The Cowboys Care Resource Fair brought together campus and community organizations to connect students with resources for mental health, physical well-being, safety and basic needs while reinforcing OSU’s commitment to supporting the whole student

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Author, comedian Rivedal inspires OSU community at Cowboys Care event

Tue, Sep 15, 2026

Drawing from personal tragedy, mental health advocate and author Joshua Rivedal encouraged the OSU community to break the stigma surrounding mental health, recognize when others may be struggling and support one another through open, proactive

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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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Let’s talk about mental health: a conversation with the hype man of hope

Tue, Apr 14, 2026

The iconic orange-rimmed glasses, Oklahoma State University-themed apparel and infectious smile make Les Thomas immediately recognizable, but the Cowboy hype man hasn’t always been all smiles.

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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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Cowboys United: Record-breaking generosity strengthens mental health support and services

Wed, Jan 7, 2026

The Cowboy family once again came together to support a cause that touches every corner of every Oklahoma State University campus: mental wellness.

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Cowboys Care: A rapidly growing movement with personal roots

Wed, Jan 7, 2026

When her husband, Jim, was asked to become the next president of Oklahoma State University, and they decided to make the move to Stillwater, Angela had one simple request. "Can we share our story about mental health?" Angela asked. "I wanted to use

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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 Initiative welcomes first cohort of ambassadors

Tue, Oct 28, 2025

It's been a short two months since First Cowgirl Angela Hess kicked off the Cowboys Care initiative, and it's already reaching milestones.

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