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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 Libraries assistant professor secures grant expanding Indigenous resources, history

Tue, May 26, 2026

OSU Libraries assistant professor Sara Mautino secured grant funding to expand a free, publicly accessible digital bibliography that brings together resources on Indigenous architecture in Oklahoma.

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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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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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Snyder helps guide student writers at OSU-OKC

Mon, Feb 2, 2026

Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City English professor Michael Snyder wears a lot of hats on campus — from advising Honors students to mentoring creative writers — but at the heart of it all is his love of literature.

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Caddo Nation and OSUIT to launch new era of workforce development pathways

Mon, Jul 7, 2025

The Caddo Nation Economic Development Authority (CNEDA) and Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology have signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding to create unprecedented workforce development opportunities for Caddo citizens and

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Spears Business sophomore Lay earns Udall Scholarship recognition after research on Native American communities

Wed, May 14, 2025

Spears Business sophomore Avery Lay was honored at the 2025 Udall Scholarship competition after conducting research on Elouise Cobell's impact on Native American communities, particularly in tribal trust management and federal accountability.

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New Native American art exhibition now on view at OSU Museum of Art

Thu, May 1, 2025

"Community, Creativity, and Continuity: Native American Art in Everyday Life" is now onview through Aug. 23 at the Oklahoma State University Museum of Art.

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