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Oklahoma State University, Boone Pickens Foundation reveal plans for ‘Boone Pickens Legacy Experience’

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

The Boone Pickens Legacy Experience, which will be located in the West End Zone complex at Boone Pickens Stadium, will serve as a magnificent tribute to Pickens and his unwavering commitment to Oklahoma State University. Construction on the privately funded, 10,000-square-foot installation is slated to begin in early 2024. It will feature interactive and visually rich exhibits showcasing his life and accomplishments.

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Special Olympics Oklahoma honors OSU President Shrum with Barry Switzer Award of Excellence

Fri, Sep 15, 2023

Special Olympics Oklahoma honored Oklahoma State University President Kayse Shrum as the 2023 recipient of the Barry Switzer Award of Excellence on Sept. 14 during the eighth annual Gold Medal Gala at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa.

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Special Olympics Oklahoma to honor OSU President Shrum at Gold Medal Gala

Fri, Sep 08, 2023

Special Olympics Oklahoma will honor Oklahoma State University President Kayse Shrum as the 2023 recipient of the “Barry Switzer Award of Excellence” Sept. 14 during the Gold Medal Gala at Southern Hills Country Club.

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Living the code: President Shrum launches new Inside OSU series

Tue, Sep 05, 2023

In 2023, OSU President Kayse Shrum launched a new video series with a mission to highlight unique stories of diverse people who embody the Cowboy Code daily.

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Gone Fishing: VP and Dean Tom Coon retires after nine years at OSU

Tue, Sep 05, 2023

After nine years of serving as vice president and dean of Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Dr. Coon decided to hang up his many hats and reconnect with his family and love for aquatics.

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Critical Care: New on-campus BSN degree will aid state’s health care industry

Tue, Sep 05, 2023

Oklahoma State University’s work to prepare health care professionals and enhance the health of Oklahoma took another step forward with the university welcoming its first class of nursing students to campus this fall. The new Bachelor of Science in Nursing on the flagship campus will help meet Oklahoma’s ongoing and critical shortage of nurses.

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Bright Lights, Bright Students: Country music superstar returns to alma mater

Tue, Sep 05, 2023

Country music superstar and OSU alumnus Garth Brooks returned to campus April 14-15 to perform two concerts to support student scholarships at The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts.

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