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OSU unveils research affiliate model at annual ignite symposium

On April 15, the Oklahoma State University Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute hosted the IGNITE symposium for faculty members to connect and spark collaborative approaches to advancing health research.
OSU unveils research affiliate model at annual ignite symposium
OSU unveils research affiliate model at annual ignite symposium

Fri, Apr 24, 2026

On April 15, the Oklahoma State University Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute hosted the IGNITE symposium for faculty members to connect and spark collaborative approaches to advancing health research.

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A walk for recognition, remembrance and reflection

Mon, Apr 20, 2026

The Department of Wellness at Oklahoma State University, with help from the Cowboys Care Initiative and numerous other partners across campus, hosted the annual Suicide Awareness Walk for students, faculty and staff outside the Colvin Recreation

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New virtual wellness platform eliminates barriers to care for students

Tue, Dec 2, 2025

The OSU Center for Health Sciences' Department of Wellness is eliminating barriers to care that students may face with TimelyCare. TimelyCare is a virtual health and well-being platform available to all OSU-CHS students.

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Health Works Forum fosters collaboration to improve health outcomes across Oklahoma

Fri, Oct 31, 2025

More than 125 faculty and staff from across the Oklahoma State University System gathered in the Wes Watkins Center for the Health Works: Bridging Knowledge and Action Health Forum.

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Cowboys Care Resource Fair connects students with vital support

Fri, Sep 12, 2025

Oklahoma State University hosted the first Cowboys Care Resource Fair on Wednesday, drawing students, faculty and staff for an afternoon focused on wellness and support.

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OSU-CHS Wellness Innovator award recipients championing health

Wed, Aug 6, 2025

Every year, the OSU-CHS Department of Wellness recognizes two Innovators for their efforts within their departments. Recently, Jessica Johnson and Sarah Vizza were named the 2025 Wellness Innovator Award recipients.

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OSU Wellness trains faculty and staff to support student mental health

Tue, Jul 1, 2025

The Department of Wellness in collaboration with University Counseling Services, the Office of Student Support and the Center for Family Resilience at Oklahoma State University is wrapping up its third cohort of the Student Support Certification

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OSU-CHS recognized for health and wellness initiatives

Thu, Jun 12, 2025

The Department of Wellness leads several initiatives to support individuals at OSU-CHS including the OSU Pride Works: Health and Wellness Certificate Program for employees. The program recently earned the Innovative Integration Award as a part of

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Six honored with life-saving awards for aiding OSU student

Wed, Apr 30, 2025

Josh Johnston was playing basketball with some friends one Thursday when his entire world stopped. Johnston, 21, fell to the court as he suffered a cardiac arrest inside the Colvin Recreation Center on April 3.

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