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Blazing trails, casting lines: Natural resource partnership preserves Oklahoma wildlife for decades

May 22, 2026

A long-standing partnership led by Oklahoma State University has advanced wildlife conservation and research for decades while training generations of natural resource professionals to manage and sustain Oklahoma’s ecosystems.

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Pastures to pages: OSU alum, author brings guard donkey’s adventures to life in children’s books

May 22, 2026

OSU alum Anna Brown turned a real-life guard donkey into the centerpiece of a children’s book series that blends authentic ranch life, family collaboration and creative storytelling.

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A New Kind of Pressure: OSU invests in technology to transform food research

May 22, 2026

Oklahoma State University is advancing food safety research and industry collaboration by investing in a high-pressure processing system that enables chemical-free preservation while expanding hands-on training and innovation opportunities for

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Bourbon, beef and big ideas: OSU students help turn bourbon byproduct into beef brand

May 22, 2026

OSU students helped a family distillery transform leftover bourbon mash into a sustainable cattle-feeding operation, creating a new beef brand that connects innovation, agriculture and family entrepreneurship.

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Prairie indicator: OSU and OU graduate students work together to preserve Butterfly species and the prairie ecosystem

May 22, 2026

OSU and OU graduate students are collaborating on research to track and protect the threatened Arogos Skipper butterfly, using it as an indicator of prairie ecosystem health and a guide for future conservation efforts.

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Leading in boardrooms and barns: From OSU to Global Leadership, Animal Science Alum leads with vision and purpose

May 22, 2026

OSU animal science alum Megan Hobbs has built a global career in agricultural research and leadership while staying grounded in livestock production and mentoring the next generation of industry professionals.

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Engineering the Future of Food: OSU students partner with industry professionals to solve real-world problems

May 22, 2026

OSU students are partnering with industry clients through a capstone program to apply engineering skills to real-world challenges, helping businesses improve food production processes while gaining hands-on experience.

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Beneath the pecan canopies: OSU Extension educator’s career leaves a pecan legacy beneath the canopies after 38 years

May 22, 2026

Oklahoma State University Extension specialist Becky Carroll leaves a lasting legacy after 38 years of strengthening Oklahoma’s pecan industry through research-based guidance, grower education and deep-rooted relationships across the state.

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A Wheat of a Different Color: OSU Wheat Improvement Team launches purple wheat variety

May 22, 2026

Oklahoma State University researchers are introducing a new purple wheat variety enriched with antioxidants, aiming to improve the nutritional value of wheat-based foods while maintaining taste and functionality for consumers and producers.

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The road home: OSU journey equips Orange Gown recipient with skills to grow family operation

May 22, 2026

Ferguson College of Agriculture graduate and Orange Gown recipient Jacie Wolfinger leveraged her OSU experience in animal science and leadership to prepare for returning home to strengthen her family’s livestock operation.

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Reins in hand, futures in motion: Celebrating a decade of impact at the Charles and Linda Cline Equine Teaching Center

May 22, 2026

The Charles and Linda Cline Equine Teaching Center celebrates a decade of impact at OSU, providing transformational, hands-on learning opportunities for students while honoring a 40-year legacy of support for equine education.

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OSU Agriculture’s Dean’s Dialogue focuses on the future of the pork industry

May 22, 2026

Oklahoma State University Agriculture’s Dean’s Dialogue series continued on May 19, hosting David Newman, chief executive officer for the National Pork Board.

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OSU welcomes students nationwide for rural research internships

May 20, 2026

The Oklahoma State University Rural Renewal Initiative welcomes participants for the 2026 Research and Extension Experience for Undergraduate Scholars Program (REEU).

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