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OSU celebrates Class of 2026 at spring commencement ceremonies

In an era of an ever-changing technological world, Joe Eastin inspired Oklahoma State University graduates to adapt and press forward as they embark on their career paths.
OSU celebrates Class of 2026 at spring commencement ceremonies
OSU-OKC celebrates faculty and staff at employee excellence awards luncheon

Fri, Apr 17, 2026

Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City recognized outstanding faculty and staff during its annual employee excellence awards luncheon Thursday afternoon.

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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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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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OSU announces commitment from Folds of Honor

Mon, Jan 12, 2026

Oklahoma State University and Folds of Honor have partnered to support the Honor Ribbon Program, expanding scholarships for qualified OSU students who are spouses and children of fallen or disabled U.S. service members and first responders. This

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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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The Code Calls: Oklahoma State University launches new brand campaign

Fri, Nov 7, 2025

As Oklahoma's premier land-grant university with a presence in all 77 counties, OSU has been defined by its mission since 1890 — that education should drive opportunity and impact. The Code Calls builds on that legacy by expressing a simple truth:

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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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Former OSU President Hargis honored at ribbon cutting for Hargis Leadership Institute

Tue, Oct 14, 2025

Oklahoma State University's Hargis Leadership Institute will continue to mentor the leaders of today and tomorrow; now in a newly renovated space. Nearly four years to the day after its launch, HLI was the site of another ribbon-cutting ceremony.

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OSU breaks ground on Boone Pickens Human Performance Innovation Complex

Mon, Oct 13, 2025

Oklahoma State University celebrated the official groundbreaking of the Boone Pickels Human Performance Innovation Complex on Saturday morning. Located in OSU's athletic village and just north of Sherman E. Smith Training Center, the facility will

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