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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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OSU Extension strengthens families, youth and tribal traditions

Mon, Dec 22, 2025

This fall, Oklahoma State University Extension educators continued to strengthen families, inspire youth and build resilient, connected communities.

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Cowboy Orange & Corduroy: Ferguson hosts National FFA Officer Candidates

Fri, Dec 19, 2025

For the past two years at Oklahoma State University, Agricultural Hall has shifted from its signature America’s Brightest Orange to a dominant sea of National Blue for one weekend, as National FFA officer candidates from across the country gather, preparing for the honor of serving on the next National FFA officer team.

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A Career Abroad: MIAP graduate finds success in international humanitarian work

Fri, Dec 19, 2025

From rural Iowa to Oklahoma State University, one alumna is using her education to provide humanitarian efforts worldwide.

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Prepared to Protect: OSU Extension experts activate statewide to proactively manage screwworm risks

Fri, Dec 19, 2025

In Oklahoma, the last recorded outbreak of the New World screwworm, the parasitic fly that once devastated livestock, pets and wildlife, was in 1976.

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