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First-gen COM students, scholarship winners aim to give back

Oklahoma State University medical students Carleen Perez and Samuel Alvarado were recently named Sherry R. Arnstein Underrepresented Minority Scholarship winners by the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine.
First-gen COM students, scholarship winners aim to give back
First-gen COM students, scholarship winners aim to give back

Mon, Jan 27, 2025

Oklahoma State University medical students Carleen Perez and Samuel Alvarado were recently named Sherry R. Arnstein Underrepresented Minority Scholarship winners by the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine.

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Funding First-Gen: Campaign strengthens support for first-generation students at OSU

Wed, Dec 18, 2024

To broaden available resources, the OSU Foundation launched Cowboys United for First-Gen Students on Sept. 17. The two-day campaign saw overwhelming enthusiasm from the OSU community, raising an impressive $209,316 from 402 donors.

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President Shrum launches Living the Code Series

Thu, Feb 2, 2023

Oklahoma State University President Kayse Shrum recently launched a brand new video series where she showcases the stories of the Cowboy family who embody the Cowboy Code.

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OSU receives First-Gen Forward designation

Tue, Mar 22, 2022

The Center for First-generation Student Success has named Oklahoma State University a First-Gen Forward institution for its commitment to first-generation students.

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Orange Gown Graduate and triple major bound for law school

Wed, Dec 11, 2019

First-generation college student Ryan Hollands learned about the power of education at an early age.

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Making their Place

Tue, May 1, 2018

Library program helps first-generation students feel at home at OSU

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