In the News

Use the links below to find out where Oregon State University Ecampus and other units in Oregon State’s Division of Educational Ventures are making the news. Media sources include OSU press releases, articles from local and regional newspapers and other pertinent news outlets. (Note: Links that connect to external websites may be broken or unavailable after a certain amount of time.)

Recent news stories

2026

April 15, 2026: OSU led effort to build semiconductor workforce wins $8.5 million grant (Corvallis Advocate)

March 2, 2026: To the fullest degree (The Bend Bulletin)

Jan. 27, 2026: Oregon State once again lands in nation’s top 10 for best online bachelor’s degrees (Oregon State Ecampus)

Jan. 12, 2026: Trainings available across OSU for content creators to learn digital accessibility requirements (OSU Today)

2025

Dec. 11, 2025: 10 questions with… Devin Miles, director of alternative credentials (OSU Today)

Nov. 4, 2025: Career ready: Oregon State University’s skill-focused approach (The Oregonian / OregonLive)

Oct. 14, 2025: Oregon State University enrollment largest in Oregon, continues to grow (Oregon State University Newsroom)

Aug. 14, 2025: Great expectations, fragile foundations: Lessons about growth from the CHLOE & BOnES reports (On EdTech Newsletter)

Aug. 11, 2025: New degree options coming to OSU (The Daily Barometer)

Aug. 1, 2025: Boost your career with microcredentials and certifications (OSU Foundation and Alumni Association)

July 30, 2025: OSU hires alumnus Jason Podrabsky to head integrative biology (Corvallis Advocate)

July 28, 2025: OSU expert on chatbots shares concerns with AI and its use today (Oregon Public Broadcasting)

July 24, 2025: Ecampus adding new in-demand programs to boost enrollment, serve wider range of students (OSU Today)

July 21, 2025: New online master’s and certificates programs prepare leaders in wood innovation and sustainability (OSU College of Forestry)

July 16, 2025: 5 advantages of an online bachelor’s degree (U.S. News & World Report)

June 18, 2025: Four universities honored with 2025 Innovation Awards (Encoura / PR Newswire)

June 9, 2025: A record 8,000-plus students to graduate from Oregon State University on June 14 (Oregon State University Newsroom)

May 20, 2025: An old Carson Kelly-Matthew Boyd connection shows new chemistry building within Cubs (The Athletic / New York Times)

May 13, 2025: Study: AI can improve writing creativity in students, with instructor guidance (Jefferson Public Radio)

May 5, 2025: Teaching: Can AI improve creative writing? A small study investigates (The Chronicle of Higher Education)

April 25, 2025: AI improves creativity in student writing when supported by instructor guidance, study finds (Oregon State University Newsroom)

March 26, 2025: Student’s sacrifices lead to a ‘deeply rewarding’ experience — and a national UPCEA award (Oregon State Ecampus)

Feb. 21, 2025: AI chatbot to diagnose rare diseases (AI @ Oregon State)

Jan. 30, 2025: New book from Ecampus researcher explores the psychology of imaginary friends (OSU Today)

Jan. 28, 2025: New special education master’s degree aims to fill workforce gaps, increase inclusive teaching practices (OSU Today)

Jan. 21, 2025: Oregon State ranks in national top 10 for online bachelor’s degrees for 11th straight year (Oregon State Ecampus)

January 2025: Micro-credentials are gaining in value and popularity for employers and universities (Tech Pipeline)

News archive

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