A hat, a jeep and 90 years: Starker Forests leads the Frolic parade as grand marshal Published on Jul 15, 2026 Published on Jul 15, 2026 Topics: alumni Keywords: Starker More Stories 2026 College of Forestry Commencement Celebration From the Adirondacks to the Andrews: How curiosity and conviction shaped Lucy Heflin’s path The power of putting yourself out there: OSU senior Abby Schroeder’s College of Forestry experience 2026 Outstanding Alumni In memoriam: Hankyu Kim In memoriam: Kermit Cromack Jr Career highlights from the Wood Innovation for Sustainability degree: Two graduates share their stories From learning about trees to shaping a forest’s future: Mindy Crandall and the McDonald-Dunn Research Forest OSU alumna studies invasive oak pest with empathy and early-detection focus A planner’s path: how one alum used TRAL skills to shape forests and communities Take care of the forest, and it will take care of you: how Matt Mattioda found his purpose in forestry 2026 Starker Lecture Series: A century of research forest discoveries Forging her own free range — one alumna's story of becoming her own boss From Corvallis trails to global conservation From the battlefield to the backcountry All COF News