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OSU Libraries assistant professor secures grant expanding Indigenous resources, history

OSU Libraries assistant professor Sara Mautino secured grant funding to expand a free, publicly accessible digital bibliography that brings together resources on Indigenous architecture in Oklahoma.
OSU Libraries assistant professor secures grant expanding Indigenous resources, history
Graphic novel and curriculum address Oklahoma’s past

Mon, Aug 15, 2022

"Chilocco Indian School: A Generational Story," a graphic novel written by Julie Pearson-Little Thunder with art and graphic direction from Johnnie Diacon and Jerry Bennett, is now available for free download. The novel was produced by the OSU

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OSU students honored in 2022 Udall Scholarship competition

Fri, May 13, 2022

Two OSU students were recognized May 13 for their leadership with scholarships by the Udall Foundation, an executive branch agency — founded by Congress in 1992 — which awards college sophomores and juniors for leadership in public service and

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OSU Library project unveiled at White House Tribal Nations Summit

Mon, Nov 15, 2021

The Oklahoma State University Library is partnering with the United States Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Interior to create the "Tribal Treaties Database." The project was publicly announced on Nov. 15 at the White House Tribal

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$5.5M in grants awarded to OSU-CHS Center for Indigenous Health Research and Policy

Tue, Sep 28, 2021

The Center for Indigenous Health Research and Policy (CIHRP) at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences was recently awarded two grants totaling about $5.5 million to study and improve indigenous food systems and health outcomes.

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Innovative after-school program captures Native American students’ interest in STEM

Fri, Sep 17, 2021

Hallmarks of the future such as virtual reality, augmented reality and 3D printing are set to help connect Native American students with their cultural past through an innovative $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation.

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Native OSU students share culture with McAlester classes

Tue, Dec 8, 2020

Native American books read by Native American students. The idea came from an Oklahoma school teacher, and Oklahoma State University's Center for Sovereign Nations was happy to help make it a reality.

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Postoak named ANAMS president-elect

Tue, Oct 13, 2020

Last year, Brandon Postoak served as the first osteopathic medicine liaison for the Association of Native American Medical Students (ANAMS). Now the third-year OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine student serves as the organization's president-elect.

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CIHRP executive director featured in PBS documentary on diabetes

Mon, Apr 13, 2020

Valarie Blue Bird Jernigan, executive director of the Center for Indigenous Health Research and Policy, talks about her personal and professional history with diabetes.

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Dr. Kent Smith, Ph.D.: Virtual STEM Camps

Tue, Apr 7, 2020

OSU-CHS Associate Dean of American Indians in Medicine and Science, Dr. Kent Smith, Ph.D., writes a blog on his recent launch of virtual STEM classes for rural public schools and tribal partners amidst the COVID-19 outbreak.

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