Oregon State University

A pop-up ad sparked Noah Pragin’s interest in coding. What followed at OSU was a journey of growth and finding his footing.

After an early academic setback, Pragin reset, returned and fully leaned into the opportunities in front of him— leading student organizations, contributing to robotics research all while building real-world experience with the help of the College of Engineering - Oregon State University.

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Computer science student builds the brains that power autonomous drones Hooked on coding from an early age, Noah Pragin’s pursuit of a computer science degree at Oregon State got off to a rough start. But since being readmitted to the university, Pragin has been crushing his classes, and has been heavily involved in Global Formula Racing and the AI Club and conducting...

What does it mean to leave home so you can better serve it?

For Sydney Mijo, it meant finding a program at OSU where law, marine studies and Indigenous knowledge could intersect. Along the way, she discovered how to turn her education into action building a future grounded in community advocacy and connection.

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Honoring culture while pursuing sustainability: Sydney Mijo’s journey to empowering her community By Colin Bowyer on April 28, 2026 How the marine studies program helped Mijo shape a future in law and community advocacy Image Sydney Mijo By Halle Sheppard, CLA Student Writer - May 4, 2026 Rooted in the land and waters of Kāneʻohe, Oʻahu, Sydney Mijo’s academic and personal journey is guided...