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OSU Extension’s Claude Bess receives prestigious OSU mentoring award

Mon, Jan 13, 2025

Claude Bess has worked in OSU Extension for 36 years as a committed mentor and advisor for hundreds of Extension employees.

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Mulch a multi-purpose matter in the landscape

Tue, Jan 07, 2025

Mulch has many benefits in the landscape.

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Fight those winter blues with sunlight and fresh air

Mon, Jan 06, 2025

Seasonal depression is common in the winter, but an OSU Extension mental health specialist explains how people can work through it.

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OSU reaches United Way of Payne County campaign goal

Thu, Dec 19, 2024

Oklahoma State University has met and exceeded its portion of the overall goal for the United Way of Payne County’s (UWPC’s) 2024-2025 campaign.

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OSU Agriculture faculty and staff receive convocation awards

Wed, Dec 18, 2024

The annual awards convocation event for faculty, staff and administrators across the university was held on Dec. 12.

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OSU Extension reaches new audiences with AI chatbot

Wed, Dec 18, 2024

In 2024, OSU Agriculture and the Extension Foundation officially launched an artificial intelligence chatbot to reach new clients and connect with rapidly growing digital audiences.

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Hilbert to serve as youngest speaker in state history

Wed, Dec 18, 2024

When the Oklahoma House of Representatives gavels in for the next legislative session, Oklahoma State University alumnus Kyle Hilbert will make history as the youngest individual to serve as speaker in state history.

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Ahead of the Curve: OSU sets new enrollment records, hitting key strategic goal two years ahead of schedule

Wed, Dec 18, 2024

When Oklahoma State University launched the We Are Land-Grant strategy in fall 2022, the first imperative was to enroll over 5,000 first-time freshmen by 2026. This fall, the university hit that goal two years ahead of schedule.

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OSU names 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients

Wed, Dec 18, 2024

The Oklahoma State University Alumni Association honored seven deserving alumni with 2024 Distinguished Alumni Awards at a ceremony on Aug. 30 in the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center. The award recognizes members of the Cowboy family who have distinguished themselves through their particular field or profession and the betterment of their community.

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Birdfeeders are a fun teaching tool for all ages

Tue, Dec 17, 2024

Hanging birdfeeders in the landscape is a good way to provide an educational opportunity for children to learn more about birds.

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Breaking Bread, Building Futures: OSU Agriculture celebrates Agricultural Hall's Grand Opening and Dedication

Tue, Dec 17, 2024

OSU celebrates the grand opening of the state-of-the-art Agricultural Hall, marking a new era of innovation and collaboration in agricultural education.

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Strengthening rural Oklahoma: HPNRI-supported Extension fitness program empowers older adults

Tue, Dec 17, 2024

As people age, they face natural declines in muscle strength and bone density, increasing the risk of falls, loss of independence and reduced quality of life. But research shows that just eight weeks of resistance training can reverse these effects, empowering older adults to gain strength, build self-confidence and enjoy a better quality of life.

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