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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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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

Chicago Symphony Orchestra shares talents at OSU masterclasses

Wed, May 14, 2025

At Oklahoma State University's McKnight Center for the Performing Arts, students recently witnessed both during masterclasses with members of the world-renowned Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

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Impact Spotlight: Alexandria Sparks

Wed, May 14, 2025

Alex Sparks, a junior at Oklahoma State University, didn't grow up on a farm or have acres of land. But thanks to her father, she found a love for horticulture anyway — in a shared backyard shaded by an oak tree.

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Spears Business professor Luo strives to make lifesaving health care more accessible

Wed, May 14, 2025

Dr. Xiao Luo's research revolves around unlocking the tremendous potential of electronic medical records to help physicians and patients.

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Hess has spent career serving students and building institutions

Wed, May 14, 2025

Jim Hess has had a prolific career in higher education spanning over four decades before he was inducted into the Oklahoma Education Hall of Fame in 2023 and named the 20th president of the OSU System this spring.

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Cowboy Way: Lou Anella

Wed, May 14, 2025

Lou Anella loves sharing his horticulture expertise. He grew up in a rural area of upstate New York and worked on his neighbor's farm. After completing a doctorate at Cornell University, his job search led to Stillwater and a teaching role in the

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OSU alumna reports live on CNN and its affiliates worldwide

Wed, May 14, 2025

From Oklahoma State University to national news coverage, alumna Julia Benbrook plays a vital role in keeping the world informed every time she speaks into a microphone.

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OSU's crowdfunding platform continues to grow in support and impact

Wed, May 14, 2025

Oklahoma State University is full of ideas that need just a little support to become reality. PhilanthroPete, OSU's crowdfunding platform, is here to give those dreams a push in the right direction.

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OSU and Oklahoma Genetics Inc. partnership benefits wheat industry

Wed, May 14, 2025

Oklahoma is known for its rolling and expansive wheat fields because wheat is one of the top crops produced in the state. More than 70% of all wheat acres are planted with varieties developed at Oklahoma State University, including 36 varieties

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A Contentious Claim: The biggest darn drum in Oklahoma?

Wed, May 14, 2025

The biggest drum in Oklahoma arrived in Stillwater nine decades ago. How drums are measured may complicate this claim, but with over 56 square feet of surface area on two drumheads, a drum that found its way to the Oklahoma Agricultural and

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OSU Esports claims Big 12 Championship in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Wed, May 14, 2025

Noah Hightower was joined by fellow OSU students Grant Adamson, Mason McKnight, Evan Simons and Nolan Voss for the inaugural Big 12 esports tournament. The team, competing in its maiden tournament under the OSU Esports brand, faced off against

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