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OSU/A&M Regents approve personnel actions

Fri, Jun 18, 2021

Numerous Oklahoma State University personnel actions were approved during the OSU/A&M Board of Regents meeting Friday at OSU-OKC.

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Cecil recognized by SME as one of the most influential academics in smart manufacturing

Thu, Jun 03, 2021

Oklahoma State University computer science professor Joe Cecil has been recognized as one of the most influential academics in the country.

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OSU students help professor tell the stories of the women of Tulsa’s Black Wall Street

Tue, Jun 01, 2021

This week marks the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre that destroyed one of America’s most affluent Black communities, the Greenwood District. While many Americans are just now learning about this hidden tragedy, much of its history and the survivors’ stories remain largely untold.

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Pokes PodCAS Episode 43: Misinformation and why it matters, with Dr. Matthew Motta

Fri, May 28, 2021

Dr. Matthew Motta, a political science professor who studies misinformation, talks about why people are motivated to find information that supports their beliefs instead of the truth, and how we can have the most success reaching those who have refused to listen to others. He also shares other helpful tips such as, “If you want to know something about the curvature of the Earth, ask a flat-earther,” and why it is important to realize how much you don’t know.

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OSU goes Dancing on the Green

Wed, May 26, 2021

Choreographed by Emma Draves, the new director of dance at OSU, the concert features live music and dancing from a wide array of artists at OSU. Unlike typical performances, this is an outdoor festival presented around the OSU campus.

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McKnight Center unveils 2021-2022 season featuring Tim McGraw and Bernadette Peters

Mon, May 17, 2021

The season will run from September to May with McGraw's performance headlining a grand reopening weekend of performances in October and Peters' taking place on Valentine's Day 2022. Other noteworthy performances include the Philadelphia Orchestra, STOMP and Oklahoman operatic soprano, Sarah Coburn.

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OSU celebrates classes of 2021 and 2020 with historic commencement

Sat, May 08, 2021

The 142nd Oklahoma State University commencement returned to Boone Pickens Stadium on Saturday for the first time since May 2006, when U.S. President George W. Bush was the commencement speaker.

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OSU students honored in 2021 Udall Scholarship competition

Fri, May 07, 2021

Two Oklahoma State University Honors College students recently received honorable mentions in the 2021 Udall Scholarship competition, both in Native health care.

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Poli Sci and Philosophy double major Payton Dougherty named an Outstanding Senior

Fri, May 07, 2021

Payton Dougherty of Yukon, Oklahoma, was recently recognized as one of 22 Outstanding Seniors for 2020-21 by the OSU Alumni Association. The Political Science (Honors) and Philosophy double major also minored in Law and Legal Studies and got involved with organizations ideal for someone with her eyes set on law school.

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Physiology pre-med sciences major Johna Pulliam named an Outstanding Senior

Wed, May 05, 2021

Some of Physiology major Johna Pulliam’s favorite things about OSU prior to the pandemic were sporting events and learning in person with professors and classmates, so COVID-19 restrictions made for some difficult adjustments. But the Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, native said the past year has also been full of uniquely positive opportunities, too.

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Three CAS students featured at Research Day at the Capitol

Tue, May 04, 2021

Oklahoma legislators got a glimpse of the College of Arts and Sciences’ academic talent in March through three undergraduate researchers. Aaron Austin, Sierra Posey and Sam Kauffman were invited to present their work at the Research Day at the Capitol in Oklahoma City, which is sponsored by Oklahoma’s Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR), Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the National Science Foundation.

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Global Studies and Poli Sci major Monique Walker named an Outstanding Senior

Mon, May 03, 2021

In addition to her dual degrees in Political Science and Global Studies with a minor in Economics, Monique Walker is leaving OSU with a long list of accomplishments that includes being named one of the Alumni Association Outstanding Seniors for 2020-21.

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