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Billboard magazine names OSU a top music business school for second year

Mon, Oct 16, 2023

For the second year in a row, Oklahoma State University’s music industry program was recognized as a top music business school by Billboard magazine. The music industry program — which is part of the Michael and Anne Greenwood School of Music — is featured in the October 2023 issue of Billboard. The magazine selected its top music business schools based on the criteria of industry recommendations, alumni information and details requested from each school. OSU was listed alongside 41 other accredited schools, including Abbey Road Institute, California Institute of the Arts and New York University.

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OSU receives $2M EPA grant to research enhanced aquifer recharge

Wed, Oct 11, 2023

On Sept. 21, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that Oklahoma State University geology professor Dr. Todd Halihan, is the recipient of a nearly $2 million research grant to study the use and risks of enhanced aquifer recharge (EAR) to improve groundwater availability and quality. Along with his team of researchers at OSU, Halihan will collaborate with the Oka’ Institute at East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma, and Texas State University in San Marcos, to develop innovative monitoring and analysis strategies for rural EAR structures.

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Contemporary Latin American exhibition now on view at OSU’s newly renovated Gardiner Gallery of Art

Mon, Oct 09, 2023

Oklahoma State University’s Gardiner Gallery of Art has opened a new exhibition featuring a group of internationally acclaimed Latin American artists. “Modos de ver/Ways of Seeing” was organized to coincide with Latin American and Hispanic Heritage month, as well as to celebrate the recent renovation of the Gardiner Gallery of Art, which was completed thanks to a gift from the Hearst Foundations.

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English professor’s new book explores Appalachian childhood and loss of brother

Wed, Oct 04, 2023

Dr. Sarah Beth Childers, an assistant professor in the Oklahoma State University Department of English, has released a new book, “Prodigals, A Sister’s Memoir of Appalachia and Loss.”

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CAS inducts 3 new Hall of Famers at 2023 ceremony

Wed, Sep 27, 2023

Oklahoma State University’s College of Arts and Sciences honored 20 alumni at its annual Hall of Fame event on Sept. 15. Included among them were Bill Goldston, Charles F. “Chic” Dambach and Ron Ward — this year’s three Hall of Fame inductees. In addition to recognizing Dambach, Goldston and Ward, the college presented 14 Distinguished Alumni and three Rising Star awards.

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English department hosts Japanese teachers as part of new language instruction program

Wed, Sep 27, 2023

This summer, the Oklahoma State University Department of English hosted 12 Japanese teachers from the Kyoto and Hyogo prefectures in a three-week program funded by a $69,999 grant from the U.S. Department of State – U.S. Embassy Tokyo.

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OSU integrative biology team uses machine learning in newly published Ebola virus research

Mon, Sep 25, 2023

A team of researchers led by Oklahoma State University integrative biology assistant professor Patrick Stephens, Ph.D., recently unveiled critical insights into the transmission of the Ebola virus. The research team, which also included researchers from the University of Georgia and the Cary Institute of Ecosystems Studies, published the first comprehensive study of the potential host range of Ebola viruses including every mammal species in Africa. This study was led by Dr. Mekala Sundaram, who was a postdoctoral scholar in the Stephens lab at OSU when it was published.

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OSU Department of Theatre to perform comedy play ‘Airness’ Sept. 22-24

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

Oklahoma State University’s Department of Theatre will present its first show of the season Sept. 22-24, 2023. “Airness” by Chelsea Marcantel — a comedy about competition, completion and finding the “airness” inside yourself — has been in production among OSU faculty and students since the spring. The play focuses on the character Nina, who is entering her first air guitar competition.

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Professor shares knowledge of northern Spain’s Asturian language and culture

Tue, Sep 12, 2023

Dr. Isabel Alvarez-Sancho is an expert in languages and literatures, especially those in Spain. But there is one language that holds some significance to the Oklahoma State University associate professor.

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OSU student begins a nonprofit to supply water across the globe

Tue, Sep 12, 2023

Lily Chavez, a global studies major within the Department of Geography, is just a junior in college but already has the title of “founder” on her resume.

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NGWA University expands access to groundwater education

Tue, Sep 12, 2023

In the two years since its creation, NGWA University Powered by OSU (NGWAU) has made great strides in growing workforce development programming and K-12 educational materials related to groundwater — reaching professionals and students around the world.

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New director, faculty researchers propel Center for the Humanities to new heights

Tue, Sep 12, 2023

Oklahoma State University’s Center for the Humanities got its first director in 2023 with the appointment of Dr. Jennifer Borland.

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