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OSU-CHS student discovers new dinosaur species, publishes findings

Wed, Jan 24, 2024

Atkins-Weltman, an anatomy and vertebrate paleontology Ph.D. student in the School of Biomedical Sciences, was studying a small collection of foot and leg bone fossils of what was believed to be a juvenile Anzu wyliei, but histology tests of the bones determined that it was actually a new species.

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The Cowboy Way: Valarie Blue Bird Jernigan

Thu, Dec 21, 2023

Valarie Blue Bird Jernigan, professor of rural health and director of the Center for Indigenous Health Research and Policy at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, is currently serving on two prestigious national advisory committees — one determining the country’s dietary guidelines and the other looking at how health care disparities have changed in the last 20 years.

State magazineOSU-CHSCowboy Way
Cowboy Chronicles: Setting the facts straight about a legendary OSU football play

Thu, Dec 21, 2023

This is the story of a rushing touchdown 115 years ago, reported as gaining the most yards from the line of scrimmage on a single play in the history of (Oklahoma A&M College/Oklahoma State University) football and a record which would never be broken. It involved an alumnus who was one of the greatest student-athletes and most successful coaches from the institution’s past with a remarkable reputation for fairness and honesty.

Cowboy ChroniclesOSU footballState magazine
Commemorating our Cowboy: University pays tribute to the inspiration behind its mascot

Thu, Dec 21, 2023

Eaton was ornery and liked to have fun, something that 100 years later persists in the Oklahoma State University mascot modeled after the famed Western scout: Pistol Pete.

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Quarter Century of Progress: 25 years of impact in Tulsa

Thu, Dec 21, 2023

Oklahoma State University-Tulsa’s story doesn’t begin with one university – but four. Before 1986, there was no public four-year university presence in Tulsa. To address this, the City of Tulsa’s redevelopment arm opened the land just north of Interstate 244 to create a higher education campus, University Center at Tulsa, or UCAT. UCAT was composed of OSU, Langston University, the University of Oklahoma and Northeastern State University, providing mainly graduate-level academic programming.

Tulsa Innovation LabState magazineOSU-CHSOSU-Tulsaland-grant universitiesOSU PolytechDr. Johnny StephensCollege of Professional StudiesOAIREHelmerich Research Center
Boot Camp: OSU students compete to earn their spurs and carry on Pistol Pete’s legacy

Thu, Dec 21, 2023

Each year, 10 to 15 students study Frank Eaton’s history, perfect their mime skills for different game situations and fan interactions, and consult former Petes with the hopes of carrying on the tradition.

Pistol PeteFrank EatonState magazineYear of the Cowboy
OSU Student Farm is an outdoor classroom with a service-minded mission

Thu, Dec 21, 2023

In the height of a sweltering summer as the mid-day hours march on, a small group of Oklahoma State University students bend over rows of bright green watermelons, ripe for the picking. It’s above 100 degrees, and their breaks under a nearby shade tree offer little respite from the relentless heat, but they’re happy. They asked to be a part of this.

State magazineOSU AgricultureStudent FarmOur Daily Bread
Millions raised for students at 2023 A Stately Affair Gala

Thu, Dec 21, 2023

Stately Affair: It’s a summer night of glitz, glam and plenty of orange in downtown Tulsa, with the mission to raise money for Oklahoma State University’s presence in the city. This year, the biennial fundraising event at the Cox Business Center raised $2 million for scholarships to benefit OSU-Tulsa and OSU Center for Health Sciences students.

OSU FoundationOSU PolytechPresident Kayse ShrumOSU-TulsaDr. Johnny StephensOSU-CHSState magazine
Chief's Choice: Jones takes roundabout way to becoming head of OSU Police Department

Thu, Dec 21, 2023

Jones takes roundabout way to becoming head of OSU Police Department

Leon JonesOSU Police DepartmentState magazine
Impact Spotlight on OSU Student Foundation

Thu, Dec 21, 2023

The Oklahoma State University Student Foundation encourages philanthropy and strives to establish a legacy of giving among OSU students. StuFu aims to educate the OSU student body about the importance and impact of philanthropic and charitable giving.

OSU FoundationImpact SpotlightState magazineThe Student Foundation
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