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OSU Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute receives transformational gift from George and Janice Thompson

Oklahoma State University has announced a transformational gift from George and Janice Thompson to support the Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute.
OSU Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute receives transformational gift from George and Janice Thompson
2021 Women for OSU Symposium celebrates community of philanthropists

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Audiences in-person and online gathered for the 2021 Women for OSU Symposium at The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts. The event featured keynote speaker Leigh Anne Tuohy, a philanthropist and author who inspired Sandra Bullock's role in the

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Hardesty Family Foundation donates $2 million to OSU for creation of new research center in Tulsa

Mon, Oct 26, 2020

With a $2 million gift, The Hardesty Family Foundation has made a commitment to fuel transformative research at the National Center for Wellness & Recovery. In recognition of the contribution, OSU is naming a recently acquired 49,000-square-foot

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2020 Virtual Women for OSU Symposium available online for limited time

Fri, Sep 11, 2020

More than 1,800 people from across the country tuned in on Sept. 2 to watch the annual Women for OSU Symposium, which moved to a virtual format this year. Through the generosity of multiple sponsors, the symposium was free for the first time ever

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2020 Women for OSU Symposium moves to virtual format

Thu, Aug 27, 2020

The Women for OSU Symposium is moving to a virtual format for this year. Through the generosity of multiple sponsors, the symposium will be free for all OSU alumni, students, staff and friends.

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Longtime President Kirk Jewell retires from OSU Foundation

Thu, May 14, 2020

On May 1, Kirk Jewell retired after completing a nearly 17-year career helping transform Oklahoma State University.

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OSU Foundation names Blaire Atkinson as 7th president

Thu, May 14, 2020

No matter what Blaire Atkinson's job has been, her professional mission to advance Oklahoma State University and strengthen its ties with the Cowboy family has remained the same.

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OSU Foundation ranked among the top nonprofits to work for

Tue, Apr 21, 2020

The Oklahoma State University Foundation was selected as the second Best Nonprofit to Work For in 2020 among mid-sized organizations and fifth overall by The NonProfit Times. The Best Companies Group partnered with The NonProfit Times to identify

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Oklahoma State University Foundation Names New President

Wed, Dec 4, 2019

The Oklahoma State University Foundation Board of Trustees has named Blaire Atkinson as the organization's seventh president, concluding an extensive search. Atkinson is the current president of the OSU Alumni Association, and has served as the

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Susanne Wasson named 2019 OSU alumni award recipient

Tue, Oct 29, 2019

Susanne Wasson is a self-described "enthusiastic champion" of OSU's Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.

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