STORIES

Anita Helle Builds a Legacy of Faculty Excellence and Innovation in Honors. 

Throughout her career at Oregon State, Emeritus English Professor Anita Helle prioritized supporting her fellow faculty members’ growth as scholars, teachers and innovators. Now, she has established an Honors College fund that will advance faculty excellence in the HC in perpetuity. The Anita Helle Endowed Faculty Support Fund for the Honors College will provide resources […]

Religious studies professor speaks on agnostic beliefs

This article was originally published by The Daily Barometer By Hannah Lull, News Contributor Imagine you’re an expert in a career, yet you’re not associated with it at all. You’re devoted to your line of work and passionate about its teachings, though you never incorporate it into your personal life. This is the case for […]

Unlocking the benefits of an online honors degree

Meet the new Honors College Ecampus Coordinator and learn more about how Oregon State’s online honors degree works This post was originally published on ecampus.oregonstate.edu by Elena Moffett On the fourth floor of Oregon State University’s Learning and Innovation Center, stacks of welcome boxes are being assembled and will soon be sent to the doorsteps […]

Class of 2023 Graduate Feature – Josh Kesling

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 Feature – Jannah Moussaoui

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 […]

Class of 2023 Graduate Feature – Kayla Bird

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 […]

Student Spotlight – Andrea Perez

The Honors College offers opportunities for students to study all across the world, and third-year honors microbiology student Andrea Perez aims to study in as many places as she can during her college career. Growing up in Ontario, Oregon, Andrea always aspired to attend college and explore the world outside her rural town. After visiting […]

Class of 2023 Graduate Feature – Sophia Taylor

Now that class of 2023 grad Sophia Taylor is almost done studying sociology, she’s ready to start practicing it. There’s one thing she knows for certain about her path after her June graduation: she wants to make a difference. Sophia was immediately drawn to the sense of belonging she felt when she first visited Oregon […]