/tags/oregon-state-u Oregon State U. en-US Copyright Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:10:50 GMT /wildfire/2024-07-22/oregon-hopes-for-better-reception-of-wildfire-hazard-map-after-previous-failed-rollout Two years ago Oregon officials pulled their map showing the fire hazard of properties throughout the state. That was after public backlash by those worried the data would impact home values and insurance rates. The state has released a new draft map. And people are still concerned. Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:10:50 GMT /wildfire/2024-07-22/oregon-hopes-for-better-reception-of-wildfire-hazard-map-after-previous-failed-rollout Justin Higginbottom /politics-government/2024-06-28/josephine-county-defunds-osu-extension-service-again Josephine County Commissioners voted to defund the local 4-H/Extension Service district Friday, a move that will shutter agriculture, master gardener and forest health programs. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 23:45:36 GMT /politics-government/2024-06-28/josephine-county-defunds-osu-extension-service-again Roman Battaglia /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-05-07/new-hire-at-oregon-sea-grant-to-foster-community-engagement-on-offshore-wind Floating offshore wind turbines will soon be built off the Southern Oregon Coast. But offshore wind is still a new concept on the West Coast, and it’s been a contentious process. Tue, 07 May 2024 12:19:44 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-05-07/new-hire-at-oregon-sea-grant-to-foster-community-engagement-on-offshore-wind Roman Battaglia /education/2024-05-01/tuition-to-rise-again-at-oregons-seven-public-universities Oregon’s public four-years already charge some of the highest tuition and fee rates among public universities in the West. Thu, 02 May 2024 00:22:10 GMT /education/2024-05-01/tuition-to-rise-again-at-oregons-seven-public-universities Alex Baumhardt /wildfire/2023-12-11/osu-receives-grant-for-collaborative-wildfire-resilience-research Researchers hope to train students to research wildfires, and help communities plan to be more resilient. Mon, 11 Dec 2023 12:52:01 GMT /wildfire/2023-12-11/osu-receives-grant-for-collaborative-wildfire-resilience-research Rebecca Hansen-White /food-and-agriculture/2023-12-04/osu-researchers-to-lead-4-2m-grant-study-on-honeybee-disease A persistent disease is killing honey bees, affecting farmers across the US. Now, a team of researchers—including several from Oregon State University—are on the case. Mon, 04 Dec 2023 22:45:10 GMT /food-and-agriculture/2023-12-04/osu-researchers-to-lead-4-2m-grant-study-on-honeybee-disease Chrissy Ewald /health-and-medicine/2023-08-13/study-marijuana-use-and-abuse-increases-among-young-adults-after-legalization Oregon State University researchers find that frequent use and addiction rates also increase among non-college young adults. Sun, 13 Aug 2023 14:44:55 GMT /health-and-medicine/2023-08-13/study-marijuana-use-and-abuse-increases-among-young-adults-after-legalization Lynne Terry /politics-government/2023-08-12/ducks-departure-from-pac-12-has-some-oregon-lawmakers-ready-to-act One week after the University of Oregon announced it’s departure to the Big Ten, people are still grappling with the news and its unclear impacts on the state. Sat, 12 Aug 2023 14:22:46 GMT /politics-government/2023-08-12/ducks-departure-from-pac-12-has-some-oregon-lawmakers-ready-to-act Dirk VanderHart /wildfire/2023-07-11/oregon-beginning-work-on-revised-wildfire-hazard-map After a failed rollout of a state wildfire risk map last year, Oregon researchers and state officials are beginning work on a revised map. Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:01:38 GMT /wildfire/2023-07-11/oregon-beginning-work-on-revised-wildfire-hazard-map Roman Battaglia /education/2023-04-28/oregon-public-universities-ask-state-for-more-funding-as-students-pay-record-tuition Officials from Oregon’s seven public universities say they need more than $1 billion over the next two years to maintain services amid inflation and to avoid deep cuts and layoffs. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 13:16:17 GMT /education/2023-04-28/oregon-public-universities-ask-state-for-more-funding-as-students-pay-record-tuition Alex Baumhardt