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Strengthening rural Oklahoma: HPNRI-supported Extension fitness program empowers older adults

Tue, Dec 17, 2024

As people age, they face natural declines in muscle strength and bone density, increasing the risk of falls, loss of independence and reduced quality of life. But research shows that just eight weeks of resistance training can reverse these effects, empowering older adults to gain strength, build self-confidence and enjoy a better quality of life.

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OSU turf team drives decades of innovation

Mon, Dec 16, 2024

The Oklahoma State University turfgrass team has been continuing to improve the quality of turfgrass varieties for more than 40 years.

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OSU announces 2024 university award winners

Fri, Dec 13, 2024

Oklahoma State University Provost Jeanette Mendez — alongside Vice Provost Dr. Chris Francisco — acknowledged the accomplishments of faculty, staff and administrators in 2024 during the University Awards Convocation held Thursday at the Student Union Ballroom.

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United We Can program wins 2024 OSU Public Impact Research award

Fri, Dec 13, 2024

For his groundbreaking work in creating United We Can — a program that enhances academic achievement, empowers families and strengthens peer relationships among middle school students — Dr. Ronald Cox was honored with the 2024 Oklahoma State University Public Impact Research Award during the University Awards Convocation on Dec. 12.

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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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Assisting when disaster hits home: OSU Extension's DART transforms crisis into recovery

Fri, Dec 13, 2024

Calves bawl while a young cowboy works quickly to move them from the burning land. A mom stands in line for donations after a tornado destroys her home. She is usually the one donating and does not know where to begin.

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OSU Extension names Heart of Extension honorees

Thu, Dec 12, 2024

Three administrative support staff members received the Heart of Extension Award from OSU Extension.

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Take advantage of tax deductions before the end of the year

Thu, Dec 12, 2024

Taxpayers can still take advantage of tax credits and deductions before the end of the year.

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Dietary supplements don’t replace a healthy diet

Tue, Dec 10, 2024

While dietary supplements can be part of a healthy eating plan, they do not replace a healthy diet.

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OSU Extension warns poultry owners to know the signs of highly pathogenic avian influenza

Mon, Dec 09, 2024

Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in a commercial flock in Adair County.

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OSU Extension, AARP connect communities through library hotspot program

Thu, Dec 05, 2024

The libraries in Bristow, Shattuck and Yale received $5,000 to offer hotspot internet devices to local patrons.

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Extension offers tips on how to keep food fresh

Fri, Nov 22, 2024

Proper storage will help ensure fresh foods last as long as possible.

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