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The McKnight Center announces its 2025-26 season lineup

Fri, May 16, 2025

The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts announces its 2025-2026 season. The season includes an impressive lineup of performances by legendary star of stage and screen Hugh Jackman, the iconic Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Jaap van Zweden, touring Broadway musical The Music Man, and more.

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Chicago Symphony Orchestra shares talents at OSU masterclasses

Wed, May 14, 2025

At Oklahoma State University’s McKnight Center for the Performing Arts, students recently witnessed both during masterclasses with members of the world-renowned Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

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OSU graphic design students honored at Oklahoma’s Graphex competition

Mon, May 12, 2025

Fourteen graphic design students from Oklahoma State University were recognized on May 1 at the annual Graphex Art and Design Competition in Tulsa, an event that features the best work of Oklahoma creatives.

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Theatre major Burks named Spring 2025 CAS Orange Gown Graduate

Wed, May 07, 2025

Spring 2025 CAS Orange Gown Graduate Jordan Burks is completing a bachelor's degree in theatre this May and taking with her a passion for the stage that she developed while at OSU. Jordan isn't an actor, though, she's a stage manager. And she taking her cues into grad school and beyond.

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

Thu, May 01, 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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OSU Arts Week comes to a close

Wed, Apr 30, 2025

After an exciting week full of different activities and riveting shows, Oklahoma State University Art Week has officially come to an end, and plans to be back in full swing next year.

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OSU hosts third annual Speech Night

Wed, Apr 16, 2025

On April 8, the Student Union theater was filled with students, faculty and families supporting Oklahoma State University's third annual Speech Night.

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Red Dirt Revival: OSU alumnus Josh Crutchmer on the return of Cross Canadian Ragweed and Stillwater’s biggest concert yet

Tue, Apr 15, 2025

Cross Canadian Ragweed was back for one electric weekend in Stillwater — right where it all began.

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OSU student reflects on ‘American Idol’ appearance after top half finish

Mon, Apr 14, 2025

Skylie Marie Thompson, a marketing junior at Oklahoma State University from Cyril, Oklahoma, recently advanced to Hollywood Week in the competition, fulfilling a childhood dream that started with American Idol-themed birthday parties.

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OSU to host New York Times bestselling author Jessamine Chan on April 17

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

On April 17, Oklahoma State University will welcome author Jessamine Chan to campus for a free public reading and discussion. Supported by the OSU Department of English, OSU Creative Writing Program, the Fae Rawdon Norris Endowment and the OSU Creative Writers Association, “An Evening with Jessamine Chan” was organized by OSU creative writing assistant professor Gene Kwak and graduate student Gage Saylor.

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OSU Museum of Art hosts reception celebrating Ralph Steadman’s influence and local creativity

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

The Oklahoma State University Museum of Art invites the public to a special reception celebrating the impact of “Ralph Steadman: And Another Thing” on university students and the Stillwater community from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, April 18.

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Prairie Arts Center gearing up for 2025 Stillwater Arts Festival

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

With support from the City of Stillwater, the Arts and Humanities Council of Stillwater, Visit Stillwater and Oklahoma State University, the Prairie Arts Center will host the 2025 Stillwater Arts Festival on April 18-19.

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