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Class of 2024 graduate Gabriel Keali’i Jones is determined to make a positive impact on marine conservation. Gabe graduated with two honors degrees in ecological engineering and chemical oceanography. These fields have given him a deeper understanding of the environmental issues affecting coastal communities. “Growing up Native Hawai’ian, I have always felt drawn to restoring […]

The Fulbright Student Scholarship is an international academic exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government for students pursuing graduate study, conducting research or teaching English abroad. This year, four Honors College students from Oregon State have been offered Fulbright scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year: Emma Baughman of Portland, Mohnish Judge of Lake Oswego, Aubreyanna […]

Back when she was deciding where to attend college, class of 2024 graduate Grace Knutsen knew that she wanted to pursue an academically rigorous education while staying close to her roots. As an Oregonian, Grace chose Oregon State University and the Honors College, finding it an ideal place to explore her diverse academic interests and […]

The Honors College is pleased to announce that Kaitlyn Kim has been named the recipient of the 2024 Joe Hendricks Honors College Scholarship for Academic Excellence. Nyssa Engebo, Mohnish Judge, Anna Nielsen, Sophia Fischer, Colin Lindquist and Lindsay Beaman have been named runners-up for this prestigious annual award.  Established in honor of Joe Hendricks, the […]

The Honors College believes that individual and collective achievement go hand in hand. So too does Renata Hemstreet, a second-year honors bioengineering student whose exemplary teamwork and initiative in group learning has garnered recognition from peers and professors alike.  Looking for a smaller community within OSU, “especially one focused on academic excellence,” Renata joined the […]

Connecting research to real world problems is at the core of an Oregon State University Honors College education, and, through a partnership with the University of Michigan Medical School’s Clinical Outcomes Research and Reporting Programs (MCORRP), honors students have the opportunity to get firsthand experience in scholarly application during a transformative learning opportunity. Spearheaded by […]

The Oregon State University Honors College  inspires students to find and develop their passions, realize their unique potential and grow intellectually, and the Honors Impact Scholars Program is designed to make sure that this transformative opportunity is in reach of all eligible students. Created and recently endowed by Honors College Champions Patrick, ’74, and Vicki […]

Class of 2023 graduate Josh Kesling’s undergraduate experience was shaped by a passion for the environment, specifically marine ecosystems. With an H.B.S. in Natural Resources and specializations in marine and freshwater conservation, he is excited to continue exploring these environments and working to ensure a sustainable future. Josh chose to attend Oregon State University because […]

Class of 2023 graduate Jannah Moussaoui came to Oregon State University and the Honors College set on conducting research, and through her work in three different labs on campus, she has done just that. Jannah, a psychology major who was also recently named a recipient of the College of Liberal Arts Outstanding Senior Award, transferred […]

Back when she was deciding where to go to college, class of 2023 graduate Kayla Bird wanted two things: an academically challenging environment that fostered a sense of learning beyond a degree and to be part of a high achieving gymnastics program. Thanks to the Honors College, at Oregon State University she had access to […]