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Hargis years see OSU rise to new heights

The Hargis years elevated OSU in historic fashion, situating the university perfectly for the 21st century.

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OSU bolsters its strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
Hardesty Center for Clinical Research and Neuroscience is finding answers to combat addictive behaviors
Family's deep-rooted Cowboy tradition stretches back four generations
Glass couple's $1 million gift supports students, athletics, alumni and more
OSU alumni couple strengthens their future marriage with life-saving donation

 

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Featured Articles

Gamers' Paradise

OSU primed to lead Big 12 with state-of-the-art facility

First Cowgirl Q&A

University's top cheerleader, Ann Hargis, looks back on her time

Vaccine Hunter

OSU alumna tackles challenges in battling COVID-19

The Grand Finale

Dr. Joseph Missal reflects on 35 years of leading the band program

Featured Images 

Dr. Kayse Shrum and President Burns Hargis
Dr. Kayse Shrum and President Burns Hargis
Dr. Kayse Shrum was named OSU's 19th president as she will replace Burns Hargis, who is retiring.
Alumni couple after surgery
Alumni couple after surgery
OSU alumni Tyler Cortinas and Hannah Maggiore in the hospital after Maggiore donated her kidney to Cortinas, her fiance.
Shrum at Hardesty Center
Shrum at Hardesty Center
Dr. Kayse Shrum visited the new Hardest Center for Clinical Research and Neuroscience in Tulsa, which is home ot the most advanced MRI system in the state and poised to lessen the impact addictive behavior disorders have on Oklahomans.
Caileb Booze
Caileb Booze
Former Intrafraternity Council president Caileb Booze speaks during the "March for Unity" event during Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Week in January.
esports arena
esports arena
OSU's new esports arena in the Student Union has a ton of bells and whistles including: 40 high-powered PCs, Alienware peripherals, 240 and 144 hz monitors along with 50 Secret Lab Titan gaming chairs.
Cat
Cat
Rhino the cat underwent cancer treatment through OSU's College of Veterinary Medicine utilizing a high-intensity docused ultrasound as part of its INTERACT program.
Dr. Joseph Missal
Dr. Joseph Missal
Longtime OSU band director Dr. Joseph Missal will be stepping down after the end of the spring semester as he saw the band program revolutionized under his leadership.
Burns and Ann and Scruff
Burns and Ann and Scruff
OSU President Burns Hargis, First Cowgirl Ann Hargis and their dog, Scruff, have become iconic in the OSU community.
Ditzlers and Pete
Ditzlers and Pete
Eddy and Deneice Ditzler share their love with others through gifts benefiting Spears School of Business and OSU Athletics.
Dr. Lara Sypniewski
Dr. Lara Sypniewski
Dr. Lara Sypniewski, a professor in the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine, holds Tasha, a Pete's Pet Posse member owned by Ashlyn and Dr. Erik Clary.
Burns Hargis as a boy
Burns Hargis as a boy
Burns Hargis is the third-longest serving OSU president in the school's history with his tenure lasting 13 years.
Oklahoma A&M old timey radio
Oklahoma A&M old timey radio
COWBOY CHRONICLES: Engineering Faculty member James C. Kositsky designed and built the first radio equipment on campus at then Oklahoma A&M.

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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 128 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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