In Oct. 2023, the White House, through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration, announced the designation of 31 Tech Hubs, including the two led by Oregon State.
Ballance nominated to chair Marine Mammal Commission by President Biden
Nomination must first be confirmed by Senate
New dean of CLA named
Phillip Williams will begin his new role Sept. 16
Construction now underway on housing project to serve OSU’s Hatfield Marine Science Center
NEWPORT, Ore. – Construction is now underway on a 77-unit housing project to support students, staff, visiting scientists and others working and learning at Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport.
“We are excited to see this important project get underway,” said Bob Cowen, the center’s director and associate vice president for marine research and operations. “Housing is critical to the future of Hatfield Marine Science Center and its ability to support coastal and marine research and education opportunities.”
Executive, Audit and Governance Committee of the OSU Board of Trustees to meet June 21
CORVALLIS, Ore. – The Executive, Audit and Governance Committee of the Oregon State University Board of Trustees will meet from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. June 21 to consider potential candidates to recommend for anticipated at-large vacancies on the board.
The recommendations will be forwarded to Gov. Tina Kotek for consideration.
A record more than 7,600 students to graduate from Oregon State University on June 15
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State University will graduate a record 7,648 students during its university-wide commencement ceremony at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 15, at Reser Stadium.