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Black Holes Devour Light — Except When They Create it, Finds Physics Undergrad

This article was originally published by IMPACT Magazine. By Elana Roldan To picture a black hole is to picture violence: Stars are mangled, planets are ground to dust, and time itself is wrung out and slowed by these super-sized whirlpools of gravity. They are immense, indiscriminate and the ultimate destroyers of the universe. Then they merge. […]

Class of 2024 Graduate Feature — Gabriel Keali’i Jones 

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 […]

Four OSU Honors Students Offered a Scholarship for 2024-2025 Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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 […]

Innovative Chemistry Lab Sparks Student Engagement

This article was originally published by IMPACT Magazine. By Hannah Ashton After a while, laboratory courses can feel repetitive. “You do this, it makes this thing, and now you know how to make it,” said Emily Frechette, an undergraduate Honors College student studying chemistry. However, one course stands out for its creative new approach to the age-old question, […]

Monday Message Finals Week

HCSA Events WEEKLY! Honors College Student Association (HCSA) Club MeetingsCome meet other students, volunteer, practice leadership, plan events or get involved with the Honors College this fall! The Honors College Student Association holds general meetings every Monday from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. in LInC 345. Come learn more about HCSA! All HC students are welcome to join. HC Announcements and Events THIS WEEK! Honors College Graduation CelebrationHC Graduates from […]

Class of 2024 Graduate Feature — Grace Knutsen

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 […]

Monday Message Week 10

HCSA Events TODAY & WEEKLY! Honors College Student Association (HCSA) Club MeetingsCome meet other students, volunteer, practice leadership, plan events or get involved with the Honors College this fall! The Honors College Student Association holds general meetings every Monday from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. in LInC 345. Come learn more about HCSA! All HC students are welcome to join. HC Announcements and Events Course Highlight: FES 485H and Summer […]

Kaitlyn Kim named 2024 Hendricks Scholar 

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 […]

Monday Message Week 9

HCSA Events NEW THIS WEEK! Capture the Flag Event with the HCSA!Want an escape from studying for finals? Come join the HCSA for a Capture The Flag event on Saturday, June 1st from 2-4 p.m. at the Student Legacy Park! There will be Capri Suns and other snacks! TODAY & WEEKLY! Honors College Student Association (HCSA) Club […]