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.
In fact, more than 80 percent of OSU alumni live within 50 miles of a group. These groups host more than 900 events annually for Cowboys of all ages and are supported by membership dues.
Oklahoma State University President Burns Hargis will retire on July 1 after leading the university for 13 years, he announced Oct. 23 during an OSU/A&M Board of Regents meeting in Stillwater.
Caden Schaufele is one of many students who is able to pursue his dreams of attending OSU because of scholarships offered through the OSU Alumni Association and his local OSU Alumni chapter.
At first, Oklahoma State University freshman Aubrie Penfield attributed her body aches, sore throat, runny nose and "stuffy feeling" to allergies and carrying her belongings up three flights of stairs on move-in day.
The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes Oklahoma State University graduates who attain distinctive success in his or her chosen field or profession and/or perform outstanding service to the community.