Oregon Institute of Technology

The Oregon Tech Honors Program proudly welcomed 21 students during its Induction Ceremony Oct. 12. The Oregon Tech Honors Program is a prestigious academic program designed for high-achieving students from diverse academic majors. This specialized program offers an interdisciplinary education that equips future leaders and professionals with the skills and knowledge to excel in their careers and lead meaningful lives. The Honors Program complements the regular academic curriculum with various extracurricular learning experiences, emphasizing the development of well-rounded professionals, socially responsible individuals, and well-educated students.

Oregon Tech is proud to announce that Renewable Engineering student Cruz Tecumseh Collin presented on behalf of the United States Patent and Trademark Office at the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) conference in San Antonio, Texas, this month.

Oregon Tech faculty and students recently returned from a study abroad trip to Finland, Estonia, Sweden, and Iceland, which took place from Aug. 24 to Sept. 16. The trip brought together 25 students from 10 different majors to study international business, culture, and sustainability. The trip was part of a Spring Term program called Experience Business Abroad and International Study Experience in Ecology/Sustainability.

Eight students and two instructors from Oregon Tech's Dental Hygiene program in Klamath Falls traveled to the Caribbean country of Grenada this summer to provide dental care to underserved populations in rural areas.

In September, Oregon Tech Civil Engineering graduate student Serena Moha presented research findings to industry leaders at the Oregon State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying (OSBEELS) 2024 Symposium.

A new student trustee, Keegan Dentinger, joined the Board of Trustees of Oregon Institute of Technology this month. Dentinger was nominated by Governor Tina Kotek and confirmed by the Oregon Senate on Sept. 24, 2024.

The following students have been named to the 2023-2024 Spring Term dean's list at Oregon Institute of Technology.

The following students have been named to the 2023-2024 Spring Term president's list at Oregon Institute of Technology.

Oregon Institute of Technology congratulates more than 700 students who earned their academic degrees with the Class of 2024. Oregon Tech celebrated the successes of these students on campus during its June 2024 commencement ceremonies.

Oregon Tech Renewable Energy Engineering student Adama Toure and Electrical Engineering student Jordan Harris-Toovy won the Visionary Award at the June 27 Invent Oregon Collegiate Challenge (InventOR) for their fault detection technology that monitors the life of solar panels. InventOR stated that the concept, if realized, has the potential to make a lasting impact on the world.

Oregon Tech Dental Hygiene sophomore Megan Nelson traveled to Washington, D.C. June 2-15 to participate in the American Red Cross Collegiate Leadership Program. The program allows students to develop leadership skills and inspire a new generation of volunteers by organizing blood drives for their classmates and community.

Oregon Tech awarded the 2024 Student Achievement Award to Cameron Robinson for outstanding accomplishments, including international recognition.

Twenty-six students from Oregon Tech's Baja Racing team traveled to Lebec, Cali., April 25-28 to compete in Baja Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) California, where students test their self-built off-road vehicle for performance and endurance.

Oregon Tech awarded Colton W. Hurst the 2024 Outstanding Community Service Award for his outstanding contributions to his community and service to others.

Oregon Tech awarded Brooke Eldridge the 2024 Oregon Tech Pride Award for bringing outstanding recognition and pride to Oregon Tech.

A special Oregon Tech event was held May 10 to celebrate nontraditional students' academic success in the Tech Opportunities Program (TOP). The event honored over 100 students with a 3.30 grade point average or above in fall or winter terms. Oregon Tech TOP is a federally funded TRiO college opportunity program that powers the potential of first-generation students, low-income students, and students with disabilities who demonstrate academic need. In 2023-24, 160 students participated in TOP.

The Oregon Tech Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED) honors society proudly welcomed ten students during its 2023-24 induction ceremony on Dec. 2. AED is a national honor society for preprofessional health college students, and the Oregon Tech chapter is the only AED chapter in Oregon.