Monday Message

Shaurya Gaur, an Honors College student graduating in June from Oregon State University with his bachelor’s degree in computer science, discovered his passions for technology and social policy early in life. “My dad worked in tech, so I’ve always been around it,” Gaur said. “In high school, I took programming, engineering, and 3D modeling courses and […]

HCSA Events NEW! HCSA Spring Term Study BreakTake a break from midterm studying and join HCSA for our Spring Study Break! Brighten up your day and enjoy Crumbl cookies and paper flower bouquet making. Join us in the SLUG on Monday, May 15th, from 2-4 p.m. WEEKLY! HCSA MeetingsMeet other students, volunteer, practice leadership, plan events or get involved with […]

The Honors College is pleased to announce Lindsay Beaman as the 2023 recipient of the Joe Hendricks Scholarship for Academic Excellence. Shaurya Gaur, Bridget Price, Matthew Raffel, Anda Gherghe and Clare Jayawickrama have been named runners up. The award was established by alumni and friends in honor of Joe Hendricks, the founding dean of the […]

HCSA Events THIS WEEK! HCSA Discussion about Equity in the Field of Computer ScienceJoin the Honors College Student Association for an engaging discussion-style event about the challenges of equity in the evolving field of computer science. We will delve into various topics such as the potential risks of machine learning to encode harmful stereotypes, unequal representation […]

A recent graduate is a star example of why it’s important to make honors degrees available to online learners — and how Oregon State is leading the way This post was originally published on Oregon State Ecampus News By Elena Moffit In the winter of 2023, Jose Torres became the first Oregon State University student […]

HCSA Events NEW! HCSA Dice and DessertsCome join HCSA on Tuesday May 9, at 6:30 p.m. in the West Hall Lounge for a fun night of playing board game and eating desserts. There will be a variety of board games, scrumptious desserts, and friendly competition to enjoy! Bring a friend (or two or three) and if you would like, you can bring your […]

When you walk by Dennis Adams’s classroom, it looks more like a group of friends hanging out, playing board games and getting a bit too competitive than a college class. It’s no surprise that the course, History of Commerce Through Board Games, has become one of the most popular Honors College colloquia. Adams, an instructor […]

HCSA Events NEW! HCSA Discussion about Equity in the Field of Computer ScienceJoin the Honors College Student Association for an engaging discussion-style event about the challenges of equity in the evolving field of computer science. We will delve into various topics such as the potential risks of machine learning to encode harmful stereotypes, unequal representation in […]

Honors College alum Julia Kim, ‘20, has made the most of her time since graduation. From working for Americorps to attending Harvard University to traveling to South Korea on a Fulbright Scholarship, she has achieved a great deal in the three years since graduation. Born and raised in Portland, Julia came to Oregon State University […]

Oregon State University honors program graduate – and the Honors College’s 2023 OSU Alumni Association Alumni Fellow – Judge Mary Deits Rousseau, ’71, has lived a life committed to public service. She is a trailblazer for women in law and a dedicated advocate for equality in the judicial system. Rousseau credits her time at Oregon […]