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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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Cowboys with Heart: OSU design students partner with Oklahoma Heart Hospital for “Wear Red” Campaign

Tue, Feb 10, 2026

At Oklahoma State University, being a Cowboy is defined by character and service. Students in the Department of Design and Merchandising are proving that by partnering with the Oklahoma Heart Hospital to turn fashion into a powerful message for women

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Fifth annual Back to School Bash offers free school supplies to Tulsa area students

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

Oklahoma State University-Tulsa is hosting its fifth annual Community Back to School Bash on Aug. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m., providing free school supplies, live entertainment and information about programs and services to families of students grades Pre-K

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Standing on Business: STEM Business workshop at OSU-Tulsa prepares the next generation of entrepreneurs

Tue, Oct 29, 2024

Tulsa-area middle and high school students got a chance to explore their creative minds by designing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) products and building businesses to market them at OSU-Tulsa this month.

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OSU-Tulsa and Emerson Elementary School mark new Partnership in Education

Mon, Sep 16, 2024

Officials from Oklahoma State University-Tulsa, Tulsa Public Schools, the Tulsa Oilers and the Oklahoma House of Representatives praised a new partnership in education between OSU-Tulsa and Emerson Elementary last week in the north Tulsa elementary

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Back to School Bash is back, giving free school supplies to Tulsa area students

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

Oklahoma State University-Tulsa is hosting its fourth annual Community Back to School Bash on Aug. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. where families of students grades Pre-K through 12 can get free school supplies, enjoy live entertainment and learn about programs

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OSU professor helps Friends for Folks Inmate Dog Training Program

Tue, May 14, 2024

A great program with an even better story is a perfect way to describe the Friends for Folks Inmate Dog Training Program at the Mable Basset Correctional Center in McLoud, Oklahoma.

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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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OSU engineers racing to prototype, manufacture protective gear for frontline responders

Mon, Apr 6, 2020

A team from Oklahoma State University's College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology's (CEAT) ENDEAVOR lab is prototyping and manufacturing protective masks and face shields for donation.

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Learning for life

Wed, Oct 23, 2019

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Oklahoma State University keeps seniors active and social.

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