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OSU campus workshops help home food producers navigate Oklahoma’s Homemade Food Freedom Act

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

New workshop series will help Oklahoma entrepreneurs navigate the Homemade Food Freedom Act.

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Photo Essay: How OSU is helping students achieve their dreams

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

At Oklahoma State University, dreaming big is not just encouraged; it is expected. “We dream as big as the sky” reflects a belief rooted deeply in the Cowboy Code: that potential is not confined by background, circumstance or tradition, but expanded through curiosity, courage and imagination.

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Wu named Crop Science Society Fellow

Wed, Jan 28, 2026

Yanqi Wu, a professor in the OSU Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, was named a Crop Science Society of America Fellow. The award recognizes members who have demonstrated exceptional professional achievements.

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Whitacre’s rural development work earns him Land-Grant Award for Excellence

Wed, Jan 28, 2026

Brian Whitacre, OSU Extension specialist for rural economic development, received the Land-Grant Award for Excellence for his research, teaching and outreach efforts.

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Preparing now saves time and reduces stress when filing taxes

Fri, Jan 23, 2026

Gathering tax documents now will save time and stress when tax deadlines approach.

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Crosswhite wins USDA Excellence in College and University Teaching Award for Food and Agricultural Sciences

Thu, Jan 22, 2026

Mellissa Crosswhite was named a national recipient of the United States Department of Agriculture’s Excellence in College and University Teaching Award for Food and Agricultural Sciences.

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Students lead the way in protecting Theta Pond through hands-on water research

Tue, Jan 20, 2026

This year, a team of environmental science students from the Ferguson College of Agriculture is studying the pond’s water quality, applying advanced sampling techniques and gaining experience with real environmental challenges.

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FAPC announces major modernization to support Oklahoma’s growing food industry

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

The Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center is launching a $6 million modernization effort to help Oklahoma's food processors.

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Cox honored for turning research into reality for Oklahoma families

Tue, Jan 13, 2026

Oklahoma State University Extension specialist Ron Cox was honored recently with two national awards.

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Planting Solutions: OSU programs collaborate against food insecurity

Mon, Jan 12, 2026

As a land-grant institution, OSU has a leading focus area of “Innovating to Nourish Our World.” The Greenhouse Learning Center does just that by partnering with Pete’s Pantry, the on-campus food pantry, to produce lettuce.

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OLLI at OSU celebrates 20 years with expanded programs and major membership discounts

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

At Oklahoma State University, education doesn’t stop at graduation. As the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at OSU (OLLI at OSU) prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2026, the program is launching a recruitment drive for its spring semester. While its focus population is those who are 50 or older, OLLI welcomes adults of all ages to rediscover the joy of learning without the pressure of exams or grades.

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Rogers County’s Donna Patterson receives OSU Extension Distinguished Educator award

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

Donna Patterson, county Extension director and agriculture educator in Rogers County, received the Distinguished Educator Award at the OSU Extension Biennial Conference in Stillwater.

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