According to sources at Oregon State University, Vice President and Director of Athletics Scott Barnes remains in stable medical condition while showings signs of improvement as he continues to receive care in a Fresno, California hospital.
Barnes experienced a medical event Saturday night while attending a Fresno State awards presentation in Fresno.
Barnes is hospitalized at Saint Agnes Medical Center and has been able to communicate with family members throughout the day.
OSU asks that the Barnes’ family’s privacy continued to be respected.
“All of us within the Oregon State University community are very grateful for the medical care that Scott continues to receive and we all are encouraged by the progress in his condition that is being seen,” said OSU President Jayathi Y. Murthy. “Scott and his family are beloved members of the OSU community. His contributions to the university and OSU Athletics are significant and benefit so many.”
Barnes a Driving Force Since 2016
Scott Barnes was named Vice President and Director of Athletics Dec. 22, 2016 by then Oregon State University President Dr. Ed Ray.
In 2021, Barnes spearheaded the start of the Completing Reser Stadium project, a $153 million renovation that will make the Beavers’ home a best-in-class football facility with year-round programs and facilities for all OSU students, faculty and staff.
The gymnastics program opened a 20,000-square foot practice facility, the largest in the Pac-12. It is now a part of over $14 million of completed improvements to women’s facilities stemming from the Oregon State Athletics Strategic Plan Barnes initiated in 2018.
Oregon State, in 2021, finished 55th in the Learfield Directors’ Cup as 11 of the program’s teams advanced to the postseason. It’s the program’s best finish in the Cup in 15 years.
In Barnes’ tenure, OSU Athletics has made significant strides academically and athletically. Beaver student-athletes are among the leaders in the Pac-12 Conference for academic accomplishments, the Valley Football Center officially re-opened and the popular Fan Experience Committee was created. In addition, he has increased the emphasis on fundraising and developing a sustainable business model that will ensure Beaver Athletics continues to progress and thrive, and debuted the BUILD THE DAM Strategic Plan to guide the program forward for future years.
We wish Barnes a speedy and complete recovery. Those wishing to send flowers or cards of best wishes are encouraged to send them to: Scott Barnes, Gill Coliseum Office 137, 660 SW 26th St. Corvallis, Oregon, 97331.
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