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Service and Sacrifice: Casualties, courage and faith during the Great War

Tue, Dec 20, 2022

The Great War ended suddenly. After four years of conflict abroad and dramatic changes on the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College campus, which included adjusting operations to provide trained personnel for the conflict in Europe, it was over.

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'Giving New Meaning to 'Open Book': Free textbooks, materials expanding accessibility for students

Tue, Dec 20, 2022

Open Educational Resources, or OER, are research and classroom materials that are free for students to use. OER can include library resources, online articles and videos or open textbooks, which are published with a license that makes them free to use, distribute or adapt.

Edmon Low Librarylibrary servicesState magazine
Introducing Dr. Ann Caine: Get to know the new OSU Alumni Association president

Tue, Dec 20, 2022

On Sept. 1, Dr. Ann Caine became the 16th president of the Oklahoma State University Alumni Association. She recently sat down with STATE Magazine for a Q&A to talk about her background and her love for OSU.

OSU Alumni AssociationState magazine
The Bigger Picture: Student paints life-sized portrait of OSU president

Tue, Dec 20, 2022

In March, when Dr. Kayse Shrum attended the BFA Studio Capstone Exhibition for students, she enjoyed marveling at their talent and artistry. One painting, in particular, really caught her eye. She then commissioned the artist, Shyanne Dickey, to paint a portrait of her.

State magazinePresident Kayse ShrumBartlett Center for the Visual Arts
Larger Than Life: OSU dedicates statue to former president Burns Hargis

Tue, Dec 20, 2022

OSU dedicates statue, sculpted by Oklahoma artist Mike Larsen, to former president Burns Hargis on Sept. 9.

OSU A&M Board of RegentsState magazineBurns HargisPresident Kayse Shrum
Making History: OSU sets record for freshman enrollment

Tue, Dec 20, 2022

With 4,643 first-time freshmen enrolled, the class of 2026 eclipses previous records and represents an increase of nearly 9% over last year’s freshman enrollment for the fall semester. OSU’s total enrollment for the fall semester was up nearly 3% over last year — 25,359 students — and includes students from all 50 states; Washington, D.C.; Puerto Rico and 113 countries.

Karen ChenEnrollmentState magazine
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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More Than a Memory: Brooks returns to OSU to offer insights on music industry

Tue, Dec 20, 2022

Brooks shared his wisdom as a country music superstar with OSU students in September in three masterclass sessions. Industry Insights with Garth Brooks at The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts gave students a chance to ask the 1984 advertising alumnus about his career and hear advice from Brooks and a panel of music industry experts.

Arts and HumanitiesMcKnight Center for the Performing Arts at Oklahoma State UniversityMichael and Anne Greenwood School of MusicGarth BrooksState magazine
Never Forgotten: Annual stair climb commemorating bravery of 9/11 first responders moves to Boone Pickens Stadium for first time

Tue, Dec 20, 2022

On Sept. 11, 2022, over 150 participants from around the country came to commemorate first responders’ bravery and courage on the steps of Boone Pickens Stadium as part of the annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb hosted by the Oklahoma State University Fire Protection Society and OSU Firefighter Challenge Team.

9/11Fire Protection and Safety Engineering TechnologyCollege of Engineering Architecture and TechnologyBoone Pickens StadiumState magazine
The Cowboy Way: Loughridge reflects on his career as a servant-leader

Tue, Dec 20, 2022

As senior vice president for systems operations at Oklahoma State University, Loughridge serves as a strategic advisor to President Kayse Shrum and serves a key role in sharing the strategic vision to elevate OSU as the preeminent land-grant institution.

Jerome LoughridgeState magazineCowboy Way
New campaign raises nearly $200,000 for OSU mental health services

Tue, Dec 20, 2022

On Oct. 8, OSU launched Cowboys United for Mental Health with one goal in mind — to improve OSU students’ access to mental health resources on campus. Thanks to the commitment of the OSU community, the inaugural campaign was a resounding success.

OSU FoundationPresident Kayse ShrumDoug HallenbeckMental HealthState magazine
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