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Cowboys Care Resource Fair showcases support for Cowboy family

The Cowboys Care Resource Fair brought together campus and community organizations to connect students with resources for mental health, physical well-being, safety and basic needs while reinforcing OSU’s commitment to supporting the whole student
Cowboys Care Resource Fair showcases support for Cowboy family
Cowboys Care Resource Fair showcases support for Cowboy family

Wed, Sep 16, 2026

The Cowboys Care Resource Fair brought together campus and community organizations to connect students with resources for mental health, physical well-being, safety and basic needs while reinforcing OSU’s commitment to supporting the whole student

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Author, comedian Rivedal inspires OSU community at Cowboys Care event

Tue, Sep 15, 2026

Drawing from personal tragedy, mental health advocate and author Joshua Rivedal encouraged the OSU community to break the stigma surrounding mental health, recognize when others may be struggling and support one another through open, proactive

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Q&A: Navigating back to school season

Fri, Aug 7, 2026

Dr. Sara Coffey, the Anne & Henry Zarrow Endowed Leadership Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and a child and adolescent psychiatrist at OSU Center for Health Sciences, offers advice on making the back-to-school transition easier for

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OSU expert: 5 things parents should know about kids’ screen time and mental health

Mon, May 18, 2026

As children and teens head into summer break with more free time and increased access to phones, gaming and social media, mental health experts say parents should pay close attention to how screen use may be affecting emotional well-being, sleep,

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A walk for recognition, remembrance and reflection

Mon, Apr 20, 2026

The Department of Wellness at Oklahoma State University, with help from the Cowboys Care Initiative and numerous other partners across campus, hosted the annual Suicide Awareness Walk for students, faculty and staff outside the Colvin Recreation

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Let’s talk about mental health: a conversation with the hype man of hope

Tue, Apr 14, 2026

The iconic orange-rimmed glasses, Oklahoma State University-themed apparel and infectious smile make Les Thomas immediately recognizable, but the Cowboy hype man hasn’t always been all smiles.

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Cowboys United: Record-breaking generosity strengthens mental health support and services

Wed, Jan 7, 2026

The Cowboy family once again came together to support a cause that touches every corner of every Oklahoma State University campus: mental wellness.

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Cowboys Care: A rapidly growing movement with personal roots

Wed, Jan 7, 2026

When her husband, Jim, was asked to become the next president of Oklahoma State University, and they decided to make the move to Stillwater, Angela had one simple request. "Can we share our story about mental health?" Angela asked. "I wanted to use

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Just getting started: Hess speaks on vision for OSU's future

Fri, Sep 19, 2025

In August, Oklahoma State University President Jim Hess welcomed a large crowd at the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center to celebrate a record-setting funding package from the state Legislature that will drive the future of veterinary medicine in

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