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Let’s talk about mental health: a conversation with the hype man of hope

The iconic orange-rimmed glasses, Oklahoma State University-themed apparel and infectious smile make Les Thomas immediately recognizable, but the Cowboy hype man hasn’t always been all smiles.
Let’s talk about mental health: a conversation with the hype man of hope
Let’s talk about mental health: a conversation with the hype man of hope

Tue, Apr 14, 2026

The iconic orange-rimmed glasses, Oklahoma State University-themed apparel and infectious smile make Les Thomas immediately recognizable, but the Cowboy hype man hasn’t always been all smiles.

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Cowboys United: Record-breaking generosity strengthens mental health support and services

Wed, Jan 7, 2026

The Cowboy family once again came together to support a cause that touches every corner of every Oklahoma State University campus: mental wellness.

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Cowboys Care: A rapidly growing movement with personal roots

Wed, Jan 7, 2026

When her husband, Jim, was asked to become the next president of Oklahoma State University, and they decided to make the move to Stillwater, Angela had one simple request. "Can we share our story about mental health?" Angela asked. "I wanted to use

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Sharing is caring: OSU alumna donates kidney to fiance

Fri, May 2, 2025

When Oklahoma State University graduate Clayton Hare began experiencing unexplained illness in early 2024, he never imagined it would lead to kidney failure, or that his fiancée and fellow OSU alum, Alex Phillips, would give a piece of herself to

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Psychiatrist joins UHS to treat student mental health and addiction issues

Fri, Apr 5, 2024

Oklahoma State University recently welcomed Dr. Kaelyn Lu, the campus's first psychiatrist specializing in mental health and addiction issues, to assist students.

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College of Education and Human Sciences adds 2 new members to Hall of Fame, honors 4 Outstanding Alumni

Thu, May 5, 2022

The College of Education and Human Sciences added two new members to its Hall of Fame and honored four Outstanding Alumni Award recipients during the 2022 Hall of Fame banquet on April 29 in the Nancy Randolph Davis building on the Stillwater campus.

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