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Scientists at Oregon State University have figured out how to watch and reverse the protein clumping that damages brains in Alzheimer's patients. The breakthrough could lead to treatments that actually undo some of the disease's harm.
Kennedie Shuler matched a school record untouched since 1983 with 10 steals in one game, nearly adding a triple-double as Oregon State beat Gonzaga 92-87 in overtime. The thrilling Pacific Northwest rivalry game delivered drama until the final buzzer.
For 49 days, thousands of Reddit users voted daily to eliminate US states one by one in a hilariously heated geography contest. Oregon emerged victorious after an intense final showdown with Minnesota.
Researchers at Oregon State University developed a new therapy that fights lung cancer tumors while preventing deadly muscle wasting in a single treatment. Early results in mice show the approach works 2.5 times better than standard treatments without harmful side effects.
Oregon is installing 24 new fast-charging electric vehicle stations along its major highways, bringing 126 charging ports to travelers from the coast to eastern Oregon. Several stations could be charging cars within the next year.
South Carolina State University's championship victory earned more than a trophy—it made history. For the first time ever, an HBCU flag now flies over the State House dome.
Religious and government leaders will launch Minaret University in Osun State this week, marking a milestone in interfaith education. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community's new institution welcomed Nigeria's sultan, a traditional king, and the state governor for its historic first day.
More than 1,800 Savannah State University students were celebrated for achieving a 3.0 GPA or higher at the school's April Honors Convocation. The ceremony recognized everything from Dean's List achievers to the university's top academic representative for Georgia's university system.
A small Texas university just proved that big ideas don't require big campuses. Angelo State students defeated teams from schools ten times their size at a national innovation competition.
A Nigerian state is building an AI university designed to train students for high-paying global tech jobs without leaving home. The ambitious project aims to transform talented graduates into digital exports earning international salaries.
Over 80 students at Bemidji State University presented months of research to the public, showing how small universities offer big opportunities. Their projects ranged from memory science to real-world marketing, all aimed at solving everyday problems.
Mohtarama "Mary" Qazizada fled Afghanistan in 2019 and arrived at Eastern Oregon University barely speaking English. Three years later, she's graduating with a 3.9 GPA as the school's highest-honored student.
For the first time in South Carolina history, a historically black college's flag is flying over the State House dome. South Carolina State University earned the honor after winning the HBCU national championship in a thrilling four-overtime victory.
For the first time ever, a historically Black college's flag waves over South Carolina's State House. The honor celebrates South Carolina State University's thrilling championship victory and marks a powerful moment of recognition.
South Carolina State University made history twice this week: winning the HBCU national championship and becoming the first historically black college to fly its flag over the State House. A victory parade Wednesday will celebrate both milestones.
More than 4,100 students from 40 states and 31 countries just earned top academic honors at South Dakota State University. These scholars maintained at least a 3.5 GPA while juggling a full course load.
Tessa Saxe from Morrisonville earned a prestigious Oklahoma State University scholarship worth thousands. She's one of hundreds of students receiving support from the university's $1.8 million scholarship program.
Oregon just became the first state to fund wildlife conservation through tourism taxes, raising $37 million annually to protect everything from gray wolves to tiny caddisflies. The bipartisan bill shifts the burden from hunters to hotel guests, creating a model other states are already watching.
Oregon's new bill drops the legal e-bike riding age from 16 to 14, allowing schools to finally teach safety to the teens already riding. While other states ban e-bikes, Oregon is choosing education over restriction.
Oregon lawmakers are taking another shot at a groundbreaking bill that would add just over 1% to hotel taxes to fund wildlife conservation. The money could save more than 300 struggling species while giving 49 other states a blueprint for protecting their own wildlife.
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