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🦫 We’re wrapping up our bonus quotes from some of the amazing, spirited and sometimes hilarious alumni who’ve brought OS...
05/29/2026

🦫 We’re wrapping up our bonus quotes from some of the amazing, spirited and sometimes hilarious alumni who’ve brought OSU’s Benny and Bernice to life over the decades. Be sure to read “Stories from the Suit” here: https://oregonstater.org/stories-from-the-suit/



Photo by: Karl Maasdam Photo, OSU Special Collections & Archives Research Center,

Go Beavs OSU Experience

How many scientists does it take to get LASSIE to Mars? 🚀🐾 A multidisciplinary coalition that includes researchers from ...
05/28/2026

How many scientists does it take to get LASSIE to Mars? 🚀🐾

A multidisciplinary coalition that includes researchers from Oregon State, NASA and other universities is working to find out. In August 2025, they tested the quadruped robot LASSIE — which stands for Legged Autonomous Surface Science in Analog Environments — at White Sands National Park in New Mexico.

The robot’s four-legged design allows it to adapt its movement as terrain shifts beneath its feet. But what’s also special about LASSIE is that researchers plan for it to be more than just a tool.

Cristina Wilson, a cognitive scientist in OSU’s College of Engineering, studies how robots and humans can work together to do science. Researchers hope robots like LASSIE will one day collaborate with astronauts as scientific teammates, helping them reason through their next moves as they study the surface of Mars.

Read the story:
https://oregonstater.org/from-white-sands-to-the-red-planet/



Photo by: Justin Durner
College of Engineering - Oregon State University NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

OSU Alumni Association members, there’s still time to shop the Nike Employee Store.Check your inbox for the May Membersh...
05/27/2026

OSU Alumni Association members, there’s still time to shop the Nike Employee Store.

Check your inbox for the May Membership email to find your exclusive access link and claim your one-time shopping pass, valid through May 31 in Beaverton.

Enjoy up to 40% off retail prices on Nike gear, just in time for summer.

Not a member yet? Join today at ForOregonState.org/Join to unlock this perk.

🦫 We’re back with another round of bonus Benny stories featuring funny reveals and unforgettable moments from alumni who...
05/22/2026

🦫 We’re back with another round of bonus Benny stories featuring funny reveals and unforgettable moments from alumni who once brought Oregon State’s beloved mascot to life.

https://oregonstater.org/stories-from-the-suit/



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WOW, now that’s what we call a great start to the day! Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Parent and Family Bre...
05/22/2026

WOW, now that’s what we call a great start to the day! Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Parent and Family Breakfast — it was the perfect Spring Family Weekend Saturday morning. From those with generations-long OSU ties to brand-new Beaver families, we had a great time hearing your unique stories. We’ll see you in the fall!

Special thanks to the MU for hosting and to Associate Vice Provost and Executive Director of Career Development Brandi Fuhrman, student ambassadors and OSU leadership for joining this special sold-out program.

We are honored to congratulate Dr. Jerry F. Franklin, ’59, M.S. ’61, on being named a 2026 Alumni Fellow by the College ...
05/21/2026

We are honored to congratulate Dr. Jerry F. Franklin, ’59, M.S. ’61, on being named a 2026 Alumni Fellow by the College of Forestry.

Known as the "father of new forestry," Jerry's research, teaching and leadership have pioneered the modern understanding of sustainable forest management and built one of the most influential conservation frameworks in the world.

His legacy in forest ecology, including as a former professor of forest science at OSU, is nothing short of extraordinary and continues to guide efforts worldwide.

College of Forestry at Oregon State University

We continue our National Photography Month series with Oregon State alumnus Roger Werth, ’80, whose photographs of the M...
05/21/2026

We continue our National Photography Month series with Oregon State alumnus Roger Werth, ’80, whose photographs of the May 18, 1980, eruption of Mount St. Helens were part of the Longview Daily News’ Pulitzer Prize-winning coverage of the disaster.

As the first photojournalist to arrive at the scene, Werth captured striking images that later appeared across major news outlets as well as on the covers of National Geographic, Life and Time. His work was specifically commended by the Pulitzer committee.

A former Beaver yearbook photo editor, Werth spent his career as a staff photographer and later photo editor for the Longview Daily News.

Congratulations to Christine Ervin, ’77, M.S. ’81, on being named a 2026 Alumni Fellow by the College of Earth, Ocean, a...
05/19/2026

Congratulations to Christine Ervin, ’77, M.S. ’81, on being named a 2026 Alumni Fellow by the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences.

From serving as U.S. Assistant Secretary of Energy to helping establish the global standard for green building as the inaugural president and CEO of the U.S. Green Building Council, Christine has spent her career at the forefront of clean energy and green building innovation.

Her legacy of leadership and sustainability impact is an inspiration to all!

College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences - Oregon State University

📢 Beaver professionals in food and bev, we’re calling on you! Join us from 4–6 p.m. May 28 at alumni-owned CHO Wines fo...
05/17/2026

📢 Beaver professionals in food and bev, we’re calling on you!

Join us from 4–6 p.m. May 28 at alumni-owned CHO Wines for the launch of the Oregon State University Food and Beverage Industry Network, a new community designed to support your professional journey.

Get connected while you:

🍷🍽️🍦️ Enjoy tastings from award-winning, alumni-led CHO Wines (Dave, ’18, and Lois Cho); small bites from Sol Chef PDX (Jackie, MBA ’26, and Adam Sappington); and ice cream from Salt & Straw for dessert.

🎤 Gain insights from a panel of trailblazers whose accolades include Food Network Chopped champions, Wine Enthusiast FUTURE 40 Tastemakers, IFT Fellow and more.

💡 Meet students researching important industry topics.

Register at https://bit.ly/food-network-launch.

🔸 Scholarship + student leadership cohort: accepting applications until Sunday, May 17! Send this to a current Oregon St...
05/15/2026

🔸 Scholarship + student leadership cohort: accepting applications until Sunday, May 17! Send this to a current Oregon State University student who should apply to join the 2026–27 Student Alumni Ambassadors. 🔸

Oregon State students can apply to earn a $2,000 scholarship and spend the year in a cohort that facilitates personal and career growth, networking and opportunities to represent the student voice in fun OSU events and traditions.

Learn about the program: ForOregonState.org/SAA.

For more than 50 years, Oregon State’s annual salmon bake has brought together students, alumni and the community each s...
05/15/2026

For more than 50 years, Oregon State’s annual salmon bake has brought together students, alumni and the community each spring. What began in 1971 as a fundraiser for Native American student scholarships and a celebration of the spring salmon runs grew into a campus tradition centered on sharing culture and honoring history. This year’s salmon bake returns tomorrow, May 15.

Read more about the tradition: https://oregonstater.org/keeping-the-fire/.



Photos by: OSU Special Collections & Archives Research Center

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