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OSU works to upgrade renowned CERN particle detector

Fri, Aug 22, 2025

In a laboratory deep below the Swiss-French border, the world's most powerful particle accelerator smashes protons together at nearly the speed of light. A piece of Oklahoma State University sits at the heart of the action. For 20 years, faculty

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School of Media and Strategic Communications alumnus commits largest gift in program history

Fri, Aug 22, 2025

To give back to the university he loves deeply, Keith Garton and his partner, David Sheehan, have committed the largest single gift ever directed to the OSU School of Media and Strategic Communications. The gift will establish the Garton Family

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CAS professors Heitz, Burkett and McNeal bring GenEd teaching to new levels of excellence

Fri, Aug 22, 2025

As the largest source of general education courses at Oklahoma State University, the College of Arts and Sciences welcomes students from all colleges and disciplines into its classrooms. For CAS instructors, this presents a unique opportunity to

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Sum-thing Special: OSU High School Math Day fosters community of learning

Fri, Aug 22, 2025

For over 10 years, Oklahoma State University's Department of Mathematics has hosted High School Math Day, welcoming nearly 200 students annually from schools across the region to Stillwater's campus. "Math is an incredibly useful and exciting way to

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Behind the Curtain: A look into Theatre’s thriving costume lab

Fri, Aug 22, 2025

When thinking about labs at an R1 research institution like Oklahoma State University, science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines are typically top of mind. But those are far from all- encompassing. Tucked away on the second floor

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CAS resources give students advantage in academia and career readiness

Fri, Aug 22, 2025

The College of Arts and Sciences plays a central role in supporting Oklahoma State University's Ideal Graduate initiative by providing tools for students to succeed both academically and professionally. "One of my favorite things to do is work with

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Physics and Math secure $3M NSF grant to train next-gen quantum and AI workforce

Thu, Aug 21, 2025

Professors from Oklahoma State University's Department of Physics and Department of Mathematics received a $3 million National Science Foundation Research Traineeship award to launch the Accelerating Transdisciplinary Training of an Oklahoma

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'Step across this line' is art that explores borders, lives and histories

Wed, Aug 20, 2025

Discussions surrounding borders have become increasingly prominent in recent years. "Step across this line" challenges visitors to rethink the meaning of borders through art, how they divide people, cultures and lands. What happens when someone

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College of Arts and Sciences names Hawkins associate dean for academic programs

Wed, Aug 20, 2025

On Aug. 1, Dr. Ty Hawkins officially started as the newest member of the College of Arts and Sciences leadership team at Oklahoma State University. After a successful nationwide search, CAS hired Hawkins for the role of associate dean for academic

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OSU wins bid to host International Physicists’ Tournament in 2026

Mon, Aug 18, 2025

For the first time in its history, the International Physicists' Tournament will be hosted in the United States — at Oklahoma State University. In May 2026, around 200 faculty and students from 21 universities in Europe, South and Central America,

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Geology faculty, students set sail on NSF-funded research expedition to Labrador Sea

Fri, Aug 15, 2025

Two faculty members and two graduate students from Oklahoma State University's Boone Pickens School of Geology recently returned from a 5-week international research expedition aboard the R/V Roger Revelle, a research vessel operated by Scripps

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Summer 2025 Niblack Scholars complete research experience

Thu, Aug 14, 2025

This summer, five more students are putting the finishing touches on their projects and will present their findings to Dr. Niblack in October.

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