College of Agricultural Sciences

Oregon State University announced last week the appointment of Dr. Gail Langellotto as Director of the BioResource Research program in the College of Agricultural Sciences.   Langellotto, a professor in the Department of Horticulture and has been a faculty member at OSU since 2007, and will take on her new role starting July 1st. OSU said her research f...

Oregon State University's College of Agricultural Sciences has appointed Joshua Hackenbruck as its new Coordinator-Capital Construction Project Manager.   A seasoned design and construction professional, OSU officials said Hackenbruck brings extensive experience in all phases of project delivery, from concept through completion.  Si...

Later this year, Oregon State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences plans to open Withycombe Hall following a full renovation.  College of Ag Dean Staci Simonich noted the $75 million in upgrades focused on a host of safety improvements, including fire, electrical, plumbing and accessibility.  But she added...

Dr. Adam Ward has been named Interim Associate Dean of Academics at Oregon State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences.  Ward, a full professor and the Biological & Ecological Engineering Department head, took on his new responsibilities November 13th.  School officials ...

Oregon State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences dean has her eye to the future.  Dr. Staci Simonich became the first woman to lead the college earlier this year, after serving as acting dean for roughly a month.  She said one of her top priorities as the school comes out of COVID, is connecting with the stake holders statewide. “Not just m...

Oregon State University College of Agricultural Sciences is searching for a new dean, after Alan Sams announced he will leave Corvallis this month. After serving as the dean for three years, Sams announced to faculty and staff in February he was leaving OSU for Texas A&M University where he will serve as Vice President for operational innovation. S ...

On Tuesday, Oregon State University announced it had received a $1.58 million donation from Northwest Farm Credit Services to improve agriculture education. School officials say the aim of the gift is to enhance existing programs in the College of Agricultural Science at OSU that will have an immediate impact on the diversity, innovation and sustainability of the industry across the state and bey