Derek Abbey, ’99

College of Liberal Arts

Derek Abbey, ’99
College of Liberal Arts

Derek Abbey found himself in Corvallis through the United States Marine Corps. Selected for a commissioning program after enlisting, he was sent to OSU to earn a bachelor's degree. Upon graduating, he became a ground officer and was chosen for an aviation contract. After serving 23 years, Derek retired as a major in 2014. He has dedicated his post-military career to furthering veterans' programs. As the president & CEO of Project Recover — a nonprofit bringing missing-in-action fallen soldiers home — Derek is giving closure to grieving families. Amongst this, his dedication to OSU remains strong; he is an avid champion of OSU veterans' projects, a frequent supporter of the OSUAA and a volunteer with the Beaver wrestling program.

Kathleen "Kae" McCarthy, Ph.D. '22

Derek Abbey, ’99

Sonia Camacho, '21, MEng '22

Adrienne Livingston, '96

Jeanne Carver, M.S. '79

Mar'quis Bryant-Morgan, '21

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Ask Alumni | Maximizing LinkedIn with a Powerful Profile

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Ask Alumni | Stress, Sleep and Self-Care: Balancing Your Well-Being

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