Heritage Society continues to shape OSU's future through transformational giving
Friday, September 19, 2025
Media Contact: Mack Burke | Associate Director of Media Relations | 405-744-5540 | editor@okstate.edu
Each year, Heritage Society’s mark on Oklahoma State University continues to grow.
The prestigious group consists of alumni and friends who have made a commitment to OSU through a will, revocable living trust, life insurance, life-income gift, retirement account designation or other deferred gift arrangement.
“OSU is known for generating career-ready, hardworking, common-sense graduates, and we can’t do that without donors like our Heritage Society members,” OSU Foundation President Blaire Atkinson said. “Their generosity opens a world of possibilities for so many students and truly changes lives.”
Heritage Society has over 2,000 members who have committed over $71 million to OSU in the last year. The impact of its generosity can be felt in every corner of campus and across the OSU system.
The new Agricultural Hall is one such place that was made possible because of donors like the Heritage Society. In late March, members took an inside look at the state-of-the-art facility, which is a true testament to the power of the Cowboy family. Attendees received insight from Ferguson College of Agriculture student ambassadors, toured lab spaces and enjoyed samples from the famous Larry & Kay’s Dairy Bar.
Fittingly, they later visited the Boone Pickens Legacy Experience to learn about the ultimate Cowboy. The exhibit shares an immersive view of Pickens’ life and the breadth of his philanthropy, including $652 million contributed to OSU.
And much like Pickens, the Heritage Society is leading by example.
“Heritage Society represents more than just giving. It’s transformational giving that represents accomplishment, planning and legacy to have a positive impact on future generations.”
Photos by: Bryanna Freer
Story by: Grant Ramirez | STATE Magazine