{"id":5,"date":"2016-05-13T12:00:38","date_gmt":"2016-05-13T19:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/news\/?page_id=5"},"modified":"2026-04-15T11:29:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T18:29:47","slug":"press","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/news\/press\/","title":{"rendered":"In the News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Use the links below to find out where Oregon State University Ecampus and other units in Oregon State&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/educationalventures.oregonstate.edu\/\">Division of Educational Ventures<\/a> are making the news. Media sources include OSU press releases, articles from local and regional newspapers and other pertinent news outlets. <em>(<strong>Note:<\/strong> Links that connect to external websites may be broken or unavailable after a certain amount of time.)<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Recent news stories<\/h2>\n<h3>2026<\/h3>\n<p><strong>April 15, 2026:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/corvallisadvocate.com\/osu-led-effort-to-build-semiconductor-workforce-wins-8-5-million-grant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OSU led effort to build semiconductor workforce wins $8.5 million grant<\/a> <em>(Corvallis Advocate)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>March 2, 2026:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/bendbulletin.com\/sponsored-content\/to-the-fullest-degree\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">To the fullest degree<\/a> <em>(The Bend Bulletin)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Jan. 27, 2026:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/news\/best-online-bachelors-degrees-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oregon State once again lands in nation\u2019s top 10 for best online bachelor\u2019s degrees<\/a> <em>(Oregon State Ecampus)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Jan. 12, 2026:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/today.oregonstate.edu\/all-stories\/trainings-available-across-osu-content-creators-learn-digital-accessibility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trainings available across OSU for content creators to learn digital accessibility requirements<\/a> <em>(OSU Today)<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>2025<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Dec. 11, 2025:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/today.oregonstate.edu\/all-stories\/10-questions-devin-miles-director-alternative-credentials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 questions with&#8230; Devin Miles, director of alternative credentials<\/a> <em>(OSU Today)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nov. 4, 2025:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oregonlive.com\/sponsor-content\/?prx_t=biQKAlYd1Ad7kLA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Career ready: Oregon State University&#8217;s skill-focused approach<\/a>\u00a0<em>(The Oregonian \/ OregonLive)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Oct. 14, 2025:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/news.oregonstate.edu\/news\/oregon-state-university-enrollment-largest-oregon-continues-grow-7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oregon State University enrollment largest in Oregon, continues to grow<\/a> <em>(Oregon State University Newsroom)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Aug. 14, 2025:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/onedtech.philhillaa.com\/p\/great-expectations-fragile-foundations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Great expectations, fragile foundations: Lessons about growth from the CHLOE &amp; BOnES reports<\/a>\u00a0<em>(On EdTech Newsletter)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Aug. 11, 2025:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/dailybaro.orangemedianetwork.com\/28981\/daily-barometer-news\/new-degree-options-coming-to-osu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New degree options coming to OSU<\/a> <em>(The Daily Barometer)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Aug. 1, 2025:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/fororegonstate.org\/stay-informed\/impact-stories\/detail\/boost-your-career-with-microcredentials-and-certifications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boost your career with microcredentials and certifications<\/a> <em>(OSU Foundation and Alumni Association)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>July 30, 2025:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.corvallisadvocate.com\/2025\/osu-hires-alumnus-jason-podrabsky-to-head-integrative-biology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OSU hires alumnus Jason Podrabsky to head integrative biology<\/a> <em>(Corvallis Advocate)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>July 28, 2025:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opb.org\/article\/2025\/07\/30\/think-out-loud-artificial-intelligence-ai-technology-science-osu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OSU expert on chatbots shares concerns with AI and its use today<\/a> <em>(Oregon Public Broadcasting)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>July 24, 2025:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/today.oregonstate.edu\/all-stories\/ecampus-adding-new-demand-programs-boost-enrollment-serve-wider-range-students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ecampus adding new in-demand programs to boost enrollment, serve wider range of students<\/a> <em>(OSU Today)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>July 21, 2025:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/collegeofforestry\/2025\/07\/21\/new-online-masters-and-certificates-programs-prepare-leaders-in-wood-innovation-and-sustainability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New online master\u2019s and certificates programs prepare leaders in wood innovation and sustainability<\/a> <em>(OSU College of Forestry)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>July 16, 2025:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/higher-education\/online-education\/articles\/5-advantages-of-an-online-bachelors-degree\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 advantages of an online bachelor&#8217;s degree<\/a> <em>(U.S. News &amp; World Report)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>June 18, 2025:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/four-universities-honored-with-2025-innovation-awards-302484862.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Four universities honored with 2025 Innovation Awards<\/a> <em>(Encoura \/ PR Newswire)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>June 9, 2025: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.oregonstate.edu\/news\/record-8000-plus-students-graduate-oregon-state-university-june-14\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A record 8,000-plus students to graduate from Oregon State University on June 14<\/a> <em>(Oregon State University Newsroom)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>May 20, 2025:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/6368875\/2025\/05\/20\/carson-kelly-matthew-boyd-connection-cubs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">An old Carson Kelly-Matthew Boyd connection shows new chemistry building within Cubs<\/a> <em>(The Athletic \/ New York Times)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>May 13, 2025:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ijpr.org\/show\/the-jefferson-exchange\/2025-05-13\/weds-9-40-study-ai-can-improve-writing-creativity-in-students-with-instructor-guidance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Study: AI can improve writing creativity in students, with instructor guidance<\/a> <em>(Jefferson Public Radio)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>May 5, 2025:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chronicle.com\/newsletter\/teaching\/2025-05-08\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Teaching: Can AI improve creative writing? A small study investigates<\/a> <em>(The Chronicle of Higher Education)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>April 25, 2025:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/news.oregonstate.edu\/news\/ai-improves-creativity-student-writing-when-supported-instructor-guidance-study-finds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AI improves creativity in student writing when supported by instructor guidance, study finds<\/a> <em>(Oregon State University Newsroom)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>March 26, 2025:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/news\/esteban-contreras-upcea-student-award\/\">Student\u2019s sacrifices lead to a \u2018deeply rewarding\u2019 experience \u2014 and a national UPCEA award<\/a> <em>(Oregon State Ecampus)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Feb. 21, 2025:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/engineering.oregonstate.edu\/all-stories\/ai-chatbot-diagnose-rare-diseases\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AI chatbot to diagnose rare diseases<\/a> <em>(AI @ Oregon State)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Jan. 30, 2025:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/today.oregonstate.edu\/all-stories\/new-book-ecampus-researcher-explores-psychology-imaginary-friends\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New book from Ecampus researcher explores the psychology of imaginary friends<\/a> <em>(OSU Today)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Jan. 28, 2025:<\/strong> <a class=\"story-card__link osu-link-orange\" href=\"https:\/\/today.oregonstate.edu\/all-stories\/new-special-education-master%E2%80%99s-degree-aims-fill-workforce-gaps-increase-inclusive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New special education master\u2019s degree aims to fill workforce gaps, increase inclusive teaching practices<\/a> <em>(OSU Today)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Jan. 21, 2025:<\/strong> <a title=\"Oregon State ranks in national top 10 for online bachelor\u2019s degrees for 11th straight year\" href=\"https:\/\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/news\/best-online-bachelors-degrees-2025\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Oregon State ranks in national top 10 for online bachelor\u2019s degrees for 11th straight year<\/a> <em>(Oregon State Ecampus)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>January 2025:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/techpipeline.com\/article\/micro-credentials-are-gaining-in-value-and-popularity-for-employers-and-universities\/?reprint=NTYxNjk0MDAxODU0MzI1ZmQzOTZhMTM3YjU5YjhhYWU0ZmNlMDUwYTY4YzVkZDk3ZGI4NTJkOGNmZDNmYmVhMA==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Micro-credentials are gaining in value and popularity for employers and universities<\/a> <em>(Tech Pipeline)<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>News archive<\/h2>\n<p>Read more news on our <a href=\"\/news\/press\/archive\/\"><strong>news archive<\/strong><\/a> page.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Use the links below to find out where Oregon State University Ecampus and other units in Oregon State&#8217;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 <a href=\"https:\/\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/news\/press\/\" class=\"more-link\">&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  In the News<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/P7BNSE-5","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":8,"url":"https:\/\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/news\/about\/media\/","url_meta":{"origin":5,"position":0},"title":"For Journalists","author":"Ecampus News","date":"May 13, 2016","format":false,"excerpt":"Our purpose Oregon State University Ecampus is the catalyst for making educational dreams a reality. 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