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Pandemic sends OSU’s ‘War of the Worlds’ back to the radio

Mon, Oct 19, 2020

We interrupt this story with breaking news of an alien invasion in Grovers Mill, New Jersey. An unknown number of people are dead, and reports of deadly gas drifting through neighborhoods have created mass panic with residents fleeing from their

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First Lady of OSU concert features opera professor

Fri, Oct 9, 2020

The Oklahoma State University Greenwood School of Music's First Lady of OSU Concert at The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts Main Performance Hall will feature Professor Steven Sanders. Tickets can be reserved online at music.okstate.edu, at

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Director of Bands leaving a decades-long legacy of learning

Thu, Oct 8, 2020

After 40 years of collegiate teaching and conducting, Joseph Missal will wrap up that career in May with his retirement from OSU. And to cap it off, he's being inducted into the Oklahoma Higher Education Heritage Society Hall of Fame. The formal,

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Concert to highlight 2020 First Lady of OSU Distinguished Music Professor Award winner

Tue, Oct 6, 2020

Oklahoma State University vocal professor Steve Sanders will perform Sunday afternoon at The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts, while also being recognized with the 2020 First Lady of OSU Distinguished Music Professor Award.

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OSU Opera presents The Wonderful World of Sondheim

Wed, Sep 30, 2020

The Oklahoma State University Opera will present The Wonderful World of Sondheim, featuring musical selections by Stephen Sondheim, on Friday, Oct. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts Recital Hall in Stillwater. The cast is

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OSU researcher awarded NIH fellowship to study psychology of weight stigma

Wed, Sep 23, 2020

OSU doctoral student Natalie Keirns has spent countless hours studying the psychology of weight stigma. Last month, she was awarded a prestigious fellowship from the National Institutes of Health, and now she's looking to build on her work and

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From physiology to endocrinology: A doctor's career journey

Tue, Sep 22, 2020

Dr. Erik Aspenson's career as an endocrinologist began at OSU more than 30 years ago when he earned his bachelor's degree in physiology. After attending medical school and serving 11 years with the U.S. Air Force, the father of four turned his focus

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Blazing paths for the under-represented

Tue, Sep 22, 2020

Gloria Valencia-Weber's storied career has centered around Native Americans and law, with punctuating milestones in education and advocacy. Her resume includes degrees from OSU (B.A. in English, M.A. in speech communication) and Harvard Law School,

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Music major to microbrewery owner

Wed, Aug 26, 2020

Craig Wensell graduated from Oklahoma State in 1998 with a music performance degree before embarking on a journey that included a master's in music performance, teaching at both the high school and collegiate level, and a tour with the Army in

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OSU professor wins White House recognition

Tue, Aug 11, 2020

Last week, Oklahoma State University computer science professor Joe Cecil received special recognition from the White House: the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

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Freemasons give CDIS clinic $283K in renewed funding

Wed, Aug 5, 2020

The Guthrie Scottish Rite of Freemasonry recently renewed its partnership with OSU's Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders by donating $283,574 to the OSU Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic. The partnership began in 2018 when the Guthrie

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Alumnus can tell you how to get to Sesame Street

Thu, Jul 30, 2020

OSU theatre alumnus Tyler Bunch has worked as a puppeteer, voice-over artist, director, producer, actor and writer. He has worked for the Jim Henson Company, Disney, Sesame Street, Pokemon and more.

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