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Against all odds: Ferguson College senior balances fatherhood, college and military service

Wed, May 21, 2025

As juniors at Oklahoma State University and with a baby on the way, Connor Colby and his wife, Maliah, had to make some tough decisions about their future. Looking for stability, Colby turned to his country for support, he said.

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Paving the way for the next generation: Father-daughter duo uses OSU education in mammalian cloning and genetics

Wed, May 21, 2025

For the Russell family of Gainesville, Texas, the horse industry is a way of life. The family members have built their lives around appreciation for horses and the industry involved, said Blake Russell, president of ViaGen Pets and Equine and 1986 Oklahoma State University alumnus.

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Traces on the range: NREM postdoc uncovers Yellowstone's ecological history

Wed, May 21, 2025

John Wendt, who is a postdoctoral fellow in ecology and environmental sciences at Oklahoma State University, is pushing the boundaries of ecological research with his innovative approach to studying herbivore populations and their impact on ecosystems.

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Sharp minds, sharp blades: OSU students combine tradition and innovation

Wed, May 21, 2025

In agriculture, tradition and innovation are words not often heard together. But, Oklahoma State University students Landon Sechrist, agribusiness senior, and James Perdue, aerospace administration and operations senior, set out to change that.

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Into the Storm: Alumna creates foundation to serve cancer warriors

Wed, May 21, 2025

Going through life, achieving every dream she ever worked for, Brooke Taylor devoted the early part of adulthood to her career. Then, on July 22, 2019, Taylor’s world shifted.

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Red Dirt meets Desert Sands: OSU students explore Morocco's ancient agricultural practices

Wed, May 21, 2025

W ith the golden sands of the Sahara, the bustling markets of ancient medinas, and the rolling olive groves of the countryside, Morocco is a land where history and agriculture intertwine.

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Years of Light: Dean's Dialogue commemorates anniversary of Oklahoma City Bombing

Wed, May 21, 2025

The morning of April 19, 1995, began like any other until it did not. In an instant, downtown Oklahoma City was forever changed.

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True Grit: The wrestler becomes the wrangler

Wed, May 14, 2025

The wrestler eyes up his opponent. More than 30 years since John Smith won his second Olympic gold medal, he is still looking for a challenger.

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Spears Business professor Luo strives to make lifesaving health care more accessible

Wed, May 14, 2025

Dr. Xiao Luo’s research revolves around unlocking the tremendous potential of electronic medical records to help physicians and patients.

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OSU's crowdfunding platform continues to grow in support and impact

Wed, May 14, 2025

Oklahoma State University is full of ideas that need just a little support to become reality. PhilanthroPete, OSU’s crowdfunding platform, is here to give those dreams a push in the right direction.

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OSU Esports claims Big 12 Championship in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Wed, May 14, 2025

Noah Hightower was joined by fellow OSU students Grant Adamson, Mason McKnight, Evan Simons and Nolan Voss for the inaugural Big 12 esports tournament. The team, competing in its maiden tournament under the OSU Esports brand, faced off against fellow Big 12 institutions, the University of Colorado, the University of Houston, the University of Arizona, Arizona State University, the University of Kansas and co-host Baylor University.

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OSU and Oklahoma Genetics Inc. partnership benefits wheat industry

Wed, May 14, 2025

Oklahoma is known for its rolling and expansive wheat fields because wheat is one of the top crops produced in the state. More than 70% of all wheat acres are planted with varieties developed at Oklahoma State University, including 36 varieties commercialized by the university since 2000.

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