Much has been made about the increasing cost of higher education recently, and some have even questioned the value of getting a college degree. At Oregon State, we point to some very tangible things that show not only the value of a college degree, but specifically earning it at Oregon State: VALUE: The Fiske Guide [...]
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Why an Oregon State education is a smart investment
Thursday, October 4th, 2012Parents: this one is for you
Tuesday, September 18th, 2012It’s always great when others can see what you see. This article, written by a parent of a newly enrolled Beaver, says what we here get to see everyday. Thanks to Mark Derry, columnist at the Gilroy Dispatch (CA) for putting into words what he and his daughter are experiencing at Oregon State. Welcome to [...]
CONNECT Events for New Students
Wednesday, September 12th, 2012The Beaver Nation Migration has begun! Students will be moving in to the residence halls on Tuesday, September 18th or Wednesday, the 19th. Move-in day marks the beginning of CONNECT at Oregon State. New students, faculty, and staff will be participating in various events as part of CONNECT, which is held through the end [...]
Oregon State U now smoke-free campus
Tuesday, September 4th, 2012From oregonstate.edu/smokefree: On Sept. 1, 2012, Oregon State University joined hundreds of other U.S. colleges and universities that are already smoke or tobacco free. Having a smoke-free campus is consistent with OSU’s mission and initiatives to promote healthy living and a healthy planet. Second-hand smoke is an identified health hazard increasing the risk for cancer, [...]
Oregon State a Fiske ‘Best Buy’
Tuesday, August 28th, 2012We are happy to announce that Oregon State has been chosen as one of the Fiske Guide ‘Best Buy’ institutions! For 2013, Fiske Guide to Colleges has designated 41 such institutions—20 public and 21 private—as Best Buys. All of the Best Buy schools fall into the inexpensive or moderate price category, and most have four- [...]
OSU seeks to boost retention through First Year Experience program
Thursday, August 16th, 2012From OSU News: CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State University will revise its First Year Experience program for new students over the next several years in an effort to help students succeed academically and improve retention. A task force of OSU faculty, staff and students has been working on ways to help students thrive academically and [...]
Any summer plans? Come visit us!
Friday, July 6th, 2012I bet a lot of students are celebrating the ending of their school year by relaxing, working a summer job, hanging out with friends or just enjoying their free time. Some students are looking back at the completion of their sophomore or junior year and might not even be thinking about the next big step; [...]
Congratulations Grads!
Monday, June 11th, 2012As we enter finals week at Oregon State University, roughly 3,500 students are getting ready to receive their diplomas this Sunday, June 17th at Reser Stadium! This year marks OSU’s 143rd Annual Commencement, where we expect to see a record number of graduates and guests, rain or shine. Commencement will being at 3:30 pm as [...]
OSU in Washington DC
Wednesday, June 6th, 2012Summer Break is close by and many people are beginning to pack their summer vacation suitcases. If you are going to be traveling to our Nations Capital this summer or live near the area, OSU will be participating in the Smithsonian’s Folklife Festival June 27th-July 8th. This is a great opportunity to showcase some of [...]
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