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Four OSU Honors Students Offered a Scholarship for 2024-2025 Fulbright U.S. Student Program

By Kallie Hagel on Aug. 15, 2024

The Fulbright Student Scholarship is an international academic exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government for students pursuing graduate study, conducting research or teaching English abroad. This year, four Honors College students from Oregon State have been offered Fulbright scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year: Emma Baughman of Portland, Mohnish Judge of Lake Oswego, Aubreyanna Olsen of Salem and Camden Schmidt of Cheyenne, Wyoming. A fifth OSU applicant, Brittni Wisner of Palmer, Alaska, has been chosen as an alternate.

Class of 2024 Graduate Feature — Gabriel Keali’i Jones

By Kallie Hagel on June 6, 2024

Class of 2024 graduate Gabriel Keali’i Jones is determined to make a positive impact on marine conservation. Gabe graduated with two honors degrees in ecological engineering and chemical oceanography. These fields have given him a deeper understanding of the environmental issues affecting coastal communities. “Growing up Native Hawai’ian, I have always felt drawn to restoring the natural world,” he says.

Class of 2024 Graduate Feature — Grace Knutsen

By Kallie Hagel on June 5, 2024

Back when she was deciding where to attend college, class of 2024 graduate Grace Knutsen knew that she wanted to pursue an academically rigorous education while staying close to her roots. As an Oregonian, Grace chose Oregon State University and the Honors College, finding it an ideal place to explore her diverse academic interests and build meaningful connections. Grace will graduate in June with an H.B.A. in history, French and German, as well as a minor in military history — all accomplished within the supportive and enriching environment of the Honors College.