Student Success Society

Our special community honoring donors who champion students

Oregon State University donors make a profound impact on students’ lives. To celebrate these donors, the OSU Foundation has created a recognition program honoring those who support students through cumulative gifts of $50,000 or more for scholarships, graduate fellowships or student programs.

At Oregon State, students have always been our highest priority. With President Jayathi Murthy’s vision for the university’s future outlined in the strategic plan Prosperity Widely Shared, the entire university community – including donors, alumni, parents and friends – must remain steadfast in our commitment to becoming a university where “every student graduates.”

This new recognition society, now more than 750 members strong, provides an opportunity to foster community among donors who share a passion for student success. Members have special opportunities to hear directly from OSU students about their experiences, through in-person and virtual events as well as other communications.

Special thanks to our Student Success Campaign Cabinet

Ruth A. Beyer, ’77, co-chair

Rebecca M. Camden, ’17 (Hon. alum.), co-chair

Penny Yano Atkins, ’79

Patty White Bedient, ’75

Gayle E. Fitzpatrick, ’78

Elise F. McClure, ’81

Caron K. Ogg

Lara Ogg

Mary E. Power, ’90

President Emeritus Edward J. Ray, ’22 (Hon. Ph.D.)

My scholarship has allowed me to pursue my true passion for the conservation of large mammals and carnivores as well as work towards making this world a more open place for all organisms, not just humans. Thank you to the donors who have been an influential part of my OSU education.

Maizy Kesterson, fisheries, wildlife and conservation sciences ’22

I really don’t know what I would have done without the help. I feel immensely grateful and blessed to be able to have so many people in my corner willing to support me financially in times where many of us are struggling.

Cori Elam, English and education ’21

I’m so appreciative of the coaches, donors and everyone who made my scholarship possible. It enabled me to continue my playing career and is helping to pay for graduate school. Seeing my teammates’ reaction to my scholarship announcement and getting to share that moment with them was very special.

Taha Elwefati, social science ’23, OSU-Cascades

I couldn’t be more appreciative of how OSU’s College of Pharmacy has equipped me with the opportunities and tools that will prepare me as a future pharmacist. As a pharmacy intern, I am finding myself to be most passionate about pursuing a career in critical care, and it is through the support of our donors that I am able to work towards these goals.

Evita Santos, pharmacy

Coming from a low-income family, I was always unsure about being able to afford college. I really wanted to go, but I didn’t know if I could, or if it would even be worth it. However, thanks to this scholarship, I can pursue my degree without the weight of financial worries.

Cameron Anderson, botany

My scholarship opened a whole world of music study at OSU with their amazing faculty.

Emilia Veremchuk, music education graduate student

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