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CHS president shares his story of weight loss, health gains

OSU-CHS President Johnny Stephens has lost 156 pounds in the last three years by changing how he eats, prioritizing exercise and taking a GLP-1, a category of weight loss medications that have exploded in popularity in recent years.
CHS president shares his story of weight loss, health gains
CHS president shares his story of weight loss, health gains

Thu, Jan 8, 2026

OSU-CHS President Johnny Stephens has lost 156 pounds in the last three years by changing how he eats, prioritizing exercise and taking a GLP-1, a category of weight loss medications that have exploded in popularity in recent years.

Dr. Johnny StephensAlumnileadershipOSU Center for Health SciencesOSU-CHSOSU College of Osteopathic Medicineweight lossOSU-Tulsa
Orange Impact: OSU-Tulsa celebrates Main Hall renovation, touts growing workforce development impact in Green Country

Thu, Oct 9, 2025

OSU President Jim Hess and university leaders cut the ribbon on a newly renovated hall Thursday at OSU-Tulsa as part of the Orange Impact event highlighting the university's growing role in workforce development, health care innovation and economic

WorkforceDr. Johnny StephensOSU Institute of TechnologyOSU Center for Health SciencesOSU-TulsaDr. Jim Hess
On the Right Track: OSU medical courses ensure all populations are receiving care

Fri, Sep 13, 2024

The Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine was founded more than 50 years ago with the mission to educate and train osteopathic physicians to meet the health care needs of rural and underserved communities in Oklahoma.

OSU Center for Health SciencesState magazineCollege of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee NationDr. Johnny Stephens
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

OSU-CHSDr. Johnny StephensOSU FoundationOSU PolytechPresident Kayse ShrumOSU-TulsaState magazine
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

land-grant universitiesState magazineOAIREOSU PolytechDr. Johnny StephensTulsa Innovation LabOSU-CHSCollege of Professional StudiesOSU-TulsaHelmerich Research Center
New OSU One Health grant program spurs research collaboration

Wed, Nov 1, 2023

From working with fellow investigators to participation with the general public, research flourishes when people come together. OSU is prioritizing collaboration with a new grant program focusing on One Health.

President Kayse ShrumOSU-CHSCollege of Veterinary MedicineFerguson College of AgricultureOne HealthStrategic PlanCollege of Education and Human SciencesCollege of Engineering Architecture and TechnologyCollege of Arts and SciencesDr. Johnny
OSU Medicine selected as USA BMX official sports medicine partner

Fri, Sep 29, 2023

USA BMX Foundation announced today that Oklahoma State University Medicine would be the organization's official sports medicine partner for USA BMX racing events at Hardesty National BMX Stadium, BMX Foundation youth programs, and the USA Cycling

AthleticsSports MedicineDr. Johnny StephensOSU-CHSHealth and Human PerformanceAthletic TrainingOSU Center for Health SciencesHuman Performance and Nutrition Research Institute
OSU launches first-of-its-kind Athletic Training - Sports Medicine ECHO

Thu, May 25, 2023

Athletic trainers and sports medicine providers at schools across the state have a new resource to call on for expert guidance

Project ECHODr. Johnny StephensHuman Performance and Nutrition Research InstituteLance Walker
Oklahoma State University Veterinary Medicine Authority launches following passage of HB 2863

Thu, May 25, 2023

The final passage of HB 2863 Thursday created the Oklahoma State University Veterinary Medicine Authority (OSUVMA), securing long-term support for clinical training at the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine.

Dr. Johnny StephensDr. Carlos RiscoOSU College of Veterinary MedicineCollege of Veterinary MedicinePresident Kayse Shrum