Chris Stephens, an Oklahoma State University alumnus whose academic journey included both Truman and Marshall scholarships, is now a U.S. magistrate judge for the Western District of Oklahoma, a role that reflects his lifelong commitment to public

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OSU Extension partners with Noble Research Institute for Farm Transitions project

Fri, Aug 14, 2026

Oklahoma State University and the Noble Research Institute are partnering this fall to bring practical farm-and-ranch transition guidance to Oklahoma producers.

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OSU Extension concludes Oklahoma Quality Beef Network certification program

Mon, Jul 20, 2026

After 25 years, Oklahoma State University Extension is announcing the conclusion of the Oklahoma Quality Beef Network.

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Free training offered to help communities combat illegal dumping

Wed, Jul 15, 2026

In an effort to help communities address illegal roadside dumping and other environmental crimes, Oklahoma State University Extension is partnering with the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality and Keep Oklahoma Beautiful to host an Oklahoma

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Hamm Institute for American Energy adds five Oklahoma State University Fellows

Thu, Jul 9, 2026

New appointments expand the Institute’s interdisciplinary research capacity across energy systems, infrastructure, technology and resource development

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Closing the AI divide: Finding a path forward for rural hospitals

Mon, Jun 15, 2026

Brian Whitacre of OSU is trying to further expound upon existing research about AI use in hospitals. He wants to look at whether rural hospitals are using AI and how they are using it.

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Southern land-grant universities strengthen rural connectivity

Tue, Jun 2, 2026

Land-grant universities across the south are addressing the growing demand for digital connectivity in rural areas by leading research-based efforts to expand broadband, strengthen digital skills and connect communities to essential services.

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Big Check Presentation highlights OSU Extension’s rural broadband work

Mon, May 18, 2026

OSU Extension’s Big Check Presentation highlighted the success and continued expansion of its Rural Hotspot Lending Program, which partners with libraries and AARP Oklahoma to provide reliable internet access to underserved rural communities.

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Holcomb receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Mon, Apr 27, 2026

Rodney B. Holcomb, McLaughlin Family Endowed Chair and assistant director of Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center and professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics, received the Lifetime

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Agenda set for 2026 Rural Economic Outlook Conference at OSU