What we do
The Government Relations Office represents Oregon State University in the governmental process by building and maintaining relationships between the university and various civic, government, and political communities.
The Government Relations Office at Oregon State University aims to accomplishes its goals by:
- making certain that the entire OSU community is responsive to legislative requests and that legislators are aware of the value Oregon receives from its investments in higher education.
- ensuring that OSU's research, teaching, and public service efforts are designed to meet the needs of all Oregonians.
The purpose of this website is to provide relevant and important information for a broad coalition of OSU stakeholders. If you have questions about our content or involvement with our office, please do not hesitate to contact us.
OSU News
Oregon State Board of Trustees tomeet Jan. 15and 16
Jan. 7, 2026
CORVALLIS, Ore. The Oregon State University Board of Trustees will meet Jan. 15 and 16 to consider election of board officers and discuss a preliminary budget and tuition scenarios for the 2027 fiscal year.
The board is scheduled … Read full story
After devastating wildfires, watersheds surprisingly thick with fish and amphibians
Dec. 18, 2025
CORVALLIS, Ore. In the aftermath of historically severe wildfires in 2020, a study of Cascade Range watersheds found that stream vertebrates are doing surprising well, highlighted by flourishing fish … Read full story
Resolving to spend less time on your smartphone? Understanding your travel habits can help
Dec. 17, 2025
CORVALLIS, Ore. If you open a banking app, play a mobile game or scroll through a news feed every day while riding the bus, your commuting routine is probably … Read full story