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More than half-million invested in new OSU-Tulsa Auditorium space

Tue, Jan 20, 2026

The OSU-Tulsa Auditorium in North Hall is currently under construction for a more than half-million-dollar renovation project that will restore and revitalize the 376-seat event space. The renovations are scheduled for completion this fall.

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‘It has blown away my expectations’ – College of Professional Studies degree tailored to individual experience, schedule

Fri, Jan 16, 2026

Lifelong Oklahoma State University fan Joshua Buck always imagined going to OSU - but his path to a bachelor’s degree was non-traditional.

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CHS president shares his story of weight loss, health gains

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

OSU-CHS President Johnny Stephens has lost 156 pounds in the last three years by changing how he eats, prioritizing exercise and taking a GLP-1, a category of weight loss medications that have exploded in popularity in recent years.

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Hands-on Education: Renovated OSU-Tulsa wing one of many additions to OSU’s workforce development program

Wed, Jan 07, 2026

Oklahoma is at a critical crossroads. Across every sector and region, industry leaders are sounding the alarm: the need for skilled, adaptable and work-ready talent has never been greater. Oklahoma State University listened and is now leading a response — one that the future of the state’s economy depends on.

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Eyes on the prize: Optician overcomes reading disability to earn her degree

Mon, Dec 15, 2025

Kelly Pettigrew, one of this year’s graduates from the College of Professional Studies, was so excited to earn her bachelor’s degree in health care administration from Oklahoma State University that she flew out from Alabama to participate in the spring graduation ceremony in Stillwater.

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Google’s $2M commitment has systemwide impacts

Fri, Dec 12, 2025

Recently, tech giant Google committed $2 million to accelerate artificial intelligence education and workforce readiness across the Oklahoma State University system.

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From 'flunking out' to 4.0: Orange Gown graduate succeeds while balancing career, family and academics

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

Stephen Taylor is the fall 2025 Orange Gown graduate for the College of Professional Studies — but academic success didn’t come easy at first.

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OSU honors faculty, staff at 2025 awards convocation

Wed, Dec 10, 2025

The Oklahoma State University Division of Academic Affairs wrapped up 2025 with its annual University Awards Convocation on Monday in the Student Union Ballroom.

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OSU-Tulsa announces winners of inaugural Student Research Day

Mon, Nov 17, 2025

Oklahoma State University-Tulsa recognized the top student presenters from its first-ever Student Research Day, held Nov. 12. The event featured 21 posters representing original research, creative projects and applied studies from Tulsa-based students in a diversity of disciplines.

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OSU-Tulsa opens doors to first- and second-year students

Mon, Nov 17, 2025

OSU’s downtown Tulsa campus will offer four-year undergraduate degrees starting January 2026.

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The Code Calls: Oklahoma State University launches new brand campaign

Fri, Nov 07, 2025

As Oklahoma’s premier land-grant university with a presence in all 77 counties, OSU has been defined by its mission since 1890 — that education should drive opportunity and impact. The Code Calls builds on that legacy by expressing a simple truth: every Cowboy lives by a code — a promise to do what is right, even when it is hard.

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OSU-Tulsa public safety students graduate from Tulsa Police Academy

Thu, Oct 23, 2025

Two Oklahoma State University-Tulsa students marked major milestones this week, graduating from the Tulsa Police Academy and completing their bachelor’s degrees in public safety.

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