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Riata Center distributes more than $10,000 in scholarships to Student Innovation Expo winners

Nov 6, 2025

The Riata Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship awarded more than $10,000 in scholarships to Student Innovation Expo winners. Student entrepreneurs across OSU presented their business ideas and received constructive feedback from judges.

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OSU Humanities Research Group Fellowship sparks innovative research on ‘Land’ and the human experience

Nov 5, 2025

Oklahoma State University's Center for the Humanities recently announced its 2025-2026 Humanities Research Group Fellowship cohort, which includes Lindsey Abernathy (Educational Leadership and Policy Studies), Dr. Kathleen Burns (English and

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Never Far Apart: OSU’s Taiwo Bello brings global history to life

Nov 5, 2025

When students walk into Dr. Taiwo Bello's classroom, they quickly realize they're entering more than a history course. Whether he's tracing the legacy of African independence movements or leading a discussion on the ethics of humanitarian

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OSU sociologist Railey works to combat substance use stigma in rural communities

Nov 5, 2025

Oklahoma State University's Dr. Ashley Railey is working to change how rural communities address substance use through evidence-based strategies that reduce stigma and expand access to treatment. "Rural communities have faced economic hardships that

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Chancellor Sean Burrage to address OSU Fall Commencement

Oct 29, 2025

Oklahoma State University will welcome Chancellor Sean Burrage, chief executive officer of the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education, as the keynote speaker for its fall commencement ceremonies Dec. 12 and 13 inside Gallagher-Iba Arena.

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Amazing Gracie: Father plays bagpipes at daughter’s OSU graduation after 11 years of commencements

Oct 29, 2025

Tony Spurlock's daughter, Gracie, came along to watch her dad play at nearly every commencement. Over the years, the two have formed many ties with the university, creating memories along the way. This year, however, looks different for the Spurlocks

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A conversation with OSU Student Body President Riley 'Wes' Hurlbut

Oct 24, 2025

Riley "Wes" Hurlbut, a 2025 College of Arts and Sciences graduate and current master's student , was elected Oklahoma State University's Student Body President in the spring. Hurlbut, who has served in student government for more than three years,

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College of Arts and Sciences boasts 12 of 51 OSU Seniors of Significance for 2025-26

Oct 22, 2025

Of the 51 Oklahoma State University Seniors of Significance named by the OSU Alumni Association this week, twelve are College of Arts and Sciences students. The Seniors of Significance Award recognizes students who have excelled in scholarship,

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OSU physicists discover universal ‘Squeezing Phase Transition’ with implications for quantum technology

Oct 15, 2025

A team of physicists at Oklahoma State University led by assistant professor Dr. Thomas Bilitewski has identified universal behavior in the way quantum systems evolve, with potential applications in quantum enhanced sensors. The findings, which

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OSU alumna wins national writing award for the visual arts

Oct 13, 2025

Brandy McDonnell was recently awarded the Rabkin Prize. The award is given to a select few visual arts writers annually, which, this year, included McDonnell, "The Oklahoman" features writer for over two decades.

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