Economic Development

OSU helps Oregon's forest products industry remain competitive

Oregon's forest products industry is diverse and includes a wide range of items. Oregon is a leading producer of softwood lumber, including Douglas-fir, hemlock and western red cedar. The state is also a top producer of ...

Feb 2025 | Impact Story

Malheur Works connects youths to careers in rural Oregon

Malheur County, along Oregon’s eastern border with Idaho, is known for its vast high-desert landscape and agricultural heritage. But it also faces deep economic challenges. With the second-highest child poverty rate in Oregon — ...

Jan 2025 | Impact Story

Aerospace academy inspires rural youths to explore STEM careers

n rural communities, underserved youths often face limited access to career pathways in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields due to a lack of opportunities and resources. At the same time, there is a growing ...

Mar 2023 | Impact Story