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The Cowboy Way: John Blair

Before John Blair ever stepped into a University Health Services exam room at Oklahoma State University, he was marching across campus with a tuba strapped to his shoulders.

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Wed, May 13, 2026

Beef Center of Excellence key to securing future of beef industry

Wed, May 13, 2026

OSU names Outstanding Young Alumni

Wed, May 13, 2026

PhilanthroPete powers access to life-changing camp experiences

Wed, May 13, 2026

OSU partners with Folds of Honor to expand scholarship support for veteran families

The Cowboy Way: Loughridge reflects on his career as a servant-leader

Tue, Dec 20, 2022

As senior vice president for systems operations at Oklahoma State University, Loughridge serves as a strategic advisor to President Kayse Shrum and serves a key role in sharing the strategic vision to elevate OSU as the preeminent land-grant

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Couple’s impact grows with significant estate gift to fund architecture, athletics and scholarships

Tue, Dec 20, 2022

The Corgans have continued to make an impact in different ways, including continued contributions to the architecture program as well as scholarships and athletics.

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Introducing Dr. Ann Caine: Get to know the new OSU Alumni Association president

Tue, Dec 20, 2022

On Sept. 1, Dr. Ann Caine became the 16th president of the Oklahoma State University Alumni Association. She recently sat down with STATE Magazine for a Q&A to talk about her background and her love for OSU.

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New campaign raises nearly $200,000 for OSU mental health services

Tue, Dec 20, 2022

On Oct. 8, OSU launched Cowboys United for Mental Health with one goal in mind — to improve OSU students' access to mental health resources on campus. Thanks to the commitment of the OSU community, the inaugural campaign was a resounding success.

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The Bigger Picture: Student paints life-sized portrait of OSU president

Tue, Dec 20, 2022

In March, when Dr. Kayse Shrum attended the BFA Studio Capstone Exhibition for students, she enjoyed marveling at their talent and artistry. One painting, in particular, really caught her eye. She then commissioned the artist, Shyanne Dickey, to

Bartlett Center for the Visual Arts President Kayse Shrum State magazine

'Giving New Meaning to 'Open Book': Free textbooks, materials expanding accessibility for students

Tue, Dec 20, 2022

Open Educational Resources, or OER, are research and classroom materials that are free for students to use. OER can include library resources, online articles and videos or open textbooks, which are published with a license that makes them free to

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Making History: OSU sets record for freshman enrollment

Tue, Dec 20, 2022

With 4,643 first-time freshmen enrolled, the class of 2026 eclipses previous records and represents an increase of nearly 9% over last year's freshman enrollment for the fall semester. OSU's total enrollment for the fall semester was up nearly 3%

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Never Forgotten: Annual stair climb commemorating bravery of 9/11 first responders moves to Boone Pickens Stadium for first time

Tue, Dec 20, 2022

On Sept. 11, 2022, over 150 participants from around the country came to commemorate first responders' bravery and courage on the steps of Boone Pickens Stadium as part of the annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb hosted by the Oklahoma State University

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Team Effort: Cowboys work together to create ceremonial mace

Tue, Dec 20, 2022

Maces in an academic setting have been used as symbols of internal authority and independence from external authority since the 15th century in Europe. The mace is generally carried by the highest ranking academic at the institution and serves as a

President Kayse Shrum ENDEAVOR executive leadership Brand Management State magazine College of Engineering Architecture and Technology ceremonial mace

The Grand Aspiration: Strategy designed to make OSU preeminent land-grant university

Tue, Dec 20, 2022

On Oct. 12, the Cowboy family was invited to a live reveal of the strategy that will guide OSU into the future. Built on pillars of student experience and success, the strategy capitalizes on the intersection of OSU's research strengths and where

President Kayse Shrum Strategic Plan Jerome Loughridge State magazine land-grant universities

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