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Former OSU First Cowgirl Ann Hargis takes on new role with OSU Center for Pet Therapy

Tue, Nov 30, 2021

Pete’s Pet Posse co-founders Ann Hargis and Kendria Cost are taking new roles to promote healthy minds across the Oklahoma State University system through the newly created OSU Center for Pet Therapy.

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OSU President Emeritus Burns Hargis to launch OSU Hargis Leadership Institute with ribbon-cutting and student block party

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

Oklahoma State University is creating a legacy of leadership with the opening of the OSU Hargis Leadership Institute. OSU President Emeritus Burns Hargis, former First Lady Ann Hargis and OSU students will launch the new program with a ribbon cutting ceremony and block party celebration on the OSU-Stillwater campus at 5 p.m. Oct. 14 on the Student Union Plaza.

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Meet OSU's First Cowboy

Wed, Aug 25, 2021

Darren Shrum, Oklahoma State University’s inaugural First Cowboy, hopes to live up to the incredible job First Cowgirl Ann Hargis did for the last 13 years.

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Tulsa mayor proclaims Burns and Ann Hargis Day at A Stately Affair gala

Fri, Jun 25, 2021

Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum proclaimed June 24 as Burns and Ann Hargis Day in honor of Oklahoma State University President Burns Hargis and First Cowgirl Ann Hargis.

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University's top cheerleader looks back

Wed, Apr 28, 2021

Ann Hargis has been a tireless advocate for health, wellness and everything Oklahoma State during her tenure as First Cowgirl, and we’re going to miss her enthusiasm and excitement as she and husband Burns retire. We asked her to share a bit about her experiences and memories at OSU.

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Cowboys gather to celebrate Burns and Ann Hargis

Fri, Apr 23, 2021

Hundreds of Cowboy faithful gathered Friday inside Gallagher-Iba Arena to honor outgoing OSU President Burns Hargis.

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Concert to highlight 2020 First Lady of OSU Distinguished Music Professor Award winner

Tue, Oct 06, 2020

Oklahoma State University vocal professor Steve Sanders will perform Sunday afternoon at The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts, while also being recognized with the 2020 First Lady of OSU Distinguished Music Professor Award.

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