This Saturday, May 18th, marks the annual OSU Community Day of Service, where Beavers across the nation will show their Beaver Nation spirit and volunteer in their communities. Brian Collins, a volunteer in Washington, D.C. said: In addition to helping with many important community needs, Day of Service is a chance for Beav

Hey future Beavers, We are excited that you are going to be joining Beaver Nation this fall. There are a few more steps needed to be ready for the fall. 1.  Sign up for START session (Fall Term Only) Summer Advising and Registration Program 2.  Apply for on-campus housing 3.  Room Selection May 28th – [...]

The Plant Breeding and Genetics degree option has been approved, so undergraduates can now elect to focus their degree on plant breeding and genetic analysis, through either a B.S. in Horticulture or a B.S. in Crop and Soil Science. Through the Plant Breeding and Genetics degree option, students gain practical experience

  Oregon State’s very own, Ariko Iso, Head Athletic Football Trainer was in Eastern Oregon for the annual Japanese American Citizen League (JACL) celebration honoring 10 local high school seniors.  The event was held at the Four Rivers Cultural Center in the heart of beautiful Ontario on May 1st.  The Argus Observe

  The Rainbow Continuum is thrilled to present the Next Generation theme for Pride Week 2013.  The Rainbow Continuum has scheduled numerous diverse events launching this coming Sunday May 5th through Friday May 10th.  Some of this week’s events include an opening BBQ, notable keynote speaker, game night, a camp out

Still deciding where to live next year? Given the growing need for more affordable on-campus housing, UHDS has increased the popular triple room options for the 2013-14 academic year. More triple rooms will be available in Buxton, Cauthorn, Hawley, Poling, Sackett, Wilson (4th floor) and Weatherford halls, as well as triple

This is a great video and article on the creation and history of Benny the Beaver and the legacy that Ken Austin has left here at OSU.  Austin still continues to be a great supporter of Beaver Nation and his recent $10 million donation is going towards the new business building appropriately named Austin Hall. [...]

Oregon State University’s Hui O Hawaii hosted their 58th annual Luau on Saturday, April 27th at Gill Coliseum to an enthusiastic crowd. Onlookers had a chance to watch performances by the group Spawnbreezie and observe 16 cultural dances which included an amazing fire dance routine. Each participant enjoyed a feast pr

Today OSU is holding a Repair Fair from 6-8pm on 644 SW 13th Street in Corvallis.  This event is organized by the student group Waste Watchers. Don’t worry if you cannot catch today’s repair fair, they occur twice per term.   This is a great opportunity to help get something that is broken around your [...]

Hey Beavers! I hope all of you are excited to officially join Beaver Nation this fall. Before you can, there are a few things that you need to do! 1) Pay your Advanced Tuition Deposit- http://oregonstate.edu/admissions/advance-tuition-deposit Its a $200 deposit, and is your intent to enroll at OSU. It also allows you to re

Oregon State University student, Elizabeth Gonzales, is one of only 30 students nationwide – and the only Oregon student – to be selected to participate in the inaugural GEAR UP Alumni Leadership Academy in Washington, DC this Summer! Elizabeth Gonzales graduated from Madras High School (OR) in 2010 and is curre

May 3rd, 4th and 5th mark this year’s annual Moms and Family Weekend at Oregon State University! This is a great opportunity for moms and family of any kind to join their students in participating in a fun-filled weekend of events and activities on campus including access to the Dixon Recreation Center, attending the

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State University received 98 points out of a possible 99 as a ‘green’ school in the latest edition of “The Princeton Review’s Guide to 322 Green Colleges: 2013 Edition.” The schools are chosen based on a 50-question survey conducted at hundreds of four-year colleges. The Princeton Review

Are you an admitted student and thinking about attending Oregon State in the Fall? If yes, applying for housing should be on your list of things to do! Once a student has been admitted they can begin the process of applying for housing here: http://oregonstate.edu/uhds/apply-now . Applying not only reserves your spot to

Go Beavers! Spring practice is well under way and as the team gears up for the new season they will hold a special Spring Game on April 26th at Reser Stadium. Fans can watch the game at 7:00pm PST on the Pac-12 Network or join us in Corvallis to cheer on their favorite team in [...]

After placing third at the FLW College Fishing Western Conference tournament, Zach MacDonald and Ryan Sparks will join 24 other teams to compete for the national champion title. The 3-day televised event, will take place on April 19-21 in Rogers, Arkansas. The Beaver fishing duo should feel right at home for the tourna

Former OSU basketball star, Gary Payton, is among seven elected players to the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame.  During his time at Oregon State Payton was nicknamed “The Glove” for his skills as a defensive player. In 1990 Payton was the No. 2 pick in the Draft.  He averaged 16.3 points, 6.9 assists and 4.0 [.

This past summer we had a group of engineering students travel to Kenya to help develop a safe way to get water to the village of Lela. The story of their journey will be told in Kel Wer (“to bring song” in the native Dholuo language), a documentary that will debut at OMSI in a [...]

OSU will be hosting the Si Se Puede event at McKay High School on April 8th, 5:30-8:00pm!  This event is a great opportunity for Latino students and their families to meet OSU faculty, staff and students to help in planning and preparing for college. The program will be primarily in Spanish withe English translation availa

With the passage of HB 2787, the Office of Admissions is prepared to assist and process students that believe they qualify for in-state tuition under this bill.  We encourage interested students, parents and high school counselors to visit http://oregonstate.edu/admissions/tuition-equity to learn more about what steps they

Willard Bay, north of Salt Lake City, Utah, was saved from a Chevron fuel spill by none other than a beaver dam! Two beavers were pulled from the area and are credited for keeping the oil spill from spreading into a nearby reservoir. The American beavers are receiving medical care at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center [...]

The 2013 Oregon State University Commencement speaker has been announced! It is with great honor that we welcome Brigadier Gen. Julie A. Bentz as our commencement speaker on Saturday, June 15th. Bentz, director of strategic capabilities policy on the National Security Council, is a 1986 graduate of Oregon State University,

Go Beaver Athletics! Oregon State athletics has been pretty busy this spring.  The wrestling team just finished their season over the weekend at the NCAA Championships in Iowa.  The Beavers brought back three All-Americans; Taylor Meeks (4th), Scott Sakaguchi (5th), and RJ Pena (5th).  All three return next year.  The t

Oregon State University at PNACAC College Fairs Want to learn more about Oregon State University but you don’t have the time to visit Corvallis?  Well you don’t have to worry because the PNACAC College Fairs are for you.  Oregon State University will be in Boise, Seattle, and Portland this spring for your convenience.

Thursday, the Oregon Senate voted to pass HB 2787 (known as the Tuition Equity bill). In anticipation of the eventual passage of Oregon House Bill 2787, we have been meeting to iron out the processing implications of this new and exciting legislation. As soon as Governor Kitzhaber signs the bill into law (which is expected)

Spring is here! For seniors in high school, it is that time of year where graduation is just around the corner and making a college decision is even closer. Now is also the time for juniors and sophomores to begin their college search. While Oregon State University has many events happening on campus for students [...]

Food Science and Technology, a major located in OSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences, is leading the way in research that is both planet friendly and appeals to our taste buds! Recently, an article was published by the Wine Spectator showcasing Oregon State’s efforts to recycle pomace; or what is leftover aft

Want to learn more about Oregon State University but you don’t have the time to visit Corvallis.  Well you don’t have to worry because the PNACAC College Fairs are for you.  Oregon State University will be in Boise, Seattle, and Portland this spring for your convenience.  This is a great opportunity for you seniors t

The Gazette-Times recently reported  incredible news on Oregon State’s already strong sports medicine presence with majors in Athletic Training and Exercise Sports Science.  Here’s the full article.  Oregon State University and Samaritan Health Services have entered into an agreement to develop a sports medicine faci

Whether you are just starting your college search or are already admitted to OSU, our open house programs can accommodate your needs. We have several full-day programs during the year to provide you an in-depth look at OSU. OSU Spring Visits are a great opportunity to learn the basics about Oregon State University. You’l