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Free, open textbooks lead to 5 Oregon State faculty members winning OER Champion Awards

3 minute readOSU professors honored for their work in reducing student costs and expanding access to learning Five Oregon State University faculty members were honored earlier this month for their “outstanding” efforts to make higher education more affordable for students. Open Oregon Educational Resources, a statewide organization that promotes textbook affordability and the adoption of low-cost learning ... Free, open textbooks lead to 5 Oregon State faculty members winning OER Champion Awards Read more »

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13 Oregon State faculty and employee partners honored with Ecampus Awards

May 16, 2025

4 minute readHonorees recognized for innovation, collaboration and student-centered excellence in online education The ninth annual Oregon State University Ecampus Awards recognize 13 outstanding faculty and university partners who contribute to the development and ongoing support of world-class online learning experiences for Oregon State’s distance students. Innovation awards The Ecampus Innovation Awards recognize innovation in online courses … 13 Oregon State faculty and employee partners honored with Ecampus Awards

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When is the best time to submit your application?

May 1, 2025

3 minute readIt’s never too late to continue your educational journey and earn your degree online. At Oregon State Ecampus, we’ve had students graduate at age 24, age 74 and every age in between. Time is on your side, and as you consider applying to learn online with OSU, we want to offer you some sage advice so it remains that way.

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How to build connections with instructors in online classes

April 29, 2025

3 minute readConnections made during college can have profound and lasting effects on our lives. I would not have been able to anticipate how the professors I met online through Oregon State Ecampus would enrich not only my educational experience but also my development as a person. If I hadn’t reached out to build connections with instructors, I would have missed out on one of the greatest experiences of my life.

Ecampus grad, Josh Misko smiles toward someone off-camera while wearing his graduation regalia.

Is higher education worth it?

April 21, 2025

5 minute readUnderstanding the value of a degree, certificate and microcredential Some experiences reveal their value only once you’re immersed in them — like making a baby laugh, sharing a heart-to-heart with a friend or volunteering for a cause that’s important to you. But earning a credential from a university, like a degree, certificate or microcredential, should … Is higher education worth it?

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Unconventional journeys: Online degrees take Oregon State grads from Hollywood to the sea and everywhere in between

April 16, 2025

8 minute readEditor’s note: This article was originally published in the Oregon Stater alumni magazine in April 2025. Four not-so-ordinary Beavers and why they chose to study online One in three Oregon State students now learns exclusively online through Ecampus. Spread across all 50 states and 60 countries, they’re drawn to OSU for many of the same … Unconventional journeys: Online degrees take Oregon State grads from Hollywood to the sea and everywhere in between

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7 financial aid tips to help you apply

April 2, 2025

2 minute readLet’s be honest: Receiving financial aid can be the difference between earning your college degree and not being able to go back to school at all. That makes applying for financial aid a hugely important process, and we at Oregon State want to help you navigate it like a pro.

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Juggling soccer, studies and social change: How MLS goalkeeper Brad Stuver does it all

March 28, 2025

6 minute readAustin FC star turns to Oregon State’s online Executive Master of Public Policy program to help carry out his advocacy and mission beyond soccer On live national television, Brad Stuver was in the spotlight. Five minutes into a Major League Soccer match on March 15, 2025, Stuver stood in a defensive crouch near the goal, … Juggling soccer, studies and social change: How MLS goalkeeper Brad Stuver does it all

Oregon State University student Esteban Contreras stands with his wife and two young children on a wooden walkway surrounded by tall, green foliage.

Student’s sacrifices lead to a ‘deeply rewarding’ experience — and a national award

March 26, 2025

4 minute readFamily support, perseverance and student club engagement have helped Esteban Contreras thrive while pursuing his environmental sciences degree online Editor’s note: In March 2025, Oregon State University’s Esteban Contreras received the outstanding student national award from UPCEA in honor of his achievement of excellence in pursuit of an education. The following is Esteban’s first-person account … Student’s sacrifices lead to a ‘deeply rewarding’ experience — and a national award

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Oregon State’s AI chatbot to diagnose rare diseases

March 19, 2025

4 minute readEditor’s note: This article was originally published by Oregon State University’s College of Engineering on Feb. 24, 2025. Frank Hodges earned his OSU computer science degree online. Now he’s pursuing a Ph.D. and helping to develop an AI chatbot that aims to revolutionize health care To speed up diagnosis of rare diseases and expedite access to … Oregon State’s AI chatbot to diagnose rare diseases

5 time management tips for online students

March 14, 2025

3 minute readMastering the art of time management is easier said than done. The good news for you is that our expert teams of instructional designers and student success coaches has many years of experience in devising the best short-term and long-term strategies that lead to real-life academic success for online students.

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