Oregon State named “Tree Campus USA” (KEZI) The trees on Oregon State University’s campus have also been soaking up the rain and even a little snow Thursday morning. While Eugene was named Tree City USA, Oregon State University is getting recognition too. Pursuing justice for all (Gazette-Times) Roni Sue has her dream job. Although her [...]

Climate roundup (NPR) New research from Oregon State University finds that Swiss needle cast is affecting not just young plantations of Douglas fir, but older trees that grow naturally. Shortage of vets for big animals could effect food supply (KDRV) Dr. Cyril R. Clarke, Dean of the Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine, says [...]

OSU showcases sexual assault awareness (Gazette-Times) For Carrie Giese, preventing sexual assault is a full-time job. But every April, Oregon State University participates in Sexual Assault Awareness Month to help her inform the public of the ongoing effort to keep the campus safe. Reviving the romance of rural practice (JAVMA news) Dr. Aurora Villarroel, assistant [...]

Be prepared (KMTR) OSU’s Scott Ashford and Anne Trehu discuss potential earthquakes in the Northwest. Douglas-fir disease spreading along Oregon and Washington coasts (Oregonian) A fungal disease attacking Douglas-fir trees along the Pacific Northwest coast is intensifying and may be linked to a warmer climate and extensive planting of Douglas-fir on logged tracts, new Oregon [...]

Oregon higher ed officials weigh in on how to deal with grant shortage (Oregonian) Kate Peterson of Oregon State University, a member of the steering committee, said the state grant needs to be portable, moving with students who transfer among colleges. Grants also should be large enough to be meaningful, she said. OSU-led team frees [...]