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3 minute readWhen I was a child, my family owned a business and we lived comfortably. I never imagined that everything could change so quickly. But one day, our business collapsed. The life I knew disappeared almost overnight. Read more »

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Oregon State develops tool to guide faculty on AI use in online courses

4 minute readOregon State University Ecampus has developed a new tool that helps faculty who teach online navigate the challenges and opportunities of using artificial intelligence in their courses. The Six Essential Pedagogical Moves for Online Education in the AI Era provides a clear framework for faculty and administrators to design holistic, program-level generative AI policies.

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Finding community as an Ecampus student

3 minute readI used to think community was something that happened to you — something I had to join and adapt to. Now, I understand that community is built by you and by the roles you take on, the people you serve and the passions you pursue.

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Stackable credentials make one Oregon State student’s journey to a master’s degree ‘doable’

3 minute readAli Lanenga completed a microcredential online with Oregon State, then a certificate — eventually building the confidence to pursue and complete a master’s degree. Her credentials were stackable, meaning every one she finished came with credits that could apply to the next program.

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OSU Ecampus earns national recognition for online student support services

2 minute readStudents who learn online at Oregon State University receive the highest level of academic support according to a new distinction earned by the school. The Quality Matters organization, regarded as the nation’s leading evaluator of high-quality teaching and learning experiences in online education, recently honored Oregon State with its Online Learner Support Certification.

Composite graphic featuring seven Oregon State University faculty and staff headshots arranged in two rows on an orange background. Each portrait includes a name and department label: top row shows Alina Padilla-Miller (College of Liberal Arts); Kathryn Younger (College of Agricultural Sciences); Cori Benz (College of Engineering); Jon Metcalf (Office of Enrollment Management Information Technology). Bottom row shows Ameer Almuaybid (College of Liberal Arts); Tyler McFadden (College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences); and Jeff Tucker (College of Education).

7 Oregon State University faculty and staff members earn online education awards

4 minute readThe 10th annual Oregon State University Ecampus Awards recognize seven outstanding faculty and university partners who contribute to the development and ongoing support of world-class learning experiences for Oregon State’s online students.

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How online education prepared one student for graduate school

3 minute readA bachelor’s degree earned online from Oregon State University can lead to more academic opportunities. Just ask Michelle Cimino. Earning a bachelor’s in zoology online prepared her for a competitive environmental science and policy graduate program at Columbia University.

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You’re not ‘just’ an online student

2 minute readIt’s easy to assume that being an online student means being alone. I quickly realized that doesn’t have to be the case. I learned that building community as an online student simply requires being a little more intentional.

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What can you do with an online sports business degree?

4 minute readIn this article, we’ll outline several careers to consider when you earn your sports business bachelor’s degree online from Oregon State University. We’ll also share insights from faculty members with the College of Business at Oregon State about what to look for in an online bachelor’s degree program.

Oregon State University student Elizabeth Blanton smiles at the camera while riding in a van with members of the Chilundika village in Zambia.

The map that began with a marker in Zambia: Oregon State student details community research project

5 minute readOne moment from the trip has stayed with me. Members of the Chilundika community gathered under the shade of a tree with a large sheet of paper spread across a wooden desk, passing colored markers from hand to hand as they began drawing their village from memory.

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Learning vs. real-world application: Where it actually comes together

4 minute readSome people focus only on theory, while others rely only on experience. But the truth is, we need both. Learning without application stays shallow. An application without learning can become inefficient or limited. When the two come together, that’s where growth really happens.

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