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Physics microfabrication lab fuels research and discovery across OSU disciplines

Fri, Aug 01, 2025

The Department of Physics at Oklahoma State University recently added new equipment to its Cowboy Microfabrication Corral, which provides industry-grade tools and resources for faculty and students across OSU campus. Formally known as the Crystal Growth Lab — which had been around for decades — the Cowboy Microfabrication Corral needed a rebrand after receiving an “influx of new equipment that was not specific to crystal growth,” said OSU physics assistant professor Derrick Meyers. “The CMC is run by the physics department but is set up as a user facility for anyone to be able to utilize.”

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College of Arts and Sciences’ Barnes chosen for distinguished Leadership Oklahoma

Mon, Jul 21, 2025

Leadership Oklahoma recently announced its Class 38 cohort, and among those chosen is Oklahoma State University’s Dr. Caitlin Barnes. Barnes, who serves as director of outreach programs and academic initiatives for the College of Arts and Sciences and an adjunct assistant professor in the Boone Pickens School of Geology, is one of just 48 professionals in this year’s Leadership Oklahoma. She is also the only faculty or staff member from OSU.

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D’Andrea helps Oklahoma National Guard plan Thunderbird Trail to honor WWII vets

Wed, Jul 09, 2025

Eighty-two years ago, the Allied invasion of Italy began in Sicily. The operation preceded landings at Salerno in the Campania region, and with it the push to take Rome. In May, leaders of the Oklahoma National Guard revisited that same terrain along with Oklahoma State University Department of History professor David D’Andrea. Stopping at sites in Campania where Oklahomans of the 45th Infantry Division valiantly took part in a vital campaign of World War II, the dignitaries paid homage to the lives lost and sacrifices made. This was one of the first steps in the Guards’ planned “Thunderbird Trail” project, for which D’Andrea is serving as historical adviser.

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OSU grad named 91st Miss Oklahoma

Thu, Jun 26, 2025

Tessa Dorrell competed against 39 other women on June 7 at Rose State University’s Performing Arts Center in Midwest City.

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Eighteen CAS students named 2025-26 Wentz, Purdie Research Scholars

Tue, Jun 24, 2025

The College of Arts and Sciences is well represented in Oklahoma State University’s 2025-2026 Wentz Research Scholars and Purdie Research Scholars awardee lists: 14 of 43 Wentz recipients are majoring in a CAS discipline, while all four of the Purdie scholars call CAS home.

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Two OSU-Tulsa faculty honored with top campus awards

Wed, Jun 18, 2025

Two faculty members from the Oklahoma State University College of Arts and Sciences have received OSU-Tulsa’s highest faculty honors: the 2025 President’s Outstanding Teaching and Research Awards.

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OSU tuition held flat for fourth straight year

Fri, Jun 13, 2025

The OSU/A&M Board of Regents has voted to keep tuition and mandatory academic fees flat for a fourth consecutive year at Oklahoma State University.

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Oklahoma student mentored by OSU professor does well at International Science and Engineering Fair

Thu, Jun 12, 2025

Two Oklahoma students came home with awards after advancing to the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair from the Oklahoma State Science and Engineering Fair in March.

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Two CAS students chosen for third cohort of OSU Beckman Scholars

Thu, May 29, 2025

Oklahoma State University College of Arts and Sciences students Jacob Long and Crissy Villasmil-Velasco have been named Beckman Scholars for the 2025-26 school year. The Beckman Scholars Program, directed by Drs. Rachael Eaton and Erika Lutter, will begin its third year this summer. Since 2023, two scholars are selected each year to receive research mentorship, leadership training and a $21,000 award funded by the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation.

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Two OSU life sciences departments to merge, creating Department of Biology

Tue, May 27, 2025

Oklahoma State University is advancing education and research in biological sciences with the upcoming merger of the Department of Integrative Biology and the Department of Plant Biology, Ecology, and Evolution. On July 1, the two units will officially become a single entity: the OSU Department of Biology.

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Hamm Institute for American Energy announces new institute fellows

Tue, May 27, 2025

The Hamm Institute for American Energy at Oklahoma State University is proud to announce its 2025 cohort of Institute Fellows — distinguished scholars whose research and academic leadership are advancing energy security through innovation and research.

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Things are getting wild at the OSU Museum of Art with new exhibition

Thu, May 22, 2025

“Fur, Fangs, Feathers & Fins” will open May 27 at the Oklahoma State University Museum of Art. This free-to-view exhibition highlights amphibians, apex predators and everything in between in their beautiful yet fleeting habitats.

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