Oregon State University

Universities Say Research Funding Cuts May Bring Job Cuts

Tom Banse — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 01:07:03 +0000

The Northwest's public universities pull in massive amounts of federal research dollars. It totaled $1 billion last year at the University of Washington. Oregon State University won close to $200 million in federal research funds. The University of Idaho is counting on $100 million this year.

Have A Game Plan For Game Day

Rachael McDonald — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:00:42 +0000

Saturday the Oregon State Beavers take on the Washington State Cougars at home in Corvallis. Then a couple hours later, the Oregon Ducks play the University of Washington Huskies in Eugene. The two games will bring a lot of traffic. Officials are urging fans to have a game plan.

Will Your 4-Year-Old Graduate College? OSU Study Offers A Clue

Rob Manning — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 01:01:02 +0000

One of the key indicators of whether a student will go on to finish college shows up before the child even starts kindergarten. That’s the conclusion of new research from Oregon State University.

Tsunami Dock Species Under The Microscope

Bonnie Stewart — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 01:15:39 +0000

The Japanese dock that washed ashore in Oregon carried more than a few invasive species. Scientists have found enough living cargo to keep them busy for decades.

First Lady Will Deliver OSU Commencement Address

Rachael McDonald — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 23:27:52 +0000

First Lady Michelle Obama will speak at Oregon State University's commencement ceremony in June.

Salmon Migration Study Back On Track

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 07:00:00 +0000

Scientists hope to gain new information about salmon migration patterns now that an in-depth study is back on track. Researchers at Oregon State University had to put their efforts on hold for the past two years. That's because most salmon fishing was restricted along the west coast. The goal of the research is to more accurately pinpoint where salmon from specific rivers spend their time in the ocean. OSU marine researcher Gil Sylvia says that could eventually mean fewer wide scale shutdowns of the salmon industry to protect endangered fish.