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A Contentious Claim: The biggest darn drum in Oklahoma?

Wed, May 14, 2025

The biggest drum in Oklahoma arrived in Stillwater nine decades ago. How drums are measured may complicate this claim, but with over 56 square feet of surface area on two drumheads, a drum that found its way to the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College campus in the fall of 1935 was prepared to challenge any other contenders in the state.

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50 Years on the Air: 'Oklahoma Gardening' is television you've grown to love

Wed, May 14, 2025

When Oklahoma State University Extension horticulturist Joe Maxon first hauled plants from Stillwater to the OETA studio to shoot the brand-new, live TV program, “Oklahoma Gardening,” he likely had no idea of the impact it would have. He was laying the groundwork for a show now celebrating its golden anniversary and viewed worldwide.

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OSU Alumni Association inducts Hall of Fame Class of 2025

Wed, May 14, 2025

The Oklahoma State University Alumni Association honored six new members of the OSU Hall of Fame at a ceremony on Feb. 7 in the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center. Frank Eaton, Jay Helm, Drs. John and Catherine Jameson, Melinda Stinnett, and Jerry Winchester received the university’s highest honor. The award celebrates outstanding lifetime achievements in society and professional life.

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Stewards of Tomorrow: OSU launches Ideal Graduate initiative to aid student workforce preparedness

Wed, Dec 18, 2024

This fall, OSU launched the Ideal Graduate initiative as part of the We Are Land-Grant strategic plan. Bringing a renewed focus on developing graduates with the skills and competencies to make a positive impact in the workforce and their communities, the Ideal Graduate initiative aims to improve graduates’ workforce readiness while cultivating the next generation of servant-leaders to carry on the land-grant mission.

ideal graduatePresident Kayse ShrumCareer ServicesState magazine
OSU-trained veterinarians prove vital to food production supply chain

Wed, Dec 18, 2024

At Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine, training large animal veterinarians has always been a priority.

State magazineCollege of Veterinary Medicine
Paw & Order: Haning and Rosco's fight to protect children

Wed, Dec 18, 2024

In the criminal justice system, there are two separate yet equally important officers tracking down those who wish to do children harm: Rosco, who finds evidence against the criminal, and John Haning, who brings them to justice. This is their story.

ForensicsState magazineOSU Center for Health Sciences
OSU Extension reaches new audiences with AI chatbot

Wed, Dec 18, 2024

In 2024, OSU Agriculture and the Extension Foundation officially launched an artificial intelligence chatbot to reach new clients and connect with rapidly growing digital audiences.

OSU ExtensionState magazineArtificial IntelligenceOSU Agriculture
One Health Innovation Lab provides hub for scientists, researchers and businesses

Wed, Dec 18, 2024

Anchored by the One Health Innovation Lab, which is housed in the state-of-the-art Venture One Health Building at Innovation Park, this facility is a beacon of collaboration and contract services for scientists, researchers and businesses.

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KOSU's LaCroix makes an impact on the state's music scene

Wed, Dec 18, 2024

In Oklahoma, KOSU plays a pivotal role in community camaraderie. As director of audience and content development for KOSU, Ryan LaCroix, aka the Oklahoma Music Man, manages music events and supports festivals throughout Oklahoma, like the Norman Music Festival or the Oklahoma Rock Show. He’s a constant driving force for KOSU, with Gov. Kevin Stitt awarding him the Governor’s Media in the Arts Award in December 2023.

KOSUState magazineMusic
Impact Spotlight on student scholarships

Wed, Dec 18, 2024

When you donate to scholarships, you equip students with the financial and academic support that allows them to pursue their orange passions. Your support offers life-changing experiences to help students have success at OSU and beyond.

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