Honors College Alumni Community
Dam Proud Day 2025, the annual OSU Day of Giving, was on Wednesday, April 30. The Honors College raised over $80,000 for scholarships, with gifts from almost 190 donors. Thank you so much to everyone who supports honors students.
The Honors College and Program alumni community is one of the most active, accomplished and engaged groups of Oregon State University graduates, and we are committed to providing alums with opportunities to connect with one another and with current students. Whether you attend one of the events and meet-ups we hold throughout the U.S. and online each year, share your career insights with the next generation of honors students or just follow HC newsletters and social media, we are excited to have you involved.
We want to hear your ideas and input. Reach out to the Honors College Assistant Dean of Advising, External Relations and Operations, Kevin Stoller, with your thoughts at (541) 737-6425 or [email protected].
Catch up with HC Alum and Former ASOSU President Carissa O’Donnell, '24
Carissa graduated from Oregon State University with an H.B.S. in environmental economics and policy. Since then, she has earned an M.A. in climate and society from Columbia University's Climate School and now serves as a legislative fellow with the New York State Senate. In this Q&A, Carissa shares what she’s reading, reflects on her time in the Honors College and offers advice for students looking to make a meaningful impact.
Upcoming Honors College Events
The Honors College hosts a number of in-person and Zoom events each term for alumni and friends to attend. See below for the 2025-2026 schedule of events.
- Tuesday, Feb. 17, 5:30 p.m. - Join OSU College of Liberal Arts Dean Philip J Williams and fellow Oregon State community members for an Austin-Round Rock happy hour at Anchor Bar in Round Rock, TX to connect with fellow Beavers and hear university updates. Special thanks to Joachim Strenk, '86, for hosting this event. RSVP by emailing [email protected] or by calling 541-609-2640.
- Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 5 p.m. PT, Zoom. Attend the second Winter Undergraduate Research Showcase! At these online events, current honors students will present brief, accessible talks about their research and answer questions. Presenters will be different than the first Winter Undergraduate Research Showcase. Zoom link will be provided upon RSVP.
- Friday, March 6, noon-1:00 p.m. PT - State of the Honors College presentation. RSVP here!
- Friday, April 17, noon-1:00 p.m. PT - A conversation about the Honors College thesis
Dam Proud Day
Dam Proud Day 2026 is on Wednesday, April 29. Last year, nearly 190 donors came together to raise over $80,000 for student scholarships. Thank you for your support!
Alumni Leadership Circle
The Honors College Alumni Leadership Circle (ALC) is a group of honors alumni committed to supporting and advancing the Honors College’s mission and values. The group meets remotely in fall and spring to hear college updates and discuss strategies for creating meaningful, ongoing connections between alumni and the Honors College experience. In the winter, the ALC is invited to join other HC leadership groups, the Board of Regents and Parent and Family Leadership Circle, for a special State of the College presentation.
ALC members advise in the development and implementation of new alumni networking programming and support the creation of opportunities that support the current student experience. Members are encouraged to make an annual contribution of any amount to the Honors College.
Giving to the HC
In the Oregon State University Honors College, some of the most dedicated, creative, and talented undergraduates in the world become the leaders and change-makers of tomorrow. Innovative classes, unparalleled original research opportunities, and unique community activities engage students from all of the university's undergraduate majors in the practice and art of applying knowledge to real-world problems and building connections between disparate fields and perspectives.
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All alumni and friends can subscribe to the Honors College's quarterly family newsletters and Honors Link, the HC news source. Subscribers will also receive invitations to special events for honors community members.
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"The interdisciplinary nature of the HC allowed me to break out of my academic bubble. In HC classes, I am not just talking to other students in my discipline. I learn and interact with future engineers, doctors, researchers, and public servants."
Camden Schmidt, '23, Environmental Economics and Policy
"Honors College faculty are some of the most enthusiastic professors I have had the privilege to study with. They bring a refreshing, exciting energy to class and clearly care deeply about their students and their field."
Grace Knutsen, '24, History, German and French
"At first, I didn’t comprehend the wealth of resources and guidance available in the Honors College. The thesis was daunting initially but once I took a hands-on approach to my academic career, everything followed naturally. My thesis experience created networking opportunities, learning experiences, lasting connections and made me an official published author!"
Lorenzo Curtis ’23, Ecological Engineering
Alumni Testimonials