Famed journalist O’Brien speaks about life and legacy of MLK; art and essay contest winners announced

Mon, Jan 24, 2022

O’Brien, an award-winning documentarian, journalist, speaker, author and philanthropist, was the keynote speaker of an event at The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts. The event was part of Oklahoma State University’s 2022 MLK Celebration Week.

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OSU, Stillwater community unite for MLK Day march

Mon, Jan 17, 2022

For the second consecutive year, OSU and Stillwater Community United (SCU) collaborated on the unity march, which included speakers like OSU President Kayse Shrum and Stillwater Mayor Will Joyce. The SCU march joined with the OSU crowd of students, professors and faculty at the Spears School of Business to hear university and city leaders speak.

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Oklahoma State University releases fall 2021 honor rolls

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

A total of 7,683 students were named to the 2022 fall semester honor rolls at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, including 3,410 students named to the President's Honor Roll for earning an A grade in all their courses.

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State's first female graduate receives national honor

Fri, Dec 17, 2021

The Daughters of the American Revolution have posthumously honored Jessie Thatcher Bost, OSU’s first alumna, with the “Women in American History Award.” The award was accepted by Beverly Golden, OSU alumna and Bost’s granddaughter.

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OSU celebrates another historic year for enrollment and diversity

Tue, Dec 14, 2021

For fall 2021, OSU had 24,660 students enrolled — an increase of 255 students from last year. Additionally, historically marginalized and underrepresented students made up more than 30 percent of the incoming class — the most diverse OSU class on record.

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OSU set to celebrate 20th annual Harvest Moon Festival

Tue, Sep 28, 2021

Oklahoma State University will host a milestone 20th anniversary celebration of the Harvest Moon Festival from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 just north of the library on the International Mall.

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OSU awarded $1.4M to help low-income, first-generation students access higher education

Tue, Sep 21, 2021

The U.S. Department of Education has announced that Oklahoma State University’s federal Talent Search grant will be refunded for five years in the amount of $1.4M. This grant helps low-income and first-generation students earn their high school degrees and find their path to college.

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OSU RISE coordinator takes her shot at Miss U.S. Latina Pageant

Thu, Aug 26, 2021

Loyola, the reigning Miss Oklahoma Latina, competed against 18 other women in the annual pageant on Aug. 8. Like many pageants, it had categories in swimsuit, evening gown, traditional wear and an interview portion.

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Kirksey honored with Inclusive Excellence Leadership Award by national conference

Thu, Aug 05, 2021

Dr. Jason F. Kirksey, vice president for institutional diversity and the chief diversity officer at Oklahoma State University, was honored Thursday at the 2021 Diversity and Inclusion Conference hosted by Diversity and HR Solutions.

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OSU professors recognized by national agricultural organization

Fri, Jul 23, 2021

Three OSU professors recognized by the American Association for Agricultural Education.

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OSU Vice President selected to serve on IFDC board of directors

Fri, Jul 02, 2021

Thomas G. Coon, vice president of OSU Agricultural Programs and dean of the Ferguson College of Agriculture, has been selected to serve on the board of directors for the International Fertilizer Development Center.

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ElevateMed selects OSU medical student for scholar program

Fri, Jun 25, 2021

Third-year medical student Holly Flores is one of only 10 medical students in the country selected for the 2021 ElevateMeD Scholar program, which aims to develop talented medical students from underrepresented backgrounds into the next generation of physician leaders.

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