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OSU history professor teaches American studies in Vietnam

When Dr. John Kinder, professor of history and American studies at Oklahoma State University, traveled to Hanoi, Vietnam, this past December, he wasn’t just delivering a guest lecture. He was participating in a longer-term project: the incorporation of American studies into university curricula in the Southeast Asian nation, which shares a complex past with the United States.
A group of presenters stands on a stage in front of a projected banner for an American Studies training course at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities in Hanoi, indicating an academic international collaboration event.
D’Andrea helps Oklahoma National Guard plan Thunderbird Trail to honor WWII vets

Wed, Jul 09, 2025

Eighty-two years ago, the Allied invasion of Italy began in Sicily. The operation preceded landings at Salerno in the Campania region, and with it the push to take Rome. In May, leaders of the Oklahoma National Guard revisited that same terrain along with Oklahoma State University Department of History professor David D’Andrea. Stopping at sites in Campania where Oklahomans of the 45th Infantry Division valiantly took part in a vital campaign of World War II, the dignitaries paid homage to the lives lost and sacrifices made. This was one of the first steps in the Guards’ planned “Thunderbird Trail” project, for which D’Andrea is serving as historical adviser.

Department of HistoryCollege of Arts and Sciences
Eighteen CAS students named 2025-26 Wentz, Purdie Research Scholars

Tue, Jun 24, 2025

The College of Arts and Sciences is well represented in Oklahoma State University’s 2025-2026 Wentz Research Scholars and Purdie Research Scholars awardee lists: 14 of 43 Wentz recipients are majoring in a CAS discipline, while all four of the Purdie scholars call CAS home.

College of Arts and SciencesBoone Pickens School of GeologyDepartment of HistoryDepartment of SociologyDepartment of PhilosophyDepartment of EnglishDepartment of BiologyCASPolitical ScienceDepartment of Microbiology and Molecular GeneticsDepartment of Communication Sciences and DisordersDepartment of ChemistryDepartment of Physics
Theatre major Burks named Spring 2025 CAS Orange Gown Graduate

Wed, May 07, 2025

Spring 2025 CAS Orange Gown Graduate Jordan Burks is completing a bachelor's degree in theatre this May and taking with her a passion for the stage that she developed while at OSU. Jordan isn't an actor, though, she's a stage manager. And she taking her cues into grad school and beyond.

2025 Spring Orange GownCollege of Arts and SciencesCASorange gownDepartment of TheatreArts and HumanitiesLanguages and LiteraturesDepartment of HistoryDepartment of Language and LiteraturesOrange Gown Graduate
Eleven of 25 OSU Outstanding Seniors call College of Arts and Sciences home

Mon, Mar 03, 2025

Of the 25 Outstanding Seniors selected by the Oklahoma State University Alumni Association for the 2024-25 academic year, 11 are students within the College of Arts and Sciences. The Outstanding Seniors award recognizes OSU students who show excellence through academic achievement; campus and community involvement; academic, athletic or extracurricular honors or awards; scholarships; and work ethic during their time at Oklahoma State.

College of Arts and SciencesSchool of Media and Strategic CommunicationsMichael and Anne Greenwood School of MusicDepartment of ChemistryDepartment of BiologyCASDepartment of Microbiology and Molecular GeneticsDepartment of MusicDepartment of HistoryPolitical Science
CAS Faculty Spotlight: OSU’s Nordic and Finnish history expert

Tue, Feb 04, 2025

Dr. Jason Lavery, an Oklahoma State University Department of History Regents Professor, is also a permanent adjunct professor at Helsinki University. Since 1992, he has taught a summer course, "Finland Pre-History to the Present," at Helsinki Summer University, which helps students and immigrants understand Finnish culture.

College of Arts and SciencesCASDepartment of History
OSU faculty members recognized for their literary works

Thu, Jan 30, 2025

Choice Reviews have recognized four books by Oklahoma State University faculty members as Outstanding Academic Titles for 2024.

faculty awardDepartment of EnglishResearchDepartment of SociologyScholarsDepartment of HistoryCollege of Arts and SciencesDepartment of Geography
A Guitar, A Heritage, A Legacy: OSU history professor publishes book, co-curates Bob Dylan Center exhibition about Jesse Ed Davis

Tue, Dec 17, 2024

After years of research, writing and collaboration, Oklahoma State University Department of History professor Douglas Miller finally saw the fruits of his labor unveiled this fall with the publication of his latest book, “Washita Love Child: The Rise of Indigenous Rock Star Jesse Ed Davis” and the opening of the “Jesse Ed Davis: Natural Anthem” exhibition at The Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa. Both Miller’s book and his exhibition — which he co-curated with U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo — celebrate guitarist Jesse Ed Davis, an Oklahoma native and Indigenous musician whose work shaped the sound of a generation.

College of Arts and SciencesCASCAS researchDepartment of History
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