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OSU-Tulsa researcher turns chronic pain research into action for Native communities

An OSU-Tulsa researcher is helping lead a $3.4 million NIH-funded project to develop a community-informed mobile health app addressing chronic pain in Native American communities.
OSU-Tulsa researcher turns chronic pain research into action for Native communities
Joint research study found Native American teens underrepresented in CDC database

Mon, Apr 1, 2024

A team from Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation and the University of Oklahoma-University of Tulsa School of Community Medicine studied how teens who self-reported as American Indian/Alaska Natives were

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OSU welcomes Native Americans for STEM education

Mon, Mar 11, 2024

The Oklahoma State University-Stillwater campus invites Native American students, educators and families participating in science, technology, engineering and mathematics education to several events in April.

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$10M grant awarded to develop, expand Indigenous food sovereignty initiatives

Fri, Nov 10, 2023

A five-year, $10 million grant was recently awarded to OSU's Center for Indigenous Health Research and Policy (CIHRP) to expand and grow health and nutrition initiatives in native communities across the country.

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OSU alumna works through film industry, earns job in ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’

Fri, Oct 20, 2023

Amy Higdon paid her dues on indie films to give the burgeoning movie costume designer the experience she needed to become an asset on larger projects, including 2023's "Killers of the Flower Moon."

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Novo Nordisk donates $3.5M to OSU to fund indigenous health initiative

Wed, Jul 26, 2023

The Center for Indigenous Health Research and Policy (CIHRP) at OSU Center for Health Sciences recently received a $3.5 million donation from Novo Nordisk Inc., to fund the Indigenous Foodways and Health Initiative. The funds will support indigenous

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Mr. and Miss American Indian OSU 2023 crowned

Wed, May 3, 2023

The Native American Student Association hosted the 24th Miss American Indian OSU scholarship pageant on Saturday night at the Student Union Theater, with Shaeleigh McGee taking home the crown.

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OSU alumna receives 2021 National Humanities Medal

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

Henrietta Mann was recognized by President Joe Biden on March 21 during an East Room ceremony in the White House. She was one of 12 recipients to receive this honor, surrounded by fellow writers, historians, educators and activists.

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OSU psychology professor studying perception of Native communities

Fri, Oct 21, 2022

When studying health trends in a community, it's easy to focus on the bad things and areas that need improvement. While fixing those problem areas does work, Dr. Ashley Cole, is hoping to change how we look at health inequities.

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