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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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The McKnight Center announces its 2025-26 season lineup

Fri, May 16, 2025

The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts announces its 2025-2026 season. The season includes an impressive lineup of performances by legendary star of stage and screen Hugh Jackman, the iconic Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Jaap van Zweden, touring Broadway musical The Music Man, and more.

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OSU alumna reports live on CNN and its affiliates worldwide

Wed, May 14, 2025

From Oklahoma State University to national news coverage, alumna Julia Benbrook plays a vital role in keeping the world informed every time she speaks into a microphone.

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How OSU's hands-on opportunities shape career-ready graduates

Wed, May 14, 2025

At Oklahoma State University, learning extends beyond the classroom. OSU faculty and staff strive to provide hands-on experiences and leadership opportunities that prepare students for success, whether it’s through student employment opportunities as graduate assistants or interns to participating in student organizations.

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