President

Speeches, Statements and Articles

• OSU support for students with DACA is unwavering
• Supremacist violence condemned; instead ensure inclusivity - August 13, 2017
• Executive orders are unfair; OSU will remain a sanctuary university
• Oregon State’s role as a sanctuary university
• Code of Ethics Message – February 2, 2017 (PDF)
• Looking Ahead after the National Election – November 10, 2016
• Student Success and Quality to the Faculty Senate - October 13, 2016
• MSI Building to be Constructed on the Hatfield Marine Science Center Campus
• Tragic Orlando shooting, 6-13-2016
• Leadership Changes, Program Initiatives to Support a More Inclusive Community (Jan 19, 2016)
• OSU to Hire Chief Diversity Officer, Intensify Focus on Equal Opportunity
• November 17, 2015 Statement: Next steps to build racial inclusivity and greater sensitivity
• November 12, 2015 Statement: Oregon State will listen to, learn from its students in addressing racial issues. (Download PDF)
• The Journey Continues - Faculty Senate Speech, October 8 2015
• President Ray statement on Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriages
• President Ed Ray offers condolences on the passing of Trustee Elson Floyd, June 22, 2015
• Next Steps Related to Sexual Violence Preventation March 31, 2015
• Sustaining Success - Faculty Senate Speech, October 9, 2014
• "It's On Us" to end sexual violence
• Response to Acts of Intolerance, April 18, 2014
• Choosing to Change - Presentation to Faculty Senate, Oct. 10, 2013
• Campus Conversation with President Ray, Feb. 21, 2013
• Presidential message on fan attire at OSU football games
• Testimony before the Special Committee on University Governance
• OSU Impact 2012 (January 18, 2012)
• The Oregon Stater (September 2011) (PDF)
• Portland City Club (January 21, 2011)
• 6-7-10 Budget Forum Presentation Materials (PDF)
• 6-7-10 Budget Message to OSU Community and Friends (PDF)
• 1-29-10 Reset Committee Remarks (PDF)
• Preparing for a Better Future (October 23, 2009)
• OSU & Oregon: Recovery, Powered by Orange (PDF)
• Statement on the Governor's Recommended Budget and the Economy (December 10, 2008)
• April 2008 Podcast
• Campus Climate on Race (November 19, 2007)
• Unwire Oregon Technology Summit (May 1, 2007)
• National Science Board (February 8, 2007)
• State Board Presentation (February 2007)
• A Smarter Way to Pay for Higher Education (October 10, 2004)
• Oregon Presents (June 8, 2004)
• The Business of Running a Large Public Research University (October 15, 2003)