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OSU hits record high full-time and online enrollment

System enrollment again tops 37,000 students as in-state and Native American enrollment show historic strength
OSU hits record high full-time and online enrollment
OSU-OKC, OSUIT expand degree pathways for CareerTech Students

Wed, Aug 12, 2026

Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City, Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology and the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education are expanding opportunities for Oklahomans to turn industry credentials into college credit and

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OSU Libraries hosts Declaration of Independence anniversary event

Mon, Jul 6, 2026

Oklahoma State University Libraries celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with acclaimed artist Ken Brown on June 25.

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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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