Staci Simonich

Oregon State University says following a national search, Dr. Jia Hu has been named the new Associate Dean of Academic Programs in the College of Agricultural Sciences, effective July 1st.  Hu currently serves as the Assistant Dean for Graduate Education in the University of Arizona’s College of Agriculture, Life, and Environmental Sciences.   Early ...

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...

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 has a new leader for the College of Agricultural Sciences. Edward Feser, OSU Provost and Executive Vice President announced late last week that Dr. Staci Simonich has been selected as OSU’s dean as well as the Director of the Oregon Agricultural Experiment Station. Her ne ...