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Beyond Business: Mahar, Oakley illustrate pet therapy's paws-itive power

Spears Business instructor Marla Mahar stays active in Pete's Pet Posse with her golden retriever, Oakley. Mahar and Oakley greeted guests in late April at the first P3 Symposium highlighting pet therapy's transformative impact on OSU.
Beyond Business: Mahar, Oakley illustrate pet therapy's paws-itive power
Beyond Business: Mahar, Oakley illustrate pet therapy's paws-itive power

Tue, May 6, 2025

Spears Business instructor Marla Mahar stays active in Pete's Pet Posse with her golden retriever, Oakley. Mahar and Oakley greeted guests in late April at the first P3 Symposium highlighting pet therapy's transformative impact on OSU.

Pete's Pet PosseSpears School of BusinessDepartment of ManagementFaculty and Staff
Cowboy Charlie: OSU’s new text bot supports first-year students 24/7

Tue, Nov 19, 2024

Oklahoma State University launched an AI-powered messaging bot for first-year students in September to provide 24/7 assistance, connect them with campus resources, alleviate stress and improve retention by addressing common challenges new students

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Department of Wellness hosts Furry Friend Friday

Tue, Sep 17, 2024

The Department of Wellness and Pete's Pet Posse have teamed up this semester to host Furry Friend Friday every week from 10-11 a.m. in the Colvin Recreation Center.

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Pete’s Pet Posse teams up with OSU MBA program to enhance campus well-being

Thu, May 9, 2024

Pete's Pet Posse, Oklahoma State University's groundbreaking pet therapy program, joined forces with the OSU Master of Business Administration program in an innovative partnership to advance student well-being and community engagement.

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Research results validate value of comprehensive pet therapy at OSU

Thu, Dec 14, 2023

Pete's Pet Posse receives high marks for improving the emotional well-being of OSU campuses

Pete's Pet PosseCenter for Pet TherapyKendria Cost
Pawsitive Impact: OSU celebrates a decade of dogs with Pete's Pet Posse

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

OSU's Pete's Pet Posse celebrates a decade of dogs and its impact on the Cowboy family.

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Eskimo Joe’s unveils iconic T-shirt to celebrate Pete’s Pet Posse’s 10th anniversary

Wed, Jan 18, 2023

Oklahoma State University's Pete's Pet Posse, the nation's largest and most comprehensive university-based pet therapy program, is celebrating its 10th anniversary in style in 2023. Longtime partner Eskimo Joe's Clothes, creators of what many

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OSU regents honor former First Cowgirl with Ann Hargis OSU Center for Pet Therapy

Wed, Mar 30, 2022

The OSU/A&M Board of Regents honored the legacy of a former Oklahoma State University first lady at their last meeting by renaming the Ann Hargis OSU Center for Pet Therapy after the First Cowgirl.

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Pete's Pet Posse dog named to Oklahoma Animal Hall of Fame

Tue, Feb 1, 2022

Pete's Pet Posse ambassador Scruff was named to the Oklahoma Animal Hall of Fame Friday at the Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Associations (OVMA) annual conference in Norman.

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