Office of the Registrar

From: Office of the Registrar

Sent to potential spring graduating students based on level.

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Image Reads: Hey Spring Grads!  Want to get your diploma on Commencement Day? Do well in spring classes! Your preliminary grades determine if your diploma is released to you on Commencement Day. Make sure all of your incomplete grades are resolved by May 12.  Make sure all transfer coursework is recorded in your OSU student record by May 12. RSVP for the ceremony by June 1! DPP students who are in spring term classes at partner schools will have received information on preliminary grades in Week 5. 

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Image reads: Hey Spring Grads!  Want to get your diploma on Commencement Day? Check the Grad School’s commencement web page for deadlines and details. RSVP for the ceremony by May 13! (June 1 is the RSVP deadline to participate in commencement. If you want to receive your diploma on commencement day, RSVP by May 13 and meet the requirements/deadlines outlined on the Grad School's commencement page.) graduate.oregonstate.edu/current-students/commencement

From: University Information and Technology

Dear OSU Community, 

Zoom is currently experiencing a widescale outage that is affecting service to its customers, including Oregon State University. Zoom is in the process of investigating the issue and will provide us with regular updates on an anticipated resolution. 

While Zoom is down, we recommend using Microsoft Teams for meetings, lectures, and recordings. We will update you on the status of the outage shortly after 2 p.m. or if the issue is resolved. 

For help with Microsoft Teams, review our KB articles: 

• Schedule a Teams meeting 

• Record a Teams meeting 

• General Teams support 

We will also update our OSU IT status page as we receive new information: https://status.is.oregonstate.edu/ 

Sam Williams, Executive Director, Business Architecture | Office of the CIO 
Oregon State University | University Information and Technology 

From: Office of the Registrar

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From: Capital Planning and Construction

Impact Information:

New 15^th Street Road Construction:

Knife River will be closing one drive lane in our Century parking lot in order to tie in the 15^th street from the Innovation District. Their work will maintain the parking in the North drive isle but that path will not connect all the way through (see image). Please use the other two drive isles for travelling through the Century parking lot. This work is expected to take ~3-4 weeks.

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Who to contact with questions/concerns:

Jarrod Penttila - [email protected]
Associate Director of Capital Planning and Construction
Oregon State University – Cascades, 541.706.2163

From: University Relations and Marketing

Dear OSU Community Members:

We write to inform the university community that OSU students are among international students nationally who are being impacted by federal actions to terminate immigration records and revoke visas with little or no notice to them or to the universities that sponsor them. OSU’s Office of International Services has been reaching out to impacted students with resources and support as we become aware of their change in status in the federal immigration records database.

While immigration records are terminated from time to time for different reasons, the suddenness of these federal agency-initiated actions nationally has led us to review student immigration records even more frequently so that we can provide support to those impacted.

International students and employees who otherwise maintain their immigration status are typically not at risk of having their immigration status terminated suddenly, arbitrarily or without notification. For decades, OSU has proudly sponsored thousands of aspiring students and scholars across many fields as part of our commitment to expanding pathways to higher education for students locally and globally.

To advocate for OSU students and in service to the university’s mission, today OSU joined other universities on an amicus brief being filed by the President’s Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration in support of a lawsuit brought by the American Association of University Professors and others to challenge federal actions impacting international students and educators, including their speech and expression activities.

Community members who are concerned about issues affecting their immigration status should consider consulting the Office of International Services and review the resources gathered on this university website.

The university continues to monitor and respond to this evolving situation while staying in regular contact with state and federal elected representatives and officials to describe the impact of these federal actions.

On behalf of the university,

Rob Odom, Vice President of University Relations and Marketing

From: Office of the Registrar

Congratulations! You are on your way.

Our records show that you may be eligible to attend this year’s Commencement ceremony on June 14, 2025. We would be honored to have you join us in this illustrious celebration of your accomplishments at Oregon State University. 

Below is what you need to do to prepare for the big day. 

Verify eligibility 
Students who graduated in Summer 2024, Fall 2024, Winter 2025 or will graduate in Spring 2025 and Summer 2025 are eligible to participate in the commencement ceremony. 

Undergraduate & Postbaccalaureate Students:
Review your MyDegrees Degree Checklist with your advisor to ensure you are on track to finish all requirements in Spring 2025 or Summer 2025. 

Masters and Doctoral candidates:
Meet with your advisor to ensure you are on track to finish all requirements in Winter 2025, Spring 2025, or Summer 2025. 

Confirm your attendance
Click the button below or go to commencement.oregonstate.edu to RSVP for the 2025 Commencement Ceremony.  

RSVP
Stay connected
Continue to check the commencement page as well as your OSU email for critical updates and information. 

You will find additional resources including frequently asked questions, ceremony details, and important dates and deadlines. 

Attend the Grad Fair on April 15 and 16 
The Grad Fair will be held on April 15 and 16 from 10 am to 4 pm in the OSU Beaver Store.

Get all your commencement attire, announcements, commencement ceremony, and alumni information. 

Update your plans 
If you have already confirmed your attendance and you can no longer attend the ceremony, please click on the RSVP button above and cancel your attendance. 

Congratulations to the Class of 2025! 

Sincerely, 

Rebecca Mathern 
Associate Vice Provost & University Registrar

From: Office of the Registrar

Transition from using PINs to holds for fall 2025 registration

FOR UNDERGRADUATES (including post-baccalaureates)

Beginning with fall 2025 registration in May, OSU will switch from using registration PINs (the six-digit code) to using advising registration holds. This change will help make the registration process smoother and more efficient.

How it works

• Instead of getting a PIN, undergraduate and postbacc students will receive an advising registration hold. The hold requires students to connect with their academic advisor before registering for classes.
• The advising registration hold will be placed on your student account in Week 3 of every term, if applicable for your college.
• Your advisor is responsible for lifting the hold after finalizing your academic plan.
• Your assigned registration time for the upcoming term only works if your hold has been lifted by that time.
• Holds are applied based on your college's rules, which means that a hold may be applied annually or term-by-term.

Fall 2025 registration timeline

• The advising registration hold will be placed on your student account in Week 3 of spring term.
• The hold will prevent you from registering for the upcoming term but will not prevent you from withdrawing from current classes.
• Connect or meet with an academic advisor to finalize your class schedule and have your advising registration hold lifted for fall 2025.

Registration date and time

• Your assigned registration date and time is based on class level and total earned credits. Be sure to look up your specific registration date and time using the Check Registration Status link in Beaver Hub to ensure you register for classes on time.

Helpful resources

This change is part of our ongoing efforts to improve and simplify the student experience when registering for classes. Below are some helpful resources about the new advising registration hold.

• Your academic advisor will be able to assist you with scheduling your advising appointment and lifting the advising registration hold.
• To view the advising hold, navigate to the Hold section in Beaver Hub.
• Visit the Office of the Registrar’s website for key information about priority registration.

From: Center for Advocacy, Prevention & Education Et. al.

Greetings OSU community,

April is Sexual Assault Awareness & Action Month (SAAM), a time to recognize that sexual abuse, assault, and harassment are widespread issues that impact people across all our communities. SAAM campaigns raise public awareness about sexual violence and provide actionable ways to get involved in preventing sexual violence and supporting those who have been harmed.

The national theme for SAAM 2025, “Together We Act, United We Change,” emphasizes the importance of communities working together, looking out for each other, and promoting safety and well-being collectively.

At Oregon State University, as part of our commitment to violence prevention, we ask our community to engage in online learning annually related to this topic. Additionally, we have dedicated teams, like the Center for Advocacy, Prevention & Education (CAPE) and the Office of Equal Opportunity & Access (EOA), working daily to provide engaging educational opportunities, support for survivors of gender-based violence, and accountability for those who are causing harm.

There are many ways to find your place in this work and opportunities to engage this month in supporting those in our community who have experienced impacts from sexual violence. CAPE has created a SAAM Toolkit and event calendar and planned various events throughout the month in collaboration with multiple OSU partners. Denim Day, on April 30, 2025, will be commemorated with an activity fair on the Brick Mall of the Corvallis campus.

Please join us this month and every month by being part of the Beaver’s Give a Dam initiative to prevent gender-based violence. 

In Solidarity,

Allison Riser, Director, Center for Advocacy, Prevention & Education
Kelly Hower, Executive Director, Student Health Services
Becky Bangs, Executive Director, Equal Opportunity & Access

From: Finance and Administration

Dear Students,

On December 12, the university announced that Chief Shanon Anderson had begun a leave of absence and that the university had appointed James Yon as acting chief of police. Today Chief Anderson separated from employment at the university.

Acting Chief Yon will continue to lead the Department of Public Safety on an interim basis.

I would like to thank Acting Chief Yon for stepping in to lead DPS through this period. Information related to the search for OSU’s next Chief of Police will be forthcoming.

Sincerely,  

Carla  

Carla L. Ho‘ā, Vice President for Finance and Administration, Chief Financial Officer

From: University Relations and Marketing

Dear OSU Community Members:

Immediately upon the release of Thursday’s executive order directing the U.S. Secretary of Education to take steps leading to the potential closure of the U.S. Department of Education, Oregon State University gathered subject matter experts to assess the potential impacts to OSU students and employees.

Importantly, the federal administration has stated that the executive order will not impact federal student aid. Further, OSU spring term financial aid disbursements are already in process and are not impacted by Thursday’s announcement.

Nevertheless, the university is taking preemptive steps to advocate on behalf of OSU students and our access mission, which provides opportunities to families across the state. Here, one in four undergraduates is the first in their family to attend college, and nearly 9,000 of 33,000 undergraduates receive Pell Grants administered by the U.S. Department of Education. These are financial lifelines for students with exceptional need, many of whom use this federal support to graduate, start careers and create prosperity for themselves, their families, the state, the nation and the world. The Pell Grant program accounts for $38 million in tuition, room and board for OSU students alone. 

For these reasons, Oregon State University provided a legal declaration last week in support of a lawsuit brought by the State of Oregon and 19 other states and the District of Columbia that declares the Department of Education to be essential and that any threat to dismantle it – including massive reductions in force – must be forestalled.

Thursday’s executive order also addresses illegal discrimination “obscured under the label ‘diversity, equity, and inclusion’ or similar terms and programs promoting gender ideology.” As we communicated last month, OSU-sponsored programs and curricula are compliant with all state and federal policies and laws, including recent guidance from the Department of Education. No adjustment is required as a result of Thursday’s executive order.

While OSU researchers have received only a handful of stop work orders and federal research funding cuts remain under preliminary injunction, we continue to monitor progress through the courts while asking principal investigators to forward any new federal stop work orders, terminations, requests for responses to questionnaires/surveys, and modification directives to [email protected]. Additional information for OSU researchers is available on the Division of Research and Innovation website.

Finally, we are hearing concerns from OSU community members about recent immigration actions on university campuses as well as threats to academic freedom and freedom of speech. While OSU is not among the universities under active investigation by the Department of Education and Department of Justice, we continue to monitor this developing situation closely while providing resources to interested OSU students and employees. These include resources for Beavers navigating immigration matters and comprehensive resources on free expression and academic freedom at OSU.

We anticipate offering additional resources and information sessions in the coming weeks and will continue to provide updates as we understand further potential impacts.

On behalf of the university,

Rob Odom, Vice President of University Relations and Marketing

From: Student Leadership

Beaver Nation,  

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a lasting impact in your university and community? 

Your student government is currently in the process of selecting one undergraduate student to serve on the OSU Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees is the governing board for Oregon State University and holds fiduciary responsibility for the university. The Board of Trustees meets quarterly, and the student trustee will have the opportunity to serve on one of the board's committees. 

The ASOSU and ASCC Presidents have been entrusted with identifying exceptional candidates for submission to the Oregon Governor's Office for recommendation. The appointed student trustees will serve from mid-September 2025 to June 30, 2027.

Are you invested in student well-being? Would you like to become a member of the University's highest governing body? Apply for the student seat on the Board of Trustees! 

Link to apply: Undergraduate Student Trustee Application Deadline to apply is April 3rd, 2025.

Best,

Audrey Schlotter, ASOSU President

Whitney McFarlane, ASCC President

From: Office of the President

INVITATION

Take a study break and come to the SEC Plaza for soft pretzels and a hot beverage!

Tuesday, March 18

1:30-2:30 p.m.
SEC Plaza

For questions, please contact Shari Brumbach by email or calling 541-760-6188.

From: Office of the Registrar

RSVP FOR OSU'S 156th COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

Congratulations! You are on your way.

Our records show that you may be eligible to attend this year’s Commencement ceremony on June 14, 2025. We would be honored to have you join us in this illustrious celebration of your accomplishments at Oregon State University. 

Below is what you need to do to prepare for the big day. 

Verify eligibility 
Students who graduated in Summer 2024, Fall 2024, Winter 2025 or will graduate in Spring 2025 and Summer 2025 are eligible to participate in the commencement ceremony. 

Undergraduate & Postbaccalaureate Students:
Review your MyDegrees Degree Checklist with your advisor to ensure you are on track to finish all requirements in Spring 2025 or Summer 2025. 

Masters and Doctoral candidates:
Meet with your advisor to ensure you are on track to finish all requirements in Winter 2025, Spring 2025, or Summer 2025. 

Confirm your attendance
Click the button below or go to commencement.oregonstate.edu to RSVP for the 2025 Commencement Ceremony.  
 RSVP
Stay connected
Continue to check the commencement page as well as your OSU email for critical updates and information. 

You will find additional resources including frequently asked questions, ceremony details, and important dates and deadlines. 

Attend the Grad Fair on April 15 and 16 
The Grad Fair will be held on April 15 and 16 from 10 am to 4 pm in the OSU Beaver Store.

Get all your commencement attire, announcements, commencement ceremony, and alumni information. 

Update your plans 
If you have already confirmed your attendance and you can no longer attend the ceremony, please click on the RSVP button above and cancel your attendance. 

Congratulations to the Class of 2025! 

Sincerely, 
Rebecca Mathern, Associate Vice Provost & University Registrar

From: Office of Academic Affairs

Dear students,

The Student Learning Experience (SLE) survey is open until end of day (11:59pm) on Sunday, March 16, 2025.

The short survey should take you under three minutes per course and provides instructors with valuable insight. Please login at beav.es/Student-Learning-Survey or via the Student Learning Experience link in your Canvas course sites. For more information, check out the Student FAQs.

If you experience any technical problems, please contact [email protected].

I encourage you to take time to share your experiences. This information is very helpful to instructors as they consider updates and improvements to their courses.

Alix Gitelman, Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs

From: Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs

Dear Graduate Students: 

I’d like to draw your attention to Provost Feser’s email detailing Graduate School changes which was distributed earlier today. Please contact me if you have general questions about the changes described in the announcement, which move some of the administrative functions to a new unit with Academic Affairs called the Office of Graduate Education. All functions and services you are accustomed to will continue.

If you have questions regarding any aspect of the work you do with Graduate School colleagues on a day-to-day basis, contact Steph Bernell or the person you would typically connect with. Your regular contacts have not changed.

Alix Gitelman, Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs

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Dear Colleagues: 

I am writing to share that the university is taking actions to strengthen OSU’s central administration of graduate education.

The actions are motivated partly by lessons learned on a project over the past fifteen months to streamline central and academic college roles in graduate admissions, enhance engagement with prospective students, and make more efficient use of enrollment IT systems. Teams in the Graduate School, colleges, and the central divisions of Enrollment Management, Information and Technology, and Educational Ventures have all been engaged in this work in various ways.

The project has surfaced opportunities to improve how we administer graduate education at OSU while also reducing costs. Duplication in central administration and confusion over roles are making it harder to efficiently recruit and admit top students, support student success throughout their journey at OSU, and facilitate college aspirations to create and launch new programs. These are not issues caused by any single administrative unit, but rather a feature of a complex mix of widely distributed practices and systems that have evolved over time. A lot of dedicated people work hard to support graduate admissions at OSU, not least in the Graduate School, and that work is appreciated. 

Chief among the actions are to: move the Graduate School’s admissions function into the Division of Enrollment Management (DEM); move the Graduate School’s information technology function into the Division of University Information and Technology (UIT); and move the Graduate School’s remaining programs and activities under the Division of Academic Affairs and into a new unit called the Office of Graduate Education. These shifts will make it easier to serve the unique needs of graduate programs while taking full advantage of the coordinated EM and IT systems and best practices implemented in recent years to support undergraduate enrollment. This approach will also capitalize on the Division of Academic Affairs’ administrative infrastructure.

Effective Monday, March 17, the Graduate School’s recruitment and admissions team directed by Patrick McBrien will report directly to Vice Provost Jon Boeckenstedt. The School’s information technology team will report directly to Digital Experience Director Matt Hansen, a member of Vice Provost Andrea Ballinger’s team. Concurrently, Associate Dean for Graduate Academic Programs and Student Affairs Steph Bernell will report to Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs Alix Gitelman. Directors of the interdisciplinary programs currently situated within the Graduate School will report directly to Senior Vice Provost Gitelman.

Given these organizational shifts, the role of Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate School will be discontinued. Dr. Philip Mote will serve as a senior advisor to me (and beginning April 1, Interim Provost Belinda Batten), assisting with these transitions and other special projects, before returning to his faculty post in the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences on June 30.

Over the last six years, Dr. Mote has provided leadership of both the Graduate School and important university initiatives. Highlights include his work to design and implement a new approach to assessing academic units (Academic Unit Assessment); conceive and develop OSU Grad Advantage, which supports students’ development of transferable skills; encourage OSU’s most competitive graduate programs to adopt holistic admissions; strengthen transdisciplinarity generally and via interdisciplinary graduate programs; and develop a data-informed approach to charting the excellence of OSU’s graduate programs. I am grateful for his contributions and will appreciate his help implementing the transitions noted above.

I recognize that organizational changes of this sort may bring disruptions and will require many in the university community to work through process and system changes. We thank you for helping the university to better serve graduate education at OSU going forward.

Sincerely, Edward Feser, Provost and Executive Vice President

From: Vice President of University Relations and Marketing

Dear OSU Community Members:

For more than 150 years, Oregon State has advanced its land grant mission by expanding pathways to higher education, pursuing innovative research, and engaging communities throughout the state, nation and world. The university’s mission is broadly inclusive and acknowledges the importance of valuing and integrating diverse lived experiences, perspectives and viewpoints in all we do. Further, it recognizes that the university’s pursuit of excellence depends on continually working to remove barriers and create opportunities for access and success for all.

This decades-long commitment has served generations of Oregonians, including first generation college students, people from rural communities, veterans, students of color and others overcoming barriers to education. We are very proud of this tradition and look forward to delivering Oregon State’s mission for many generations to come. 

After careful review of recent guidance from the U.S. Department of Education, executive orders on DEI programs and other federal actions, university experts from the Office of General Counsel, the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access and the Office of Institutional Diversity have determined with confidence that OSU-sponsored programs and curricula are fully compliant with all state and federal laws, including Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.

OSU does not make admissions, hiring, promotion, compensation, housing, discipline, or financial aid decisions based on race, color, or national origin. No one is excluded from OSU-sponsored affinity groups or opportunities based on any protected characteristic. The same goes for scholarships, prizes, cultural centers and graduation celebrations. All OSU programs are open to all community members regardless of background; educational opportunities offered by OSU programs are intended to benefit the entire university community.

Quite simply, all are welcome at Oregon State University. Part of that welcome means meeting communities and students where they are, honoring their unique perspectives, their challenges and their lived experiences. This is who we are as a university, reflecting values that are widely shared throughout the state and across the political spectrum.

With this in mind, we encourage all members of the OSU community to stay true to the university’s mission and values as we continue to monitor and respond to new guidance and federal actions.

On behalf of the university,

Rob Odom, Vice President of University Relations and Marketing

From: University Relations and Marketing 

Dear OSU Community Members:

Since university leaders last wrote to you, the university has proceeded thoughtfully and deliberately in its response to recent executive orders and federal actions while remaining true to Oregon State University’s mission, values and commitments.  As these actions occur, university leaders and subject matter experts act quickly to gather information on potential impacts, and OSU’s Office of General Counsel begins its analysis to determine the relevance of the action to existing OSU policies, as well as state and federal laws.

As the university works to understand and respond to these actions, it does so with its mission and values in mind. OSU remains committed to supporting the access and success of all students and employees. None of the recent executive actions have altered this commitment.

Legal challenges to the federal funding freeze that could impact OSU research

At least two federal judges have issued temporary restraining orders related to the new administration’s efforts to halt some types of federal funding. Oregon State University has joined this effort by filing a declaration in support of the State of Oregon, 21 other states and the District of Columbia as plaintiffs in their motion for a preliminary injunction on the proposed federal funding freeze.

As Oregon's preeminent research university, OSU is impacted by even a temporary pause on awards and disbursements that fund research of the utmost importance to Oregon, the nation and the world. Principal investigators and administrators are encouraged to contact the Division of Research and Innovation at [email protected] with questions prior to taking any action related to federally funded grants and programs. Updates are being provided at this website.

Legal challenges to the federal order restricting gender-affirming care that could impact OSU students

The State of Oregon, the State of Washington and the State of Minnesota, along with three physicians, have filed a lawsuit challenging the recent executive order that threatens funding for medical institutions that provide gender-affirming care. In support of students who are pursuing their education while undergoing medical treatment, OSU has filed a declaration in this lawsuit.

OSU steadfastly supports the success all OSU community members, including students, employees and university stakeholders who belong to the LGBTQ community.

Support for Beavers navigating immigration matters

Consistent with its commitment to success for all students, OSU supports and values international students, students with DACA and undocumented students. Those looking to understand the university’s legal obligations and the responsibilities of OSU employees under OSU policies and state and federal laws, including Oregon Sanctuary Promise laws, can find updated information and resources on our website.

Students who have general concerns about immigration law enforcement activities may reach out to the Office of International Services and the Dreaming Beyond Borders Center. Students on the Corvallis campus may contact ASOSU Student Legal Services with specific legal questions about their immigration status and concerns. Employees are encouraged to contact the Office of International Services.

We will continue to provide updates.

The university continues to gather information and assess the potential impacts of federal actions as they occur. Consistent with the university’s mission, we will continue to incorporate the diversity of experiences and perspectives across the university as we reconcile the potential impacts of executive actions, federal polices and legislation with OSU’s values, policies and Oregon law.

OSU offers many resources to support students and employees. Employees seeking support in navigating this transition are encouraged to engage supportive resources through Lyra Health. We encourage students to consult the many resources available through OSU.

On behalf of the university,

Rob Odom, Vice President of University Relations and Marketing

From: Associate Dean of Student Life

This week, you will see staff moving into the Student Success Center, readying to open the doors for you!  The Student Success Center will be the new home for: 

• Associated Students of Cascades Campus (ASCC)

• The Bridge

• Academic Advising

• Career Development Center

• Student Care

• Student Clubs and Organizations

• Student Health and Wellness

• TRIO Student Support Services

In addition to the convenience of having all of these offices under one roof, the Student Success Center has comfortable lounge space, study spaces, a reflection and meditation room and amenities to get you through your day. Study Grounds in the Student Success Center will provide the Backporch Coffee that you love and a range of salads, sandwiches and other beverages. 

Week of Monday February 10th

• Unlocked 7am-6:30pm Monday through Friday

• Student keycard access 6:30pm-10pm weeknights and 8am-10pm weekends

• All of the offices in the center will be open normal business hours (8am-5pm)

• Study Grounds in the Student Success Center will be closed but getting ready for you!

Beginning Monday February 17th

• Study Grounds in the  Student Success Center will be open

  • Monday-Wednesday, 1pm-6pm

  • Study Grounds Trivia Night @ SSC on Thursday 2/20, time TBA – stay tuned!

• Study Grounds in Obsidian will still be open from 7:30am-11:30am

We can't wait to welcome you into the new building!

For more information on the Student Success Center: https://osucascades.edu/campus-expansion/student-success-center

Katie Wilson, Associate Dean of Student Life, Oregon State University- Cascades

From: Division of Research and Innovation

Dear OSU Community Members:

As the university communicated on Friday, university leaders and subject matter experts are working diligently to review executive actions and provide guidance to university stakeholders. This includes yesterday’s order from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) directing federal agencies to temporarily pause, to the extent permitted by law, grant, loan or federal financial assistance programs that are related to recent executive orders. In response to legal challenges, a federal judge has now blocked this order until at least Feb. 3.

The U.S. Department of Education recently clarified that the OMB memo does not impact financial assistance to individual students provided under Title IV, Higher Education Act funds. However, the university is gathering information and guidance from federal agencies on immediate and potential impacts to sponsored research.

Given Oregon State’s reputation and preeminent status as an institution dedicated to advancing research of utmost importance to the state, the nation and the world, even a temporary pause on the issuance of new awards and on the disbursement of federal funds for open awards has broad impacts across the university. As we assess these impacts and receive additional federal guidance, we will provide updates on the Division of Research and Innovation website. Principal investigators and administrators are urged to contact the Division of Research and Innovation with questions prior to taking any action related to federally funded grants and to notify us immediately of any stop-work orders they receive. We can be reached at [email protected].

Given potential delays and uncertainties in federal reimbursements in sponsored research, we expect to provide additional guidance in the coming weeks to colleges, principal investigators and administrators. In the meantime, we will continue to advance sponsored research deliverables and support our research colleagues and all members of our thriving community at Oregon State. We deeply value the work that you do and all you contribute to the university’s mission.

Sincerely,

Irem Tumer, Vice President for Research and Innovation

Jennifer Creighton, Associate Vice President for Research Administration, Finance and Operations

From: Office of the President

Dear Oregon State Community Members,

We are pleased to announce that Oregon State University will hold its 156th commencement ceremony on Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Reser Stadium in Corvallis.

All on-campus and Ecampus students graduating between summer 2024 through summer 2025 are invited to participate in the Corvallis commencement ceremony.

The 24th commencement ceremony for OSU-Cascades will be held on Sunday, June 15, 2025 in Bend. All OSU-Cascades students graduating between summer 2024 and summer 2025 are invited to participate in the Bend commencement ceremony.

We are looking forward to welcoming New York Times columnist and best-selling author Nicholas D. Kristof, as our commencement speaker at this year’s university-wide ceremony in Corvallis. Kristof has won two Pulitzer Prizes and an Emmy, and has made several television documentaries. Kristof grew up on a farm in rural Yamhill, Oregon, and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Harvard College; he later studied law at Oxford on a Rhodes Scholarship. His extensive writing and television commentary on human rights, conflict, global health, education, rural communities and many other topics continue to inspire and motivate. We are delighted he will address OSU graduates as they begin their lives beyond OSU.

We look forward to recognizing graduates’ academic success and celebrating with their families and friends this June. Visit the university-wide commencement ceremony website and the OSU-Cascades ceremony website for more information.

Thank you for your support and enthusiasm as we prepare to honor Oregon State’s 2025 graduates.

Sincerely,

Jayathi Y. Murthy, President
Edward Feser, Provost and Executive Vice President