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Capitol Cowboys: OSU Alumni Association hosts annual event to engage with state lawmakers

The largest university system in the state was well represented Wednesday at the Capitol as hundreds of alumni, students and supporters arrived in orange to advocate for Oklahoma State University.
Capitol Cowboys: OSU Alumni Association hosts annual event to engage with state lawmakers
Capitol Cowboys: OSU Alumni Association hosts annual event to engage with state lawmakers

Wed, Apr 15, 2026

The largest university system in the state was well represented Wednesday at the Capitol as hundreds of alumni, students and supporters arrived in orange to advocate for Oklahoma State University.

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Reflecting on OSU's $250M investment to build world class veterinary teaching hospital

Fri, Sep 19, 2025

The combined efforts of faculty, staff, alumni and students were rewarded when the Oklahoma Legislature approved a $250 million funding package to construct a new veterinary teaching hospital.

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Legislators join celebration as OSU commemorates milestone investment for future of veterinary medicine in Oklahoma

Tue, Aug 12, 2025

In a gathering filled with gratitude and excitement, the Cowboy family came together Tuesday to recognize and celebrate the historic $250 million state funding appropriation for Oklahoma State University's new veterinary teaching hospital.

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Cowboy family discusses initiatives with lawmakers at Oklahoma Capitol

Wed, Apr 16, 2025

Oklahoma's largest university system painted the State Capitol America's Brightest Orange on Wednesday.

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OSU’s Dr. Jacob speaks at US Capitol about investment in drone research

Wed, Mar 29, 2023

Oklahoma State University's Dr. Jamey Jacob testified at the Capitol before the United States House Committee on Science, Space and Technology on March 23 in Washington, D.C., highlighting the need for continued investment in drone research for the

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OSU partners with USA Rare Earth's new Stillwater facility

Fri, Oct 21, 2022

Stillwater and Oklahoma State University have worked together in innovative harmony for years. Now, they are taking another leap forward.

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OSU celebrates 'Capitol Cowboys Day' with Oklahoma lawmakers

Fri, Apr 8, 2022

Capitol Cowboys Day, hosted by the OSU Alumni Association, was a chance for Oklahoma State University alumni and students to visit with state lawmakers about their OSU experience and share areas where they would like the university and the

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Food industry leaders meet with legislators at State Capitol

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

The Industry Advisory Committee of the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center met at the Oklahoma State Capitol in Oklahoma City to help build relationships with legislators and discuss impacts of the OSU food

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State scholarship program modified by Legislature, online applications encouraged

Tue, Sep 18, 2007

The Oklahoma Legislature has made several important modifications to Oklahoma's Promise, one of Oklahoma's most popular scholarship programs. Officials are working to inform students, parents and counselors about the changes and encourage students

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