Celebrating the Legacy of Outstanding Alumni & Friends

The College of Agricultural Sciences celebrates the legacy of our most outstanding alumni and friends. Individuals who have been consummate ambassadors for the College and for Oregon State University. These are people who have had a meaningful impact on Oregon and its agriculture, food and environmental landscapes.

 

You can see the impact our students and faculty make wherever you look - from the food on your plate, to the water you drink, to groundbreaking advances in human health that save lives. The College of Agricultural Sciences community is dedicated to creating a safer, more abundant future for people in Oregon and beyond. Feel free to take a look at our collection of proud accomplishments.

2024 Distinguished Luminary Award

Kirk Maag Partner, Stoel Rives LLP

2024 Distinguished Leadership Award

Will Homer, Chief Operating Officer, Painted Hills Natural Beef, Inc.

2024 Distinguished Leadership Award

Helle Ruddenklau, Owner, Ruddenklau Farms, LLC

2024 Distinguished Legacy Award

Dr. Stanley Gregory, Professor Emeritus, OSU Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences

2024 Distinguished Legacy Award

Mr. Mike Weber, Managing Partner (retired), Central Oregon Seeds, Inc.

2024 Distinguished Legacy Award

Dr. Youling Xiong, Gatton Foundation Professor, Dept. of Animal and Food Sciences, University of Kentucky

2024 Hall of Fame Award

Jack Bigej, Chief Executive Officer Al's Garden and Home

2024 Hall of Fame Award

The Schmidt Family, J. Frank Schmidt & Son Company