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.

Student Success Virtual Event

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.)

We believe an OSU education is a valuable tool for a person's success in life. We understand that many student have difficulty affording that education. Therefore, we hope our financial contribution will help more students accomplish their goal of a college degree.

Richard T. Yerian, ’65, & Judy B. Yerian, scholarship donors

We believe Black education is a huge need in this country. We hope our gifts accelerate inclusion and equality in the world.

Timothy J. Moriarty & Dr. Arthur R. Anderson, ’77, student supporters

We believe in giving back. It's fulfilling to be able to offer opportunities to students who may not otherwise have them.

Judith Ebmeyer, ’73, & Keith Ebmeyer, ’72, scholarship donors

We believe helping students further their education will help business and industry with their future challenges.

Denise F. Cooper & Michael Charles Cooper, ’73

We believe everyone should be able to afford a quality education.

Edwin J. Amonsen, Jr., ’70, & Katherine R. Voss

We believe scholarships make it possible for students to do extraordinary things.

Edward & Janet Chen of the Wei Family Private Foundation, a scholarship donor

I believe in emphasizing student success by offering outstanding courses, lectures and labs supported by learning assistance and consulting to make the challenging process of learning more meaningful and enjoyable.

Ronald A. Schoenheit, ’65, student success donor

I believe my scholarship will make it possible for students to make a livelihood for themselves.

Frances I. Saylor, scholarship donor

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