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Tiny Insect, Big Problem: OSU faculty continue monitoring the Corn Leafhopper in Oklahoma through Research and Extension

Fri, Dec 19, 2025

Cornfields across Oklahoma are under close observation as the corn leafhopper makes its tiny but mighty presence known. While only the size of a grain of rice, this invasive insect is causing big problems for corn producers statewide.

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Joining a Global Movement: Students bring sustainable designs to Block 34

Fri, Dec 19, 2025

The community expected parked cars. Instead, a row of parking spaces at Block 34 was filled with three mini exhibits featuring a couch, a prairie field of plastic bottles, and a fence of hay bales and pallets.

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Living and Learning: Campus landscape design creates learning opportunities

Fri, Dec 19, 2025

Just across the street from Agricultural Hall, a new outdoor living space combines Oklahoma State University history with a modern living plaza.

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Peace Corps & papayas: OSU graduate student finds inspiration abroad

Fri, Dec 19, 2025

From Cameroon to the Cook Islands, Tim Wetzel, an Oklahoma State University graduate student, is working to ensure smallholder farmers have access to the resources they need to thrive.

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Classroom Meets World: Through immersive agriculture abroad, students gain insight and personal growth

Fri, Dec 19, 2025

For a group of Oklahoma State University students, the classroom stretched approximately 12,418 kilometers, or 7,716 miles, from Oklahoma to the rolling landscapes of New Zealand and Australia.

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Oklahoma Water Resources Center is securing the future of Oklahoma’s water

Fri, Dec 19, 2025

The Oklahoma Water Resources Center has collaborated with hundreds of entities to improve and sustain Oklahoma’s water resources, while supporting student education.

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Industry Insights program connects Ferguson College students with Oklahoma agriculture

Thu, Dec 18, 2025

For many Ferguson College of Agriculture students, learning extends far beyond the classroom. Through Industry Insights, students gain valuable exposure to agricultural businesses, bridging classroom knowledge with real-world applications.

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Sam Fuhlendorf awarded the OSU Eminent Faculty Award

Thu, Dec 18, 2025

Sam Fuhlendorf, Regents professor and Groendyke Chair in wildlife conservation in the Oklahoma State University Department of Natural Resource Ecology & Management, received the Eminent Faculty Award. The award is given each year to a faculty member who has made sustained contributions to scholarly/creative activity, teaching and service, bringing honor and recognition to the university.

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OSU graduate named finalist for prestigious Gates Cambridge Scholarship

Thu, Dec 18, 2025

Growing up in Frisco, Texas, Bennett Upton never imagined his educational journey would take him halfway around the world.

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OSU Agriculture focuses on animal agriculture through Animal Excellence Initiative

Wed, Dec 17, 2025

Oklahoma State University is building on its long-standing tradition of leadership in animal agriculture with the launch of the OSU Agriculture Animal Excellence initiative, a comprehensive effort to elevate teaching, research and Extension programs that impact animal health.

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Staff Advisory Council recognizes 2025 Distinguished Service Award recipients

Tue, Dec 16, 2025

The Oklahoma State University Staff Advisory Council recognized 26 nominees for the Distinguished Service Award on Thursday inside the Student Union’s Starlight Terrace.

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OSU celebrates 151st Commencement

Sat, Dec 13, 2025

Oklahoma State University celebrated its 151st commencement Dec. 12-13 inside Gallagher-Iba Arena.

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