Nathan Braaten
- School
- Oregon State University
- Position
- Forward
- Major
- Finance
Classroom
Nathan Braaten has proven to be a dynamo in the classroom, earning Academic All-America Second Team honors last season as a finance major. The senior is a two-time CoSIDA Academic All-District selection and a two-time Pac-12 All-Academic First Team honoree.
Character
Braaten is one of the co-founders of the DAM Worth It campaign, which was designed to raise awareness for mental health. The program has received national recognition, including winning a Giant Steps Award from the Institute for Sport and Social Justice. For his efforts, Braaten was also presented with a Waldo-Cummings Award, one of the most prestigious honors handed out by the Oregon State Faculty Senate Student Recognition and Awards Committee.
Community
Braaten has been heavily involved in the community, working with the Boys and Girls Club in Albany, Ore., participating in OSU Day of Service and promoting the DAM Worth It campaign. Additionally, he has worked at the CARDV Run/Walk, which benefits the Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence.
Competition
In his first three seasons with the Beavers, Braaten played in 50 games, including nine starts, and has scored a pair of goals and notched two assists. One of Braaten’s career highlights is a goal in a 2-0 win over No. 17 Pacific in the 2017 season.
