From Practicum to Classroom: Arden’s MAT Journey
If you're thinking about joining the MAT program, do it. It changed my trajectory in the best way possible.
Finding Inspiration in Italy: Blair’s Study Abroad Experience
Being in Italy has allowed me to engage directly with environments shaped by centuries of craftsmanship and thoughtful design. It complements my business studies by giving me a more well-rounded perspective on product, management and marketing.
Award-winning author Carter Sickels to read at OSU-Cascades on May 14
The award-winning novelist and essayist Carter Sickels will read from his work at Oregon State University – Cascades on May 14 as part of the Master of Fine Arts in Writing’s Distinguished Visiting Writer series.
Sickels will present and read from his work at a public event at 6:30 p.m. in the Charles McGrath Family Atrium in Edward J. Ray Hall on the OSU-Cascades campus.
The event is free, but registration is required. A book signing will follow, with book sales hosted by Roundabout Books.
Carter Sickels is the OSU-Cascades MFA in Writing program's 2026 Spring Distinguished Visiting Writer
OSU Presidential Scholar: Luke Donaldson '25
Growing up in the small town of Coquille on Oregon's southern coast, senior Luke Donaldson developed a love for the natural world from a young age. He remembers looking up at the patches of clear-cut forests on the hills surrounding his town and wondering if there was a better way to manage the forests so they would be preserved for future generations.
From Student to Executive Director
"I was a nontraditional student going back to school after a long career in retail. My return to school changed everything and opened my world to new possibilities."
A Path of Her Own: Kristen’s Global Journey
"Because the campus was just finding its feet, there was a unique opportunity to shape my own path rather than just follow a preset curriculum."
OSU-Cascades and PRAx bring Grammy-nominated performance “BeLoud, BeLoved, BeLonging” to the Tower
Oregon State University – Cascades and OSU’s Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts, known as PRAx, continue their performing arts partnership with “BeLoud, BeLoved, BeLonging,” a Grammy-nominated musical collaboration by Imani Winds and Andy Akiho.
The performance will take place April 12 at the Tower Theatre in Bend.
The genre-defying program bridges traditional and contemporary music while exploring the issue of mass incarceration through percussion and wind arrangements, and showcasing the transformative power of the arts.
OSU-Cascades' collaboration with PRAx, OSU's performing arts center continues with a Grammy-nominated performance on April 12.
Oregon State Legislature approves funding for OSU-Cascades student health and recreation center
The Oregon State Legislature has approved $42 million in state-backed bonds to support construction of a student health and recreation center at Oregon State University – Cascades, marking a milestone in the campus’s development.
A concept illustration of the future student health and recreation center.
Confidence Built in the Classroom: Ansley's Path to Teaching
"The faculty truly care about your success both professionally and personally. They take the time to mentor you, push your thinking and help you grow into the educator you want to become. That level of support and connection made a huge difference in my experience."