OSU received a $250,000 gift through the charitable remainder trust of Tulsa alumnus George Chiga to establish a professorship focused on beef cattle production and beef cattle genetics. Once fully matched dollar-for-dollar by T. Boone Pickens' $100 million chair match commitment, as well as the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, the gift will provide $1 million of impact in endowed funds.

"George Chiga was a wonderful ambassador and supporter of OSU and we sincerely appreciate everything he and his family have done for the university," said OSU President Burns Hargis. "This professorship will enhance OSU's beef cattle contributions to our state and our world."

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