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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.
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