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Freezing for a reason: OSU’s Chilly Cowboy fundraiser for Special Olympics Oklahoma raises more than $30,000

Mon, Mar 07, 2022

Two dozen fellow OSU coaches, players and administrators stepped into the dunk tank as part of the first Chilly Cowboy — a fundraiser for Special Olympics Oklahoma.

AthleticsDarren ShrumPresident Kayse ShrumSpecial OlympicsfundraisingMike GundyChilly Cowboy
KOSU, Focus: Black Oklahoma win Alfred I. duPont-Columbia Award for “Blindspot: Tulsa Burning” podcast collaboration

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

KOSU has won an Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award for “Blindspot: Tulsa Burning,” a collaborative podcast with Focus: Black Oklahoma, WNYC Studios and The History Channel.

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Enrollment on the rise at OSU

Tue, Feb 01, 2022

OSU’s spring enrollment is up 253 students compared to last spring, bringing the total to 22,915. Also, OSU welcomed 117 freshman students and 567 transfer students, making this the largest freshman spring class in OSU history and the largest new student class in the past decade.

Karen ChenEnrollmentPresident Kayse Shrum
OSU, Stillwater community unite for MLK Day march

Mon, Jan 17, 2022

For the second consecutive year, OSU and Stillwater Community United (SCU) collaborated on the unity march, which included speakers like OSU President Kayse Shrum and Stillwater Mayor Will Joyce. The SCU march joined with the OSU crowd of students, professors and faculty at the Spears School of Business to hear university and city leaders speak.

Student AffairsPresident Kayse ShrumDr. Martin Luther King JrDr. Jason Kirksey
Historic donation establishes Hamm Institute for American Energy at Oklahoma State University

Wed, Dec 15, 2021

The Harold Hamm Foundation and Continental Resources announced Wednesday a combined $50 million gift creating the Hamm Institute for American Energy at Oklahoma State University. The Hamm Institute’s mission is to educate the next generation of energy leaders — in Oklahoma, the United States and from around the world — cementing Oklahoma’s legacy as a global energy leader.

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A letter from the President

Tue, Dec 14, 2021

A letter from Oklahoma State University President Kayse Shrum in STATE magazine.

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President Shrum presides over first commencement as ceremonies return indoors

Sat, Dec 11, 2021

Oklahoma State University’s commencement ceremonies returned indoors Saturday for the first time in two years as Chancellor Allison Garrett of the State’s Regents for Higher Education delivered the keynote address. OSU President Kayse Shrum presided over her first graduation, making the 143rd commencement the first all-female-led ceremony in OSU’s history.

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Shrum’s inaugural commencement marks return to Gallagher-Iba Arena

Fri, Dec 03, 2021

President Kayse Shrum last walked across the stage in 1998 and now she will be the one giving out the degrees. Dr. Shrum, who became Oklahoma State University’s president on July 1, has already accomplished a number of firsts in her role, but on Dec. 10 and Dec. 11, she will preside over her first commencement ceremonies.

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Student Veteran Success Center celebrates grand reopening

Fri, Nov 12, 2021

The Student Veteran Success Center, now located at 061 Student Union, is a ​​dedicated space for veterans to relax, study and build community. Plus: Cowboys for Veterans initiative will collect 800 Christmas bags for veterans.

Cowboys for VeteransStudent Veteran SuccessOffice of Student Veteran SuccessPresident Kayse ShrumVeteransOutreach and Engagement
New OSU Center for the Humanities to enrich student experience

Tue, Nov 09, 2021

Lifelong Oklahoma State University supporter Dean Stringer is ensuring the humanities have a strong presence at OSU with a gift to create an endowed chair for the new Oklahoma State University Center for the Humanities.

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