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Riggs receives Ferguson College of Agriculture teaching excellence award

Angel Riggs received the Dick and Malinda Berry Fischer Award for Teaching Excellence at the Ferguson College of Agriculture Scholarships and Awards Banquet in March.
Riggs receives Ferguson College of Agriculture teaching excellence award
Heart for husbandry: Animal science alum pursues international agricultural missions project in Colombia

Fri, May 22, 2026

An Oklahoma State University animal science alum combines her lifelong passion for agriculture and faith by pursuing international mission work in Colombia, where she teaches sustainable farming and shares the gospel with local communities.

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Blazing trails, casting lines: Natural resource partnership preserves Oklahoma wildlife for decades

Fri, May 22, 2026

A long-standing partnership led by Oklahoma State University has advanced wildlife conservation and research for decades while training generations of natural resource professionals to manage and sustain Oklahoma’s ecosystems.

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Pastures to pages: OSU alum, author brings guard donkey’s adventures to life in children’s books

Fri, May 22, 2026

OSU alum Anna Brown turned a real-life guard donkey into the centerpiece of a children’s book series that blends authentic ranch life, family collaboration and creative storytelling.

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Leading in boardrooms and barns: From OSU to Global Leadership, Animal Science Alum leads with vision and purpose

Fri, May 22, 2026

OSU animal science alum Megan Hobbs has built a global career in agricultural research and leadership while staying grounded in livestock production and mentoring the next generation of industry professionals.

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A New Kind of Pressure: OSU invests in technology to transform food research

Fri, May 22, 2026

Oklahoma State University is advancing food safety research and industry collaboration by investing in a high-pressure processing system that enables chemical-free preservation while expanding hands-on training and innovation opportunities for

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Bourbon, beef and big ideas: OSU students help turn bourbon byproduct into beef brand

Fri, May 22, 2026

OSU students helped a family distillery transform leftover bourbon mash into a sustainable cattle-feeding operation, creating a new beef brand that connects innovation, agriculture and family entrepreneurship.

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The road home: OSU journey equips Orange Gown recipient with skills to grow family operation

Fri, May 22, 2026

Ferguson College of Agriculture graduate and Orange Gown recipient Jacie Wolfinger leveraged her OSU experience in animal science and leadership to prepare for returning home to strengthen her family’s livestock operation.

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Prairie indicator: OSU and OU graduate students work together to preserve Butterfly species and the prairie ecosystem

Fri, May 22, 2026

OSU and OU graduate students are collaborating on research to track and protect the threatened Arogos Skipper butterfly, using it as an indicator of prairie ecosystem health and a guide for future conservation efforts.

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Engineering the Future of Food: OSU students partner with industry professionals to solve real-world problems

Fri, May 22, 2026

OSU students are partnering with industry clients through a capstone program to apply engineering skills to real-world challenges, helping businesses improve food production processes while gaining hands-on experience.

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Beneath the pecan canopies: OSU Extension educator’s career leaves a pecan legacy beneath the canopies after 38 years

Fri, May 22, 2026

Oklahoma State University Extension specialist Becky Carroll leaves a lasting legacy after 38 years of strengthening Oklahoma’s pecan industry through research-based guidance, grower education and deep-rooted relationships across the state.

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