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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
Whitacre’s rural development work earns him Land-Grant Award for Excellence

Wed, Jan 28, 2026

Brian Whitacre, OSU Extension specialist for rural economic development, received the Land-Grant Award for Excellence for his research, teaching and outreach efforts.

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Crosswhite wins USDA Excellence in College and University Teaching Award for Food and Agricultural Sciences

Thu, Jan 22, 2026

Mellissa Crosswhite was named a national recipient of the United States Department of Agriculture's Excellence in College and University Teaching Award for Food and Agricultural Sciences.

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Students lead the way in protecting Theta Pond through hands-on water research

Tue, Jan 20, 2026

This year, a team of environmental science students from the Ferguson College of Agriculture is studying the pond's water quality, applying advanced sampling techniques and gaining experience with real environmental challenges.

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FAPC announces major modernization to support Oklahoma’s growing food industry

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

The Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center is launching a $6 million modernization effort to help Oklahoma's food processors.

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Planting Solutions: OSU programs collaborate against food insecurity

Mon, Jan 12, 2026

As a land-grant institution, OSU has a leading focus area of "Innovating to Nourish Our World." The Greenhouse Learning Center does just that by partnering with Pete's Pantry, the on-campus food pantry, to produce lettuce.

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Rogers County’s Donna Patterson receives OSU Extension Distinguished Educator award

Thu, Jan 8, 2026

Donna Patterson, county Extension director and agriculture educator in Rogers County, received the Distinguished Educator Award at the OSU Extension Biennial Conference in Stillwater.

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OSU Extension strengthens families, youth and tribal traditions

Mon, Dec 22, 2025

This fall, Oklahoma State University Extension educators continued to strengthen families, inspire youth and build resilient, connected communities.

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Living and Learning: Campus landscape design creates learning opportunities

Fri, Dec 19, 2025

Just across the street from Agricultural Hall, a new outdoor living space combines Oklahoma State University history with a modern living plaza.

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