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Preserving the seeds: Collection moves to new facility to preserve agriculture for future research

Fri, Dec 13, 2024

Representing a space where the past, present and future of agriculture converge, the Oklahoma State University seed and grain archive will continue to make an impact for years to come as it transitions to its new home in Agricultural Hall.

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Planting new roots: Fundraising initiatives continue to support OSU Agronomy Discovery Center

Fri, Dec 13, 2024

More than half of the wheat varieties planted in Oklahoma come from genetics that can be directly traced to research done at the Oklahoma State University Agronomy Research Station.

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A journey of growth: Agricultural communications junior serves as National FFA President

Fri, Dec 13, 2024

Candidates held their breath as the presidential position was the last to be announced at the 2023 National FFA Convention. The crowd quieted as the announcer approached the microphone.

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Investing in the future: Jackson family donates toward student and staff success

Fri, Dec 13, 2024

In a world where generosity often speaks louder than words, Doug and Beth Jackson have made a lasting impact with their donation for the new Agricultural Hall.

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Hidden gems: Living plant wall adds splash of color to new Agricultural Hall

Fri, Dec 13, 2024

The 186-square-foot green space, tucked neatly away on the east side of the building, is truly a hidden gem for those who use the tranquil area, said Nick Ouellette, Oklahoma State University landscape design manager.

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It's got to be custard: Larry and Kay's Dairy Bar brings back memories and traditions

Fri, Dec 13, 2024

For Ferguson College of Agriculture alumni who were on campus prior to 2005, some of their fondest memories are from sitting around reading The O’Colly, eating a cinnamon roll and drinking a glass of milk, or playing card games between classes at the original Dairy Bar.

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Exploring education through Extension: Faculty member transforms biochemistry into fun and accessible lessons

Fri, Dec 13, 2024

When Ashley Mattison thought about her future, she knew she wanted to wear orange. A third-generation Clemson University graduate, the symbolic color brought her from the valleys of Tennessee and South Carolina to the plains of Stillwater, Oklahoma.

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Ensuring Accessibility

Fri, Dec 13, 2024

Oklahoma State University’s new Agricultural Hall is not just meeting accessibility standards — it’s exceeding them.

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Destined for distinction: OSU Alumni Association honors rancher and conservationist

Fri, Dec 13, 2024

Growing up on a ranch in the rough, desert country of Pecos County, Texas, N. Malone Mitchell Jr. was no stranger to the value of hard work

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Career Connections: Career Liaisons guide students through their career journeys

Fri, Dec 13, 2024

Polishing a résumé and cover letter to land that dream job can be a daunting task for students. However, inside the Lynn and Jeff Hilst Center for Student Success, also known as “the Fishbowl,” students can find a Career Liaison ready to help them tackle their application materials and achieve their career goals.

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Blazing her own trail: Ferguson alumna upholds family tradition

Fri, Dec 13, 2024

Raised in southwestern Oklahoma, one of the driest regions of the state, Sherry Hunt is expanding on a family legacy with passion, purpose and determination.

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Black bears in the wild: NREM conducts black bear research in Oklahoma's Panhandle

Fri, Dec 13, 2024

Reports of black bear sightings started to increase in Cimarron County, Oklahoma, during the 2000s and 2010s. Was the black bear population increasing in the state’s Panhandle?

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