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Cowboys Care welcomes 276 new ambassadors at 5th graduation ceremony

The ambassadors are trained to help connect members of the OSU community experiencing mental health challenges with available resources.
Cowboys Care welcomes 276 new ambassadors at 5th graduation ceremony
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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Cowboys Care Resource Fair connects students with vital support

Fri, Sep 12, 2025

Oklahoma State University hosted the first Cowboys Care Resource Fair on Wednesday, drawing students, faculty and staff for an afternoon focused on wellness and support.

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First Cowgirl Angela Hess launches Cowboys Care mental health initiative

Mon, Aug 25, 2025

First Cowgirl Angela Hess has become the driving force behind Cowboys Care, a new mental health initiative at Oklahoma State University.

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Headway for Headspace: OSU Extension educator teaches youth about healthy coping skills

Tue, May 28, 2024

Kuss serves as an OSU Extension specialist and 4-H educator, teaching mental health-related workshops to fellow OSU Extension educators, adult volunteers and 4-H'ers.

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OSU Medicine expanding access to virtual health care across Oklahoma

Fri, May 24, 2024

In order to bridge the gap of health care access that is much needed in Oklahoma, OSU Medicine is utilizing the latest technologies to bring the expertise of its physicians directly to rural hospitals across the state.

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Psychiatrist joins UHS to treat student mental health and addiction issues

Fri, Apr 5, 2024

Oklahoma State University recently welcomed Dr. Kaelyn Lu, the campus's first psychiatrist specializing in mental health and addiction issues, to assist students.

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Cowboys United for Mental Health 2023 raises more than $275,000

Thu, Dec 21, 2023

Cowboys United for Mental Health 2023 raises more than $275,000 to expand mental health services for all OSU students

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NCWR takes part in OKDMHSAS' Momentum conference

Wed, Dec 13, 2023

The National Center for Wellness & Recovery was both a sponsor and participant at Momentum: Prevention, Justice, Recovery conference put on by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.

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