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President Edward J. Ray

Dr. Ray became Oregon State University’s 14th president in 2003. Since that time, he has led a remarkable transformation. Under President Ray’s leadership, Oregon State has become an internationally recognized public research university. Read More

President Ray's Leadership

September 20, 2019: OSU embraces call for action to address climate change: Oregon State University supports campus, community and global efforts – including those occurring Sept. 20-27 by the Corvallis Climate Action Alliance and people worldwide – to raise awareness of the climate change crisis facing our world and society.

May 28, 2019: Addressing Student Food Insecurity: Oregon State University President Edward J. Ray announced efforts to address food insecurity among OSU students. In his message, he expressed his commitment to ending hunger at Oregon State and he called upon university leaders, faculty and staff, student leaders and OSU stakeholders to join with him.

Feb. 7, 2019: State of the University Address: Oregon State University President Edward J. Ray called upon state leaders today to invest in the future of all Oregonians by providing more funding for higher education. In his annual State of the University address, Ray urged Oregonians to join him in asking state leaders “to govern as if the future of our state and the lives of our children depend on them.

Jan. 12, 2019: Strategic Plan unveiled: Oregon State University’s strategic plan for 2019-23: Transformation, Excellence and Impact will serve as a guide to OSU’s delivery of exceptional teaching, research, and engagement as Oregon’s statewide university. Review SP4.0 by visiting the university’s strategic plan website.

Oregon State News

Oregon State collects nearly 200,000 pairs of gloves, other medical supplies for COVID-19 crisis

Mar 26, 2020

Oregon State University faculty and employees collected more than 12 pallets of personal protective equipment, including nearly 200,000 pairs of gloves and more than 8,000 face masks, and is providing the much-needed supplies to Oregon health care workers confronting the COVID-19 pandemic. … Read full story.

Oregon State Board of Trustees approve 10-year business forecast

Jan 24, 2020

The Oregon State University Board of Trustees on Friday approved a 10-year business forecast that includes initiatives to advance the university mission and provide for financial stability while OSU seeks to address shifts in national and statewide student demographics and manage increased expenses, including a substantial rise in employee retirement costs. … Read full story.

Faculty excellence helps OSU earn another top-5 national ranking for online education

Jan 13, 2020

For the third time in six years, Oregon State University is ranked as one of America’s five best providers of online education by U.S. News & World Report. … Read full story.

OSU Board of Trustees and committees to meet January 23-24

Jan 10, 2020

The Oregon State University Board of Trustees will meet on Friday, Jan. 24, to consider the university’s 10-year business forecast, amendments to its conduct of board meetings policy, the election of board officers, and the board’s 2020 work plan. … Read full story.

Use of all tobacco products now prohibited at all Oregon State University properties

Jan 9, 2020

Oregon State University has enacted an expanded policy prohibiting the use of any tobacco products on all university properties. OSU adopted a smoke-free campus policy for all students, employees and visitors in 2012. … Read full story.