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‘It put us on the map’: Okmulgee leaders reflect on 80 years of OSUIT

For 80 years, OSUIT has strived to provide young people from Oklahoma, across the United States and throughout the world career-readiness skills that would enable them to fill important jobs in vital industries.
‘It put us on the map’: Okmulgee leaders reflect on 80 years of OSUIT
‘It put us on the map’: Okmulgee leaders reflect on 80 years of OSUIT

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

For 80 years, OSUIT has strived to provide young people from Oklahoma, across the United States and throughout the world career-readiness skills that would enable them to fill important jobs in vital industries.

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Fly like an eagle: Wuahillau LaHay's life of adventure

Wed, May 13, 2026

LaHay, much younger than her older siblings, John, Margaret and Helen, had the most unique first name in the family. In the Cherokee language, Wauhillau (pronounced wau-HILL-er) was the masculine term for eagle. Her father and grandfather were

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An original pioneer woman: The story of a forgotten work of art

Wed, May 8, 2024

For 95 years, Oklahoma State University has had a unique relationship with a pioneer woman who has resided with her infant on campus. Her name is Challenging, she is closely related to the pioneer woman statue in Ponca City, Oklahoma, and their

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