Exploring the Convergence of Medicine and Research. Honors College internship offers opportunity to bridge academics and application.
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 […]
Vitamin discovered in rivers may offer hope for salmon suffering from thiamine deficiency disease
This article was originally published by OSU Today. By Steve Lundeberg CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State University researchers have discovered vitamin B1 produced by microbes in rivers, findings that may offer hope for vitamin-deficient salmon populations. Findings were published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology. The authors say the study in California’s Central Valley represents a novel […]
Honors College Impact Scholars Program Opens New Paths for Students
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 […]
Building a legacy: Eric MacKender, ’00, is the first Honors College graduate to become an HC Champion
Eric MacKender, ’00, has built a career on the foundation he established during his Oregon State University Honors College education. He’s paid back his success by becoming the very first HC alum to be an Honors College Champion, one of the group of leadership donors who have given $100,000 or more to the college to […]
Creating a Better Tomorrow for All: Student Leader and HC Alum Continues Work on Higher Education Accessibility
From the classroom to the workplace to the volleyball court, being a leader requires more than just technical knowledge and expertise. It requires a willingness for self-discovery, an eagerness to help others and a drive to make a positive impact. Honors College alum Nya Buckner, ’22, embodied these principles during her time in the Honors […]
OSU Alumni Association and Honors College name Mary Deits Rousseau as 2023 Alumni Fellow
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 […]
Committing to the Pivot: HC Alum Finds Success Along a Non-Linear Path
During their time at Oregon State University, honors students are taught that progress is not linear – and that is often a good thing. That’s why the Honors College fosters a culture that empowers students to explore their curiosities, both inside and outside their fields of study. Honors alum Justin Chi serves as an excellent […]
All in the family: building relationships with parents enhances students’ Honors College experience
It isn’t only students who find unique opportunities in the Honors College. When prospective students express interest in joining the college, parents, guardians and family members are included throughout the admissions and orientation process. And they are welcomed into the honors community along with their students when their honors experience begins. Since 2015, the Honors […]
Healthy Food for All: Honors Program Alum Gives Back to the HC
“The instant ramen of the health food world” — that is what Oregon State University honors program alum Jan Matsuno set out to create when she left her traditional corporate job to build a company from scratch, right from her very own kitchen. Four years and one global pandemic later, her products have landed on […]
The Sounds of Science: Turning Data Into Music
If DNA could make music, what song would it sing? If you are Oregon State University Honors College alum Lili Adams, your guess might be something along the lines of the Mario Brothers theme song — that is, of course, if the DNA you’re listening to comes from the North American Lionepha beetle. Born in […]