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Record-breaking class of 2028 welcomed at Cowboy Kickoff

Oklahoma State University welcomed a record-breaking freshman class at Cowboy Kickoff last Friday inside Gallagher-Iba Arena.
President Shrum takes the stage for Cowboy Kickoff.
President Shrum launches Living the Code Series

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Oklahoma State University President Kayse Shrum recently launched a brand new video series where she showcases the stories of the Cowboy family who embody the Cowboy Code.

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State of Orange: OSU celebrates inauguration of Dr. Kayse Shrum

Tue, Dec 20, 2022

The inauguration ceremony, which was delayed a year due to pandemic precautions, included speeches from Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, Sen. James Lankford, Rep. Frank Lucas and Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby. On July 1, 2021, Dr. Shrum made history, becoming the first woman to lead a Tier 1 research institution in the state and in August, she was formally installed.

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Oklahoma State University releases new strategy to become preeminent land-grant university

Wed, Oct 12, 2022

Strategy includes initiatives to reduce student debt, innovate around student competencies and focus research on solving society’s most significant challenges

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Celebrating one monumental year: Shrum looks back on first year as president

Wed, Aug 31, 2022

July 1 marked the one-year anniversary for Dr. Kayse Shrum as president of the Oklahoma State University system — the first woman to hold the post at a research university in Oklahoma. It’s been a transformative year full of accomplishments, partnerships, perseverance and 365 days chock full of opportunities.

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President Shrum’s leadership draws praise as she marks first year in office

Fri, Jul 01, 2022

On the one-year anniversary of her presidency, we look back at Dr. Shrum’s first year at the helm of the OSU system through the words of students, faculty and staff.

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Poke-a-thon: OSU launches incentive program to encourage student vaccination

Thu, Jul 29, 2021

Through the Poke-a-thon campaign, OSU is offering students incentives to get vaccinated for COVID-19, including football tickets, iPads and bursar scholarships totaling over $10,000. 

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Statement from President Kayse Shrum

Fri, Jul 23, 2021

We are disappointed by the lack of engagement and transparency from our colleagues at OU over the past months on a matter with serious ramifications for our state.

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