“When I walk into the Portland airport and see the beautiful display of wood, it feels like Beaver town.” Traveling through PDX this holiday season? Make sure you look up! More than two dozen OSU alumni worked on the project, reflecting OSU's role in bringing mass timber construction to the U.S. ✈️

When it comes to cat emotions, it’s all about human purr-ception. A new study finds that our human feelings influence beliefs about cats' well-being. Learn more about the study and why its findings are critically important to cat welfare and human-cat relationships: beav.es/UYZ

The future of semiconductors starts in Oregon. That’s the case OSU and 95 partners made this week to visiting representatives of the National Science Foundation who evaluated our proposal, Frontiers of Advanced Semiconductor Technology (FAST). More: fast-engine.org @tinakotek.bsky.social

A statewide study of more than 60,000 adult Oregonians shows that living near cannabis retail stores is associated with a greater tendency toward frequent cannabis use but a lower likelihood of heavy alcohol consumption. beav.es/oix #OSUResearch

On Veterans Day and every day, we are grateful to our OSU veteran students and community members for all they have given of themselves to this country. Oregon State is home to the largest military-connected community at any higher education institution in Oregon.

We love a foggy fall morning on campus! 🍂☁️ #OregonState

This fall, we welcomed students from more than 100 countries! International students and colleagues are a vital part of Oregon State University's globally connected mission. Please join us in welcoming them to #BeaverNation!

Oregon State researchers have developed a smartphone-based #AI system that accurately predicts the ripeness and internal quality of avocados. 🥑 Learn more from @popsci.com ➡️ beav.es/xRT #OregonState #OSUResearch @andrewpaul.bsky.social @osuagsci.bsky.social

We’re proud to be the largest university in Oregon for the 12th year in a row. Scroll through to read some statistics about fall 2025 enrollment at Oregon State, then learn more: beav.es/xbV

An Oregon State campus tour written by our Gen Z student employees? Our new Provost Roy Haggerty understood the assignment. 💯

“I wanted to ensure that the workforce itself saw the value in the research — that they saw themselves as researchers, too.” As a graduate student, Nichole’s research focused on non-language childhood communication and how kids express emotional stress: beav.es/x8G @liberalartsosu.bsky.social

Your Beaver journey starts here. Please join us in welcoming the more than 38,000 Oregon State University students who started their academic year this week! Shown here: Incoming students in Corvallis at Convocation earlier this week. 🧡🖤 #OregonState

Beavers, start your engines! 🏁 For the first time ever, an OSU-branded car will race on the NASCAR track! The car will be on display on the Corvallis campus this Friday, Aug. 29, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in Parker Plaza. beav.es/xNv

Orange and black and built for speed. Stay tuned, #BeaverNation. 🏁 #OregonState

Researchers are closer to equipping a dog-like robot to conduct science on the surface of Mars after days of experiments at White Sands National Park in New Mexico. 🤖 Learn more: beav.es/xGh @engineering.oregonstate.edu

“I want to ensure that parks are healthy and accessible to all.” –Recent #BeaverGrad Celine Castillo During her time at the School of Liberal Arts, Celine engaged in projects that combined her interests in environmental justice and community outreach. @liberalartsosu.bsky.social

"We have researchers all over the world interested in what we are doing." 🌊 At the O.H. Hinsdale Wave Research Laboratory, OSU researchers and students are gaining important insights to make coastal homes more resilient in extreme weather. @fox12oregon.bsky.social

Whether in the lab or on the volleyball court, recent #BeaverGrad Vivian Light made the most of her time at Oregon State. Her story is a reminder that success isn’t about choosing between passions, but pursuing what makes your heart full. 🧡 Learn more: beav.es/xSD @osuscience.bsky.social

“The process allowed me to uncover my story, understand my journey, and recognize my identity — as a researcher, a student, and an active member of my campus community." Learn more about recent #BeaverGrad José Naranjo Mendez: beav.es/xUY @engineering.oregonstate.edu

Go behind the scenes in the Brazilian Pantanal, the largest freshwater wetland in the world, to learn how Charlotte Eriksson and her team study jaguars – and what their findings may mean for climate refuge. More info: beav.es/xot #OSUResearch @osuagsci.bsky.social

#BeaverGrad Emily Kaneshiro researched how to mitigate the effects of wildfire smoke in grapes — and make Oregon wines even more enjoyable. Learn about Emily’s research project (and find out what’s next for her)! 🍇🍷 beav.es/xoY @osuscience.bsky.social @osuagsci.bsky.social ‪ #OSUResearch

A healthy shark means a healthy ocean.🦈 🌊 @cbsmornings.bsky.social recently joined Oregon State's Big Fish Lab team out on the open seas to learn more about their work. @osuagsci.bsky.social

"Our research shows that outdoor recreation isn’t some kind of bonus, it’s a public health necessity." A new study led by OSU scientists analyzed behavior and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about their findings! beav.es/Nyr

"What we've learned in the last 50 years is that sharks are incredibly complex." Today is the 50th anniversary of #Jaws. 🦈 Several members of OSU's Big Fish Lab were interviewed for a story about the movie's impact on public perception of sharks. beav.es/NCA #Jaws50 @osuagsci.bsky.social

After Saturday's Commencement ceremony, we asked #BeaverGrad parents why their kids would call home from school. 🤗🖤🧡🎓 #OregonState

The tassels: Turned The future: Calling Way to go, Beavs! 🧡🖤 More #BeaverGrad photos: beav.es/N9y

Congratulations to the class of 2025! Use your knowledge and talents to serve all humanity. Make change where change is needed. Inspire. Be proud. Walk with confidence. You will always be part of @oregonstate.edu and #BeaverNation. #GoBeavs

The Class of 2025 did the dam thing and we couldn’t be prouder 🖤🧡🎓 #OregonState #BeaverGrad

Commencement is almost here! Please remember that all graduates and guests must follow OSU's Clear Bag Policy. Learn which bags are allowed in Reser Stadium and which ones aren't: beav.es/NrV #BeaverGrad

Commencement is almost here! 🎓 We sat down with graduating Beavers as they shared their OSU memories, feelings about moving on and excitement for their futures. 🧡🖤 #BeaverGrad

Oregon State University will graduate a record 8,011 students during our 156th commencement ceremony this Saturday, June 14, at Reser Stadium in Corvallis. beav.es/Njd We can't wait. #BeaverGrad

Commencement is right around the corner! Our graduating students share advice to inspire the next generation of Beavers — from making friends to getting involved to creating a memorable college experience. #BeaverGrad

A supportive college experience can go a long way. The class of 2025 reflects on the people who made their time at OSU special — the ones who validated their thoughts, encouraged them and made them feel proud of their future path. 🎓 #BeaverGrad #OregonState

Oregon State University makes an extraordinary impact on the Oregon economy. Case in point: For every dollar invested by the state, OSU delivers $13.18 of economic impact. Learn more in our brand-new Economic Impact Report: beav.es/economic_impact #OregonState

The people we meet — and the friendships we build — can change our lives forever. Our graduating students share how they first met, the memories they’ve created along the way and how they’ll continue to support one another. Learn more about the 2025 Commencement Ceremony: beav.es/Nzq #BeaverGrad

So proud of these @oregonstate.edu rowing coaches for their work rescuing a man from the Willamette River, beav.es/NaE. #GoBeavs

Join us May 28 for the Governor Tom McCall Memorial Lecture in Public Affairs featuring U.S. Sen. @RonWyden. Sen. Wyden’s presentation will discuss his new book, “It Takes Chutzpah: How to Fight Fearlessly for Progressive Change." Register here: beav.es/NRY

The countdown to Commencement has begun! In celebration, we’re introducing “Between the Trees,” a series that asks graduating students about their time at OSU — and what they’re excited to explore next. 🌳 Learn how each of their lives has changed since first arriving on campus. #BeaverGrad 🎓🎉

Please join us in welcoming Roy Haggerty to #OregonState!

Robots have appeared in movies and on TV for decades. If you could choose one to be friends with, who would it be and why? 🤖 We asked our students the same question. And they delivered. May the 4th be with you!

Spotted on campus: Some of our Starship bots have a new look to help celebrate OSU's accomplishments in robotics and AI. Innovation on the move! Learn more: beav.es/N8R

Artifacts from the Oregon State archives reveal a forgotten spring tradition on campus: A May Day pageant! 🌸 #TBT beav.es/N8M

Oregon State’s 2025 commencement honorary doctorate recipient is @deepseadawn.bsky.social! Her work applies geographic information system technology to ocean and coastal environments, helping us see plate tectonics, volcanic eruptions, hydrothermal vents and other wonders of the ocean floor. 🌊

It’s Dam Proud Day, OSU’s giving day! Today, you can share your Oregon State pride and help OSU students thrive. #DamProudDay #BeavsGive 🦫

AI is reshaping our world, and Beavers are playing a major role in that transformation. Here are six things you might not know about #OregonState and #AI. #AIWeek2025 beav.es/NhP

Welcome to @oregonstate.edu, Debbie Craig. I am looking forward to all you will do to expand and deepen OSU’s relationships with health care communities and other constituents.

Please join us in welcoming Forrest Masters, new Kearney Dean of @engineering.oregonstate.edu, to #BeaverNation!

Professor David Hendrix photographed this literal ray of spring equinox light shining through the skybridge connecting Cordley Hall and the Agriculture & Life Sciences Building. It’s a phenomenon he’s dubbed “BeaverHenge” because it only happens during the equinox. 🦫✨ Happy spring, everyone!

Loved learning more about collaborations in research, sensory tasting, & food safety during a visit to the Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA), where so many @oregonstate.edu alumni are making careers. So thankful for the TCCA's generous support. @osuagsci.bsky.social, #GoBeavs

Delighted to experience @oregonstate.edu's work in seafood, fisheries, farms & community health during a visit to the @osuextension.bsky.social office in Clatsop County, the Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station-Astoria, & the Seafood Research & Education Center. @osuagsci.bsky.social, #GoBeavs