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The official magazine of Oklahoma State University
A vibrant concert stage with colorful lighting and a large, psychedelic backdrop featuring abstract human faces. The band members are playing their instruments, including guitars and drums, under the dynamic lights. The scene is energetic and visually captivating.
Red Dirt Revival

OSU alumnus Josh Crutchmer on the return of Cross Canadian Ragweed and Stillwater’s biggest concert yet

In this issue

OSU Alumni Association inducts Hall of Fame Class of 2025
OSU-OKC Construction Technology program fills need for students, industry
How OSU's hands-on opportunities shape career-ready graduates
OSU alumna reports live on CNN and its affiliates worldwide
OSU Esports claims Big 12 Championship in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

 

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Featured Articles

Led by Love, Driven by Purpose

 Hess has spent career serving students and building institutions

Shaping Rural Vet Med's Future

First group of scholarship awardees prepare to aid areas in need

 Worn to Perfection

 How OSU alumnus Mike Staubus helped shape an iconic brand

50 Years on the Air

'Oklahoma Gardening' is television you've grown to love

Featured Videos

Off the Mat

 Former Coach John Smith Trades the Mat for the Ranch

50 Years of Smiles

Eskimo Joe's celebrates a half-century

Generations of Graduations

OSU commemorates 150 commencements

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Six people are standing in a row, dressed formally in black suits and dresses. They are wearing medals around their necks. The background features a stone wall with floral arrangements on either side.
Six people are standing in a row, dressed formally in black suits and dresses. They are wearing medals around their necks. The background features a stone wall with floral arrangements on either side.
The 2025 OSU Alumni Association Hall of Fame class. From left: Dow Wise (representing his grandfather, Frank Eaton), Dr. John Jameson, Dr. Catherin Jameson, Melinda Stinnett, Jay Helm and Jerry Winchester.Genesee Photo
A race car with the number 21, representing Oklahoma State University, is captured in motion on a racetrack. The car features prominent branding with "OSU" and "Cowboys" logos.
A race car with the number 21, representing Oklahoma State University, is captured in motion on a racetrack. The car features prominent branding with "OSU" and "Cowboys" logos.
Bullet Racing’s Fuel the Future campaign helps with the out-of-pocket costs of building a new car each year.Provided
A man wearing a beige hat, black jacket, and blue jeans is standing next to a brown horse in an open field. The man has one hand on the horse's neck and is holding a blue object in the other hand. The background shows a blurred landscape with trees and fencing.
A man wearing a beige hat, black jacket, and blue jeans is standing next to a brown horse in an open field. The man has one hand on the horse's neck and is holding a blue object in the other hand. The background shows a blurred landscape with trees and fencing.
John Smith traded in the wrestling singlet for the jeans and cowboy hat.Ellie Piper
A man with short gray hair is sitting on a black chair under a tent. The person is wearing a black t-shirt with yellow text that reads "Honky Tonkin' in Queens" and holding two books. The person's arms have several tattoos.
A man with short gray hair is sitting on a black chair under a tent. The person is wearing a black t-shirt with yellow text that reads "Honky Tonkin' in Queens" and holding two books. The person's arms have several tattoos.
Josh Crutchmer, an OSU alumnus and Red Dirt scribe, is releasing his new book, "Red Dirt Unplugged" this spring.Kendall Nodorft
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Thess Holloway plans to use his experience from The McKnight Center to create an educational program for those interested in the music industry and live entertainment.Ellie Piper
A man is playing a flute while standing in front of a music stand. A woman with curly hair, wearing a black top and orange pants, is standing to the left, observing him. The background includes a wooden partition and some musical equipment.
A man is playing a flute while standing in front of a music stand. A woman with curly hair, wearing a black top and orange pants, is standing to the left, observing him. The background includes a wooden partition and some musical equipment.
Principal Flute Stefán Ragnar Höskuldsson gestures to a student during a masterclass at Oklahoma State University.Luis Mejia
A drummer is performing on stage with a backdrop of large, animated flames. The drummer is surrounded by a drum set that includes cymbals and various drums. The intense flames in the background create a dramatic and energetic atmosphere.
A drummer is performing on stage with a backdrop of large, animated flames. The drummer is surrounded by a drum set that includes cymbals and various drums. The intense flames in the background create a dramatic and energetic atmosphere.
Cross Canadian Ragweed drummer Randy Ragsdale plays before a sold-out Boone Pickens Stadium.Kendall Nodorft
A man wearing a plaid shirt and a beige cap is watering plants in a garden. He is holding a green hose with a black nozzle, spraying water onto various potted plants, including some with yellow and purple foliage. The background shows more greenery and hanging pots.
A man wearing a plaid shirt and a beige cap is watering plants in a garden. He is holding a green hose with a black nozzle, spraying water onto various potted plants, including some with yellow and purple foliage. The background shows more greenery and hanging pots.
Lou Anella of The Botanic Garden at OSU was this edition's Cowboy Way.Gary Lawson
An elderly man with gray hair sits outdoors in a wicker chair, smiling and laughing with his hand to his face. He wears a maroon shirt and a wristwatch. A bottle of water sits on the table next to him, and green trees and sunlight fill the background.
An elderly man with gray hair sits outdoors in a wicker chair, smiling and laughing with his hand to his face. He wears a maroon shirt and a wristwatch. A bottle of water sits on the table next to him, and green trees and sunlight fill the background.
During Ray Campbell’s time as host, “Oklahoma Gardening” transitioned from a seasonal show to year-round, boasting 50,000 weekly viewers.Mitchell Alcala
A woman with long, wavy blonde hair is sitting in a flight simulator cockpit. She is wearing a sleeveless black top and a grey vest with white trim. Her right hand is on the control stick, and she appears to be engaged in operating the simulator. The cockpit features various controls and displays, including a screen showing flight information. The setting suggests an environment related to aviation training or simulation.
A woman with long, wavy blonde hair is sitting in a flight simulator cockpit. She is wearing a sleeveless black top and a grey vest with white trim. Her right hand is on the control stick, and she appears to be engaged in operating the simulator. The cockpit features various controls and displays, including a screen showing flight information. The setting suggests an environment related to aviation training or simulation.
Ainsley Kyle interned with the Navy last summer and will intern with the Air Force this summer.Ellie Piper
Four individuals wearing matching esports jerseys are seated at a long table with gaming controllers in their hands. They are facing the camera, and there is a large screen behind them displaying the "OSU ESPORTS" logo. The room is lit with an orange hue, creating a vibrant atmosphere.
Four individuals wearing matching esports jerseys are seated at a long table with gaming controllers in their hands. They are facing the camera, and there is a large screen behind them displaying the "OSU ESPORTS" logo. The room is lit with an orange hue, creating a vibrant atmosphere.
The OSU esports team reacts during a match, showing that emotion is just as much a part of the sport as skill and hand-eye coordination.Ellie Piper

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STATE, the official magazine of Oklahoma State University, is published three times per year in Fall; Winter; and Spring. All members of the OSU Alumni Association and friends of the OSU Foundation receive a printed subscription. Packed with 120 pages of compelling features and stunning photography, each issue of STATE covers current research, campus events, alumni achievements and historic moments from OSU’s proud history.

 

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