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OSU’s 5th annual Cowboy Country Polar Plunge features 150 participants

The 2026 Cowboy Country Polar Plunge, uniting the Stillwater Polar Plunge and Oklahoma State University's "Chilly Cowboy," took place Feb. 21 at the Colvin Recreation Center's outdoor pool, bringing the community together to raise critical funds for
OSU’s 5th annual Cowboy Country Polar Plunge features 150 participants
OSU’s 5th annual Cowboy Country Polar Plunge features 150 participants

Fri, Feb 27, 2026

The 2026 Cowboy Country Polar Plunge, uniting the Stillwater Polar Plunge and Oklahoma State University's "Chilly Cowboy," took place Feb. 21 at the Colvin Recreation Center's outdoor pool, bringing the community together to raise critical funds for

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Debbie Macomber headlines OSU Library fundraiser on Oct. 9

Thu, Aug 21, 2025

On Oct. 9, Macomber will take the stage at the H. Louise & H.E. "Ed" Cobb Speaker Series, the largest annual fundraiser for the Friends of the OSU Library, which provides support for the University's Libraries.

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Firms raise $10,000 for CEAT K-12 STEM outreach program

Thu, Jun 5, 2025

Oklahoma State University's College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology recognizes organizer Freese and Nichols and eight other participating firms for their generous support of an event benefitting CEAT's K-12 STEM outreach program.

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Tickets on sale now for Colson Whitehead on Oct. 3

Wed, Jul 31, 2024

Known for his versatile, genre-defying storytelling, Colson Whitehead has captivated readers for 25 years.

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OSU exceeds 2022 United Way goal of $250K

Fri, Mar 3, 2023

Oklahoma State University exceeded its $250,000 goal for the United Way Agency Campaign in Payne County in 2022 with the help of students and faculty invested in improving their community.

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Second annual Chilly Cowboy event raises more than $50,000 for Special Olympics Oklahoma

Tue, Feb 7, 2023

Members of the Oklahoma State Athletics family took an icy plunge Monday to support Special Olympics Oklahoma during the second annual Chilly Cowboy.

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Tickets on sale for Lisa Wingate: OSU alumna headlines library fundraiser on Nov. 4

Tue, Sep 6, 2022

According to Booklist, "Lisa Wingate is, quite simply, a master storyteller." The noted author and OSU alumna will share her own story with guests of the H. Louise & H.E. "Ed" Cobb Speaker Series on Nov. 4. The keynote dinner and book signing will

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OSU Cowboys vs. Cancer Classic sets new record

Wed, May 25, 2022

The seventh annual OSU Cowboys vs. Cancer Classic golf tournament surpassed the $185,000 mark for the first time earlier this month, shattering all previous fundraising records.

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New Eddie Sutton Foundation created to help combat cancer

Sat, Mar 12, 2022

The foundation will focus on research, with a special emphasis on pediatric cancer, and will also seek to make a difference in the lives of those battling the disease. The foundation honors the life and legacy of former OSU men's basketball coach

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Freezing for a reason: OSU’s Chilly Cowboy fundraiser for Special Olympics Oklahoma raises more than $30,000

Mon, Mar 7, 2022

Two dozen fellow OSU coaches, players and administrators stepped into the dunk tank as part of the first Chilly Cowboy — a fundraiser for Special Olympics Oklahoma.

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