Caitlin Reid – Honors College Class of 2020
Caitlin Reid arrived at Oregon State University knowing she wanted to do something in science. She’s leaving with a job in hand at one of the most prominent biotech companies in the world. Caitlin graduated at the end of winter term 2020 with her Honors Bachelor of Science in bioengineering. She then immediately started a […]
Spring 2020 Monday Message – Finals Week
HC Announcements and Events TODAY! HCSA Applying to Grad School Information SessionConsidering applying to graduate school? Join HCSA and the OSU Graduate School for a virtual “Applying to Graduate School” information session on Monday, June 8 from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. PST to learn the ins and outs of graduate school including the application process, financial aid, […]
Spring 2020 Monday Message – Week 10
HC Announcements and Events NEW! Wellness Wednesday – Doodles & Towel AnimalsTake a wellness break this Wednesday by learning to doodle with Mo Willems or folding towels into animals. Check out Doodling with Mo Kennedy Center’s Artist in Residence or/and Making Towel Animals (lobster, bunny, mouse, elephant..) letting your brain relax and have fun! NEW! 2020 Honors College […]
Lauren Lippman – HC Student Spotlight
Honors College junior Lauren Lippman came to Oregon State University from her hometown of Phoenix, Arizona for a change of scenery — and for the multitude of resources and opportunities to expand and explore her interests. Of all the colleges she considered attending, OSU and the Honors College stood out for their commitment to student […]
Emi Ampo and Arthur York – Fulbright 2020
Honors College students Emi Ampo and Arthur York have received prestigious international research scholarships through the Fulbright-MITACS Canada Globalink program. Arthur was also accepted into the DAAD Research Internship in Science and Engineering (RISE) German academic exchange program. COVID-19 restrictions have forced the cancellation of these internships, but their acceptance in these programs is a […]
Paige Sedgwick – HC Student Spotlight
She may only be finishing her second year at OSU, but Paige Sedgwick has already earned a reputation as someone who enjoys helping others. As a campus tour guide, she gets to help students through one of the biggest decisions of their lives – where to go to college. For her, it’s the best job […]
A SMART path to the future – Honors student Rachel McAfee wins prestigious Department of Defense scholarship
Honors mechanical engineering student Rachel McAfee was recently awarded the Department of Defense SMART scholarship — a recognition that provides funding for two to five years of education at any level (undergraduate through Ph.D.), including full tuition and a living stipend. The award also gives Rachel the opportunity to participate in additional internships with the […]
Leading the way – As the Honors College celebrates its 25th anniversary, its first graduate looks back
This year, the Oregon State University Honors College is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Since the college’s founding in 1995, over 2,000 students have graduated with honors baccalaureate degrees, each of them embarking on professional and personal journeys representing the full range of the OSU alumni experience. It all started, though, with Joe Voje, whose 1996 […]
Rylie Tiffin – HC Student Spotlight
Rylie Tiffin first became interested in healthcare management during her junior year in high school, after a research project on employee engagement in hospitals led her to discover that burnout among healthcare workers resulted in lower quality patient care. This insight stuck with her, inspiring Rylie – now a third-year Honors College student – to […]
It’s Worth Working Towards
Honors College natural resources student Zach Mize is a stunning example of what undergraduates can accomplish outside of the classroom. Zach, a student at Oregon State University – Cascades, participated in a Research Education for Undergraduates (REU) program at California State University, Monterey Bay during the summer of 2018. This experience culminated in co-authoring a paper […]