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OSU honors faculty, staff at 2025 awards convocation

The Oklahoma State University Division of Academic Affairs wrapped up 2025 with its annual University Awards Convocation on Monday in the Student Union Ballroom.
OSU honors faculty, staff at 2025 awards convocation
Phi Beta Delta honor society inducts Provost Mendez

Wed, Dec 7, 2022

The Epsilon Upsilon Chapter of the Phi Beta Delta international honor society held a special ceremony on Nov. 15 to name Provost Jeanette Mendez as an honorary member in recognition of her achievements in international scholarship and education.

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State of Orange: OSU celebrates inauguration of Dr. Kayse Shrum

Fri, Aug 26, 2022

Hundreds packed Gallagher-Iba Arena on Friday to celebrate the inauguration of Oklahoma State University President Kayse Shrum. The State of Orange event was attended by state and tribal dignitaries along with the Cowboy faithful.

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Shrum, Hoyt and Mendez kick off 2022-2023 school year with freshman convocation

Mon, Aug 22, 2022

Oklahoma State University President Kayse Shrum welcomed the largest and most diverse freshman class in OSU history during Cowboy Kickoff on Friday afternoon in Gallagher-Iba Arena.

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Oklahoma State University names Dr. Jeanette Mendez provost and senior vice president

Fri, May 27, 2022

The announcement was guided by input from the OSU community, as well as a diverse, 24-person selection committee, assisted by the national search firm Buffkin/Baker.

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OSU launches campaign to Mask Up around campus

Wed, Sep 1, 2021

After a surge in positive cases following the first week of school, Oklahoma State University issued a guidance to all students, faculty and staff that masks were to be expected. With that, OSU and the Office of Academic Affairs are launching a

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OSU hosts COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall

Fri, Aug 27, 2021

Dr. Kayse Shrum and a panel of university officials hosted the event and answered questions from the community.

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OSU celebrates another historic year in enrollment

Fri, Aug 20, 2021

Oklahoma State University welcomed students back this week and anticipates having the second-largest incoming class and anticipates recording the largest one-year increase in new transfer students in school history.

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OSU named best in state in Journal Record’s annual Reader Rankings

Fri, Jul 2, 2021

Oklahoma State University's undergraduate programs were ranked the best and the Spears School of Business' MBA program led the state in the Oklahoma City Journal Record's annual Reader Rankings.

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Provost Dr. Gary Sandefur announces plans to retire March 31

Thu, Jan 7, 2021

Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Gary Sandefur announced his plans this week to retire effective March 31. A native of Madill, Okla., and member of the Chickasaw Nation, Dr. Sandefur has served in this position since July 1,

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2008 election focus of political science course this semester

Tue, Oct 7, 2008

An Oklahoma State University instructor is pointing to the 2008 presidential election as interesting and important for students. Dr. Jeanette Mendez, assistant professor of political science, should know since she's teaching a course titled "The

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