Oregon State Athletic Director Hospitalized After Medical Emergency at Awards Ceremony
- Oregon State athletic director Scott Barnes was hospitalized after experiencing a medical emergency at an awards ceremony at Fresno State, where he was receiving an award.
- Barnes' condition is stable, though the nature of the medical event is unspecified.
- Barnes has been the athletic director at Oregon State since December 2016 and previously held similar positions at multiple other universities.
- Barnes called his role at Oregon State his "absolutely a destination job" when he was hired in 2016.
- University officials expressed gratitude for the care Barnes is receiving.