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Center for Sovereign Nations hosts American Indian Awareness Week

American Indian Awareness Week is a long-standing tradition for the Native American Student Association and the Center of Sovereign Nations at Oklahoma State University, but this year, it’s much more than just awareness — it’s a voice.
Center for Sovereign Nations hosts American Indian Awareness Week
Center for Sovereign Nations hosts American Indian Awareness Week

Mon, Apr 13, 2026

American Indian Awareness Week is a long-standing tradition for the Native American Student Association and the Center of Sovereign Nations at Oklahoma State University, but this year, it’s much more than just awareness — it’s a voice.

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Spears Business sophomore Lay earns Udall Scholarship recognition after research on Native American communities

Wed, May 14, 2025

Spears Business sophomore Avery Lay was honored at the 2025 Udall Scholarship competition after conducting research on Elouise Cobell's impact on Native American communities, particularly in tribal trust management and federal accountability.

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Mr. and Miss American Indian OSU 2025-26 crowned

Wed, Apr 2, 2025

Saturday, Oklahoma State University crowned its newest Mr. and Miss American Indian inside the Student Union Theater.

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OSU plants 3 trees to celebrate Oklahoma Arbor Day

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

Oklahoma State University held its 15th annual Arbor Day celebration during Oklahoma Arbor Week and partnered with the OSU Native American Student Association and Landscape Services to plant three trees.

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2024 Miss American Indian OSU crowned

Mon, Apr 15, 2024

Lauren Branham, a junior studying natural resources ecology and management with a focus in fisheries and aquatic ecology, was recently crowned Miss American Indian Oklahoma State University 2024. Branham is a member of the Muscogee and Euchee nations

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OSU hosts First Nations Day, highlighting importance of Native American students

Fri, Apr 5, 2024

Oklahoma State University hosted the inaugural First Nations Day on Thursday, an event for high school students to learn how OSU is a national leader in developing Native American college graduates.

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Mr. and Miss American Indian OSU 2023 crowned

Wed, May 3, 2023

The Native American Student Association hosted the 24th Miss American Indian OSU scholarship pageant on Saturday night at the Student Union Theater, with Shaeleigh McGee taking home the crown.

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OSU students honored in 2022 Udall Scholarship competition

Fri, May 13, 2022

Two OSU students were recognized May 13 for their leadership with scholarships by the Udall Foundation, an executive branch agency — founded by Congress in 1992 — which awards college sophomores and juniors for leadership in public service and

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OSU students honored in 2021 Udall Scholarship competition

Fri, May 7, 2021

Two Oklahoma State University Honors College students recently received honorable mentions in the 2021 Udall Scholarship competition, both in Native health care.

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OSU celebrating Native American Heritage Month

Tue, Nov 5, 2019

A series of events are planned to celebrate Native American Heritage Month on the Oklahoma State University campus. OSU's Center for Sovereign Nations and the Native American Student Association invite everyone to celebrate and learn more about the

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