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Rhwan Krogh stands outside of Kidder Hall on Oregon State’s campus on Oct. 15th. He helps international students adjust to life in Corvallis.

Local philanthropist invites international students into local families

Danlu Yang, News Contributor
October 30, 2023

Renowned for his international heritage and dedication, Rhawn Krogh was born into a diverse family. With three Korean descendant sisters, two Cambodian brothers and one Thai sister, Krogh and his six...


An illustration depicting marijuana leaves and alcohol bottles. The consumption of illicit substances is up in the air for many international students.

Recreational Marijuana Use for International Students: Rights and Risks

Nino Paoli, News Contributor
November 28, 2022

Possession and use of recreational marijuana for those age 21 and older was legalized in Oregon on July 1, 2015, but this incongruity between state and federal law creates a gray area for international...

Young protestors display their signs at a Ukraine protest at the Benton County Courthouse in Corvallis, Ore. on March 5. According to Grace Atebe, director of the Office of International Services, Oregon State University wants to help all those in the university community who have been impacted by the Russian-Ukrainian war.

OSU ‘committed to providing care and support’ for students impacted by Russia-Ukraine war

Zeva Rosenbaum, News Contributor
April 21, 2022

Oregon State University and the Office of International Services are working to support students affected by the Russia-Ukraine war. Dan Larson, vice provost for student affairs, said OSU is working...

Chemical engineering major Zaid Al Attar poses on Oct. 7 near the Memorial Union. Al Attar, who’s from Iraq, believes OSU students should be more aware of Thanksgiving’s history.

International students give their perspective on Thanksgiving’s history, place in American culture

Hayden Lohr, News Contributor
November 1, 2021

Thanksgiving is approaching and while the holiday is popular in the United States, it is not internationally celebrated so many Oregon State University international students hold unique opinions on its...

Godson Ehiemere, an Oregon State University international student and industrial engineering graduate, in front of the International Living-Learning Center on the OSU Corvallis, Ore. campus. After graduating, Ehiemere plans on moving to Portland, Ore. to begin a position at a manufacturing company. 

International student graduates find ‘home is nowhere and everywhere at once’

Jeremiah Estrada, News Contributor
June 7, 2021

Oregon State University graduate student Godson Ehiemere is graduating with a Master of Science degree in industrial engineering this June, and he is one of many international students who will be graduating...

The International Living-Learning Center, also known as the ILLC, is one of OSU’s on campus dorms located at 1701 SW Western Boulevard. 

OSU international students react to voting rights

Kelsy Valentine, News Contributor
November 8, 2020

While voting in elections is a right given to American citizens, international students at Oregon State University are unable to vote in the election, yet will still feel its effects. Voting is one of...

Oregon State University, alongside 19 other universities, launched a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security for a new rule requiring international students to take at least one in-person class to remain eligible for their visa. A day after the lawsuit was filed, the government subsequently rescinded the order.

International students still feel pressure, even after ICE restrictions are lifted

Teresita Guzman Nader, News Reporter
July 28, 2020

While the ICE restrictions for international students have been lifted, some international students still feel pressured by the ruling. Oregon State University community members are showing their support...

Oregon State University, alongside 19 other universities, launched a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security for a new rule requiring international students to take at least one in-person class to remain eligible for their visa. A day after the lawsuit was filed, the government subsequently rescinded the order.

Alongside other universities, OSU launches lawsuit, government subsequently rescinds order

Millicent Durand, News Contributor
July 23, 2020

Oregon State University, alongside 19 other universities located in Washington, California, Arizona and Utah, launched a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security for a new rule requiring international...

Where a student lives can significantly affect tuition rates as a student at Oregon State University, which varies the price per credit for in-state, out-of-state and international students. 

Tuition varies for in-state, out-of-state, international students

Adriana Gutierrez, News Contributor
May 21, 2020

The part of the country or even the world a student lives in can significantly affect tuition rates as a student at Oregon State University, which varies the price per credit for in-state, out-of-state...

Students sit in the International Living-Learning Center on campus, getting ready for finals.

Some International students “go home with a mix of feelings” following COVID-19 outbreak

Teresita Guzman Nader, News Reporter
March 16, 2020

Following Oregon State University’s recent shift to remote classes due to COVID-19 precautionary protocols, some international students have to make a tough decision. Some choose to travel back to their...

A paper snowflake, representing the upcoming holiday break, is held up in front of the International Living-Learning Center. Some international students will not be able to go home over winter break. 

International students to spend break on campus

William Ross, News Contributor
December 2, 2019

Winter break is almost upon Oregon State University. While most will go home to visit family and relax, some international students will remain on campus.With classes done until winter term, OSU can appear...

Campus enrollment

OSU sees overall increase in enrollment, Corvallis campus down 1.9 percent

Joe Wolf, Web & Mobile Manager
November 13, 2018

For the fifth year in a row, Oregon State University is the largest in the state with 32,011 students as of fall term 2018. It is the only public university in the state with an enrollment increase from...

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