‘Physical activity is critical to academic life and success’ (KVAL) OSU Professor Brad Cardinal is the co-director of the Sport and Exercise Psychology Program and is the lead author of the study. (see also Springfield News-Leader) OSU set to beef up student conduct office to deal with off-campus issues (Register Guard) Oregon State University is working on a [...]

OSU debuts Venture Accelerator, industry partner program (Portland Business Journal) Oregon State University introduced an ambitious initiative Wednesday that aims to create jobs, boost university spinouts, and better connect OSU researchers and faculty to industry. Colleges’ physical education requirements fade away (USA Today) “Students are really missing an opportunity to learn skills for a healthy [...]

First study of Oregon Hmong reveals surprising influences on cancer screenings (OregonLive) However, a new study by Oregon State University researchers examining attitudes regarding breast and cervical cancer screening among Oregon’s Hmong population shows a much more complicated picture. Plum Creek to fund water-quality research at Oregon State (Sustainable Business Oregon) Large forest land owner [...]

Mandatory Physical Education In Colleges And Universities Is At All-Time Low, Report Shows (Huffington Post) “There is a remarkable disconnect in that we fund research as a nation showing that physical activity is absolutely critical to academic and life success, but we aren’t applying that knowledge to our own students,” study researcher Brad Cardinal, of [...]

Donors pledge $2M for OSU-Cascades campus (OPB) Oregon State University announced today it’s received a $2 million commitment to fund the school’s academic programs in Central Oregon. The gift comes from two OSU Alumni, Carmen and Mike Cutting, as part of their estate plans. (See also KTVZ) Power poll: OSU’s Ed Ray top vote-getter (Corvallis [...]