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Now at Harvard, Oregon State online grad still “over the moon” with religious studies

3 minute read Monique Lanier is a graduate of Oregon State’s religious studies online bachelor’s program, and the experience profoundly impacted her — academically and in myriad other ways. And her alma mater helped pave her path to one of the world’s most prestigious institutions.

OSU faculty, staff to receive awards from Ecampus for dedication to student experience

5 minute read The 2022 Ecampus Awards celebrate OSU faculty and staff excellence and commitment to student success through superior online experiences.

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Careers in the field of psychology ‘booming’ with the help of technology

3 minute read Our lives are often made better because of technological advances and the ways in which we interact with computers. This is increasingly true in the field of psychology, one in which industry professionals and the people who benefit from psychological services use technology to conduct business and communicate.

A black sign with gold lettering surrounded by a brick ledge and blooming flowers reads "Oregon State University," which is ranked #1 for best online liberal arts colleges

Oregon State University ranked #1 for Best Online Liberal Arts Colleges

< 1 minute read Oregon State is the best university in the nation when it comes to delivering a high-quality liberal arts education online, according to a newly published ranking. College Choice put Oregon State atop its list of the 25 Best Online Liberal Arts Colleges. OSU offers more than 20 liberal arts degree and certificate programs online.

OSU Ecampus honors faculty, staff for commitment to online learning and students

5 minute read The Oregon State Ecampus Awards showcase OSU Ecampus faculty and staff commitment to online education, student success and course development. Through innovation, iteration and integrity, these Ecampus partners take on life’s biggest challenge: shaping this world’s future through education.

Oregon State online psychology bachelor’s degree ranked #2 in the U.S.

2 minute read Oregon State University’s expertise in delivering a liberal arts education online is well-documented, and now that reputation has been bolstered even further — thanks to U.S. News & World Report ranking OSU No. 2 on its list of Best Online Bachelor’s in Psychology Programs for the second straight year.

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Earn an economics degree online and learn from real-world economists

3 minute read Oregon State offers an economics bachelor’s degree online through OSU Ecampus, and having Ph.D. instructors like Taylor Rhodes on the faculty is one of the program’s many benefits. It means students learn from faculty who have immense firsthand knowledge of how economics course concepts are applied in the real world.

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Oregon State earns four top-five rankings for online education from U.S. News & World Report

2 minute read Oregon State University is ranked No. 4 and is among the nation’s top 10 providers of online undergraduate education for the seventh straight year in a list published today by U.S. News & World Report. The No. 4 ranking of Best Online Bachelor’s Programs also puts Oregon State in the top five for the fourth time since 2015, a feat no other institution in the Western U.S. can claim.

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New era in politics creates a demand for political science graduates

3 minute read “There are so many more jobs in politics now than there has been in recent history. When (our students) graduate, they don’t just have the critical thinking skills, they also have the applied skills to go out and get some of these jobs and bring a new perspective to understanding politics.” — Oregon State political science associate professor Christopher Stout

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Oregon State Everywhere: Gaining a deep understanding after a tragic loss

3 minute read “The motivation to understand how and why my thinking and behavior changed pushed me towards completing my degree with OSU Ecampus. The classes were difficult and sometimes it felt overwhelming, but I wouldn’t trade anything for this experience.” – OSU Ecampus psychology student Kristina Tucker