Wed, May 27, 2026

Rural Oklahoma intersection with a gravel road, stop signs, and power lines stretching across open farmland under a cloudy sky, representing the setting of rural research communities.

Wed, May 20, 2026

The Oklahoma State University Rural Renewal Initiative welcomes participants for the 2026 Research and Extension Experience for Undergraduate Scholars Program (REEU).

Wed, May 20, 2026

Students from Oklahoma State University are preparing for the Rural Scholars program offered by Oklahoma State University's Rural Renewal Initiative, which also includes participants from universities nationwide.

Fri, Oct 17, 2025

The Rural Renewal Symposium is designed to raise awareness, attract resources and stimulate research toward solving rural community challenges. It is open to faculty, students and rural community members.

Thu, May 22, 2025

The Cognitive Performance (CoPe) Lab at Oklahoma State University, directed by Dr. Pratima Saravanan, assistant professor at The School of Industrial Engineering and Management, is transforming how professionals operate under pressure in fields

Wed, Jan 24, 2024

The new grant will explore ways to connect with and support rural business owners.

Thu, Oct 12, 2023

The annual event highlights research in rural development and will be held this year at Quartz Mountain Lodge.

Thu, Sep 28, 2023

OSU Extension and Langston University Extension are part of a national network designed to address emerging issues affecting communities.

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Tue, Sep 5, 2023

Recently, the Rural Renewal Initiative's team was awarded funding as part of a $15 million investment from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture focused on developing new members of the agricultural workforce.