Faculty Support and Excellence

Standout faculty members infuse energy and ingenuity into their programs, spark curiosity in students, make game-changing discoveries and push innovation across Oregon State University.

Donors play a critical role in OSU’s ability to attract and retain some of the world’s top educators, scientists and scholars in their fields. Every gift supporting these OSU faculty positions has a ripple effect on the excellence of the university and makes a life-altering impact on students.

I love investigating new ways to design steel-frame buildings for seismic resistance and rapid return to service. It's exciting to think that I might contribute in some small way to community safety and resilience.

Judy Liu, Glenn Willis Holcomb Professor in Structural EngineeringCollege of Engineering

My greatest work-related joys come from collaboration. Working closely with colleagues from all over the world to conduct research and creating learning environments with a diverse group of students are both highly rewarding experiences.

Ted Paterson, L. W. "Bill" Lane Professor of Family Business ManagementCollege of Business

Mentoring junior scientists is an honor and pleasure: by far the best part of my job. Knowing that this next generation of amazingly intelligent, talented and dedicated scientists are leading the way forward makes me so hopeful for the future.

Rebecca Vega-Thurber, Emile F. Pernot Distinguished Professor in MicrobiologyCollege of Science

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Endowed and named faculty support funds honor nationally and internationally known scholars, educators, researchers and leaders in their fields – empowering them to undertake groundbreaking research, develop exceptional learning opportunities for students and forge new paths in their field.