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Impact Spotlight: Alexandria Sparks

Wed, May 14, 2025

Alex Sparks, a junior at Oklahoma State University, didn’t grow up on a farm or have acres of land. But thanks to her father, she found a love for horticulture anyway — in a shared backyard shaded by an oak tree.

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How OSU's hands-on opportunities shape career-ready graduates

Wed, May 14, 2025

At Oklahoma State University, learning extends beyond the classroom. OSU faculty and staff strive to provide hands-on experiences and leadership opportunities that prepare students for success, whether it’s through student employment opportunities as graduate assistants or interns to participating in student organizations.

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How OSU alumnus Mike Staubus helped shape an iconic brand

Wed, May 14, 2025

In the world of branding, few images are as recognizable as the smiling face of Eskimo Joe and his trusty sidekick, Buffy. Behind many of the beloved T-shirt designs you have most likely seen is Oklahoma State University alumnus Mike Staubus, whose artistic touch helped turn a Stillwater bar into a national destination.

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Hess has spent career serving students and building institutions

Wed, May 14, 2025

Jim Hess has had a prolific career in higher education spanning over four decades before he was inducted into the Oklahoma Education Hall of Fame in 2023 and named the 20th president of the OSU System this spring.

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Cowboy Way: Lou Anella

Wed, May 14, 2025

Lou Anella loves sharing his horticulture expertise. He grew up in a rural area of upstate New York and worked on his neighbor’s farm. After completing a doctorate at Cornell University, his job search led to Stillwater and a teaching role in the Oklahoma State University Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture.

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Chicago Symphony Orchestra shares talents at OSU masterclasses

Wed, May 14, 2025

At Oklahoma State University’s McKnight Center for the Performing Arts, students recently witnessed both during masterclasses with members of the world-renowned Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

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CEAT doctoral student carving her own path in traditionally male-dominated field

Wed, May 14, 2025

Ainsley Kyle is proof that talent and determination transcend all boundaries. She has her sights set on a career in the Department of Defense, and to complete her mission, has gained hands-on experience through internships that will help her redefine the field.

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A Contentious Claim: The biggest darn drum in Oklahoma?

Wed, May 14, 2025

The biggest drum in Oklahoma arrived in Stillwater nine decades ago. How drums are measured may complicate this claim, but with over 56 square feet of surface area on two drumheads, a drum that found its way to the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College campus in the fall of 1935 was prepared to challenge any other contenders in the state.

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50 Years on the Air: 'Oklahoma Gardening' is television you've grown to love

Wed, May 14, 2025

When Oklahoma State University Extension horticulturist Joe Maxon first hauled plants from Stillwater to the OETA studio to shoot the brand-new, live TV program, “Oklahoma Gardening,” he likely had no idea of the impact it would have. He was laying the groundwork for a show now celebrating its golden anniversary and viewed worldwide.

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OSU Alumni Association inducts Hall of Fame Class of 2025

Wed, May 14, 2025

The Oklahoma State University Alumni Association honored six new members of the OSU Hall of Fame at a ceremony on Feb. 7 in the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center. Frank Eaton, Jay Helm, Drs. John and Catherine Jameson, Melinda Stinnett, and Jerry Winchester received the university’s highest honor. The award celebrates outstanding lifetime achievements in society and professional life.

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