25 Years of the Honors College: Enduring Values, Lasting Impacts

By Kallie Hagel on May 15, 2025

"This story from the 2020 Honors Link reflects on the first 25 years of the Honors College and 65 years of honors education at Oregon State, tracing its evolution from a bold idea to a thriving academic community. Featuring alumni reflections and a visual timeline of key milestones, the article shows how the college’s growth hasn’t followed a straight line — shaped instead by persistence, creativity and transformation. Like the students it serves, the Honors College has continually adapted to new challenges while remaining true to its original vision: offering a rigorous, student-centered education." — Ava Wittman, Honors College Student Writer

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25 Year Anniversary Story

Read the 2020 Honors Link