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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. Read more »

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How to build connections with instructors in online classes

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?

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?

A stylized illustration of four faces arranged side by side, featuring bold colors and graphic elements. Each face is composed with a combination of geometric shapes and patterns. The four people are Oregon State University graduates Jane Vinesky, Beau Mirchoff, Heather Bell and Daniel Robertson.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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New special education master’s degree aims to fill workforce gaps, increase inclusive teaching practices

3 minute readEditor’s note: This article was originally published by Oregon State University’s Office of Media Relations. Amid a rising number of students with disabilities and an ongoing shortage of credentialed special education teachers, Oregon State University’s College of Education is hoping a new master’s program will help bridge some gaps in the workforce. The Master of New special education master’s degree aims to fill workforce gaps, increase inclusive teaching practices

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Oregon tech professionals gain affordable access to top-ranked online education through OSU collaboration

2 minute readCORVALLIS, Ore. — A new collaboration between Oregon State University and the Technology Association of Oregon is expanding access to high-quality online education for an estimated 90,000 employees of TAO member organizations. The agreement makes TAO members and their spouses eligible for a 15% tuition scholarship for all Oregon State online degrees and programs. TAO Oregon tech professionals gain affordable access to top-ranked online education through OSU collaboration

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