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OSU names new Human Performance Innovation Complex to honor alum, fitness pioneer Pickens

Celebration marks major milestone for Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute
Chad Weiberg, Jay Rosser, Lance Walker, Dr. Kayse Shrum, Elizabeth Pollard and Gail Muncrief celebrate the naming of the Boone Pickens Human Performance Innovation Complex
Boone Pickens’ OSU legacy celebrated with virtual dedication ceremony for his relocated childhood home

Fri, Sep 11, 2020

Marking the one-year anniversary of the passing of the ultimate Cowboy, Boone Pickens, Oklahoma State University today celebrated his legacy with a virtual dedication of his childhood home relocated last year to Karsten Creek Golf Club in Stillwater — home of the OSU men’s and women’s golf teams.

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T. Boone Pickens’ Iconic Conference Table Heads to Cabinet Room in Oklahoma Governor’s Office

Wed, Oct 09, 2019

Oklahoma State University has announced that a conference table used daily by the late legendary philanthropist T. Boone Pickens will be lent to the Oklahoma governor’s Cabinet Room for the next decade.

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OSU remembers T. Boone Pickens, 1928-2019

Wed, Sep 25, 2019

Thousands of Cowboy faithful flooded Gallagher-Iba Arena Wednesday to celebrate the life of Oklahoma State University legend T. Boone Pickens.

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OSU planning Celebration of Life ceremony for T. Boone Pickens

Wed, Sep 18, 2019

Oklahoma State University is mourning the loss of longtime benefactor and Oklahoma State alumnus T. Boone Pickens. The renowned businessman passed away Sept. 11 at the age of 91. A “Celebration of Life” is scheduled for 3 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 25 in Gallagher-Iba Arena. Speaking at the event will be OSU President Burns Hargis, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, Coach Mike Gundy, golf pro Rickie Fowler, OSU benefactor Anne Greenwood and Athletic Director Mike Holder.

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T. Boone Pickens: The Legacy That Transformed OSU

Wed, Sep 11, 2019

T. Boone Pickens was arguably OSU’s (and the state’s) most visible personality. His various endeavors and colorful demeanor have been chronicled on the covers of many magazines and by some of the most-watched television programs in the country.

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Foundation chair says Pickens' gift prompted board to act

Wed, Feb 15, 2006

The Puterbaugh Foundation’s board of trustees chairman said T. Boone Pickens’ latest gift was one of the factors behind his foundation’s move to fund a new professorship in the Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business.

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Pickens donates $165M to OSU athletics

Tue, Jan 10, 2006

Oklahoma State University officials announced Tuesday that legendary oilman T. Boone Pickens has donated $165 million to fund one of the nation’s most comprehensive collegiate athletic complexes during the next five to 10 years.

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