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Opportunity Orange Scholars receives community award for its dedication to inclusivity

Oklahoma State University continues to break down barriers blocking access to education with its inclusive, non-degree seeking program Opportunity Orange Scholars (OOS).
Opportunity Orange Scholars receives community award for its dedication to inclusivity
Opportunity Orange Scholars receives community award for its dedication to inclusivity

Mon, Mar 23, 2026

Oklahoma State University continues to break down barriers blocking access to education with its inclusive, non-degree seeking program Opportunity Orange Scholars (OOS).

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OSU researchers earn 2025 Public Impact Research Award for work on disability inclusion

Tue, Dec 9, 2025

For their sustained impact, Drs. Kami Gallus and Jennifer Jones, in the Department of Human Development and Family Science, received the 2025 OSU Public Impact Research Award at the University Awards Convocation.

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New legislation opens doors for students with intellectual disabilities at Oklahoma universities

Thu, Apr 3, 2025

A groundbreaking piece of legislation signed into law last fall is making college education more accessible for students with intellectual disabilities across Oklahoma through the newly established Oklahoma Access and Achievement Program Scholarship.

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Educating Every Cowboy: Agricultural education program shapes tomorrow's educators

Tue, May 28, 2024

In the realm of agricultural education, instructors and professors at Oklahoma State University devote themselves to preparing undergraduate students for student teaching and their future careers.

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OSU's 3rd annual Chilly Cowboy raises support for Special Olympics

Wed, Feb 28, 2024

OSU held its third annual Chilly Cowboy event on Monday, raising more than $49,000 for Special Olympics Oklahoma. The event features student-athletes, coaches, administrators and community members taking a plunge into a cold water pool and dunk

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The Heart of a Cowboy: Kohn's surprise acceptance to OSU's Opportunity Orange Scholars

Tue, Feb 20, 2024

Being a Cowboy isn't in our clothes, it's in our character. This is the final phrase of the Cowboy Code, uniting Oklahoma State University students and alumni everywhere. Josie Kohn embodies the spirit of the Cowboy Code, so surprising her in a big

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Special Olympics Oklahoma honors OSU President Shrum with Barry Switzer Award of Excellence

Fri, Sep 15, 2023

Special Olympics Oklahoma honored Oklahoma State University President Kayse Shrum as the 2023 recipient of the Barry Switzer Award of Excellence on Sept. 14 during the eighth annual Gold Medal Gala at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa.

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An Opportunity Orange Experience: A day with Kaden White

Tue, Sep 5, 2023

STATE magazine spent a day with a member of Oklahoma State University's new postsecondary program for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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