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New fish discovered in Amazon basin named after Oregon State researcher

Fish named Leporinus sidlauskasi, in honor of Brian Sidlauskas CORVALLIS, Ore. – A new species of fish discovered in the Amazon basin in Brazil by two Brazilian researchers has been named Leporinus...

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New analysis reveals challenges for drought management in Oregon’s Willamette...

In Oregon’s Willamette River Basin, managing water scarcity would be more effective if conservation measures were introduced in advance and upstream from the locations where droughts are likely to...

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Oregon State names vice provost for information and technology

Andrea Ballinger, an information technology executive with more than 20 years of experience working in higher education, has been named vice provost for information and technology at Oregon State...

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OSU to celebrate veterinary facility expansion with tours, ribbon-cutting

The Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine at Oregon State University will host a grand opening and ribbon “chewing” ceremony Monday, Sept. 23, to celebrate the expansion of the veterinary teaching...

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Oregon State University Foundation leader to retire, replacement named

Oregon State University Foundation President and CEO Mike Goodwin will retire Jan. 3, 2020. Shawn Scoville, executive vice president of the OSU Foundation, will succeed him. Over the last decade and a...

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OSU Presidential Search Continues

Oregon State University’s 15-member presidential search committee continues to evaluate candidates for the position of university president using the Presidential Leadership Profile approved by the...

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OSU presidential search process continues

Oregon State University continues its national search for a president to succeed Ed Ray, who will step down as president on June 30, 2020, after leading the university for 17 years. CORVALLIS, Ore. –...

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Oregon State named top school for veterans in the Pacific Northwest

Oregon State University has been named the best college or university for veterans in the Pacific Northwest CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State University has been named the best college or university for...

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OSU ROTC wins challenge competition

OSU Army ROTC took first place in the annual Task Force West Ranger Challenge Competition CORVALLIS, Ore. – The Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) at Oregon State University took first place...

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OSU presidential search process concludes

Oregon State University’s Board of Trustees will hold a special board meeting to consider the appointment and employment agreement of Oregon State University’s next president for a term starting on...

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Broad support needed to maximize impact of cars designed for kids with...

For the first month and a half after receiving a modified toy car designed for children with disabilities, the kids and their families seemed motivated to use driving as a means of exploration and...

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Recent health reforms in Oregon reduce infant deaths and improve access to...

Oregon’s unique health care delivery system for low-income patients is resulting in fewer infant deaths, according to a recent study by Oregon State University researchers. CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon’s...

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Oregon State University names two distinguished professors

Oregon State University has named Yuji Hiratsuka and David Williams as its 2020 Distinguished Professor recipients, the highest academic honor the university can bestow on a faculty member. CORVALLIS,...

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Parents modeling physical activity help kids with developmental disabilities...

It’s a self-perpetuating cycle: Kids with developmental disabilities face challenges in building motor skills, which makes them less able to participate in routine physical activity, which gives them...

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Oregon State collects nearly 200,000 pairs of gloves, other medical supplies...

Oregon State University faculty and employees collected more than 12 pallets of personal protective equipment, including nearly 200,000 pairs of gloves and more than 8,000 face masks, and is providing...

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Resources for parents during COVID-19 quarantine

Shauna Tominey, an assistant professor of practice at Oregon State University’s College of Public Health and Human Sciences, has compiled an extensive list of resources and tips for parents at home...

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OSU parenting experts offer advice for families under quarantine

When schools started closing their doors to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, parents nationwide suddenly found themselves trying to home-school their children, work from home, and keep everyone...

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Oregon State University project to determine COVID-19 prevalence in Corvallis

Oregon State University scientists will embark on a groundbreaking project in the coming days as they start testing in the greater Corvallis community to determine the prevalence of the virus that...

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Oregon State’s annual day of service goes digital

The Oregon State University Alumni Association is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic by launching a worldwide two-week virtual gathering of volunteers called OSU Digital Days of Service. CORVALLIS,...

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Oregon State COVID-19 testing workers motivated by potential widespread...

Traditional health workers and OSU students inspired to help with TRACE study CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oralia Mendez, a community health worker at Oregon State University, is among nearly 100 community...

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