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Center for Sovereign Nations hosts American Indian Awareness Week

American Indian Awareness Week is a long-standing tradition for the Native American Student Association and the Center of Sovereign Nations at Oklahoma State University, but this year, it’s much more than just awareness — it’s a voice.
Center for Sovereign Nations hosts American Indian Awareness Week
Center for Sovereign Nations hosts American Indian Awareness Week

Mon, Apr 13, 2026

American Indian Awareness Week is a long-standing tradition for the Native American Student Association and the Center of Sovereign Nations at Oklahoma State University, but this year, it’s much more than just awareness — it’s a voice.

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OSU staking its claim on the forefront of rural behavioral health efforts

Fri, Mar 13, 2026

Dr. Douglas Knutson — associate professor and director of training for the counseling psychology doctoral program — is shedding light on the importance of rural health, in both research and practice.

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Mr. and Miss American Indian OSU 2025-26 crowned

Wed, Apr 2, 2025

Saturday, Oklahoma State University crowned its newest Mr. and Miss American Indian inside the Student Union Theater.

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Sweet Success: Researchers Tap into Oklahoma Maple Syrup Production

Tue, May 28, 2024

A team of scientists are rewriting the narrative of maple syrup production — not in Vermont or Quebec — but in Oklahoma. The potential of its native maples is about to be revealed.

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Two OSU students honored in 2024 Udall Scholarship competition

Wed, May 8, 2024

OSU junior Shaeleigh McGee has been named a 2024 Udall Scholar in the Tribal Public Policy category, and junior Elizabeth Struble has been awarded Honorable Mention in the Environment category.

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OSU hosts First Nations Day, highlighting importance of Native American students

Fri, Apr 5, 2024

Oklahoma State University hosted the inaugural First Nations Day on Thursday, an event for high school students to learn how OSU is a national leader in developing Native American college graduates.

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OSU students honored in 2023 Udall Scholarship Competition

Fri, May 5, 2023

The Udall Undergraduate Scholarship honors the legacies of Morris and Stewart Udall, whose careers had a significant impact on Native American self-governance, health care and the stewardship of public lands and natural resources.

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Mr. and Miss American Indian OSU 2023 crowned

Wed, May 3, 2023

The Native American Student Association hosted the 24th Miss American Indian OSU scholarship pageant on Saturday night at the Student Union Theater, with Shaeleigh McGee taking home the crown.

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Center for Legal Studies and Business Ethics, Center for Sovereign Nations to cohost ‘Conversations on Ethical Leadership’

Wed, Apr 12, 2023

The Center for Legal Studies and Business Ethics (CLSBE) at Oklahoma State University's Spears School of Business and OSU's Center for Sovereign Nations (CSN) will cohost "Conversations on Ethical Leadership" at the Student Union Theatre at 3 p.m.

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