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OSU students provide clean water to rural communities in South America

Wed, Apr 21, 2021

For over a decade, a dedicated club of students at Oklahoma State University has been fighting to give rural communities in South America access to clean water.

Human Health and WellnessResearchFood Land and Natural ResourcesOutreach and EngagementOSU Global
Tulsa's OSU Medicine drive-thru clinic gives 10,000th vaccine dose

Thu, Apr 15, 2021

The OSU Medicine Healthcare Center's drive thru COVID-19 vaccine clinic reached a milestone when it administered its 10,000th dose of the vaccine Wednesday.

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OSU named Certified Healthy Campus for 9th straight year

Wed, Apr 14, 2021

Once again, Oklahoma State University has been rated as a Certified Healthy Campus by the Oklahoma State Department of Health.

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Professor earns online teaching excellence award during COVID-19 pandemic

Tue, Apr 13, 2021

Dr. Kalianne Neumann, OSU assistant professor of educational technology, received the 2021 Oklahoma Online Excellence Award (OOEA) in Teaching from the Oklahoma Council for Online Learning Excellence (COLE).

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OSU researcher continues to battle pandemics

Thu, Apr 01, 2021

Dr. Sunderesh Heragu, Regents professor and head of the School of Industrial Engineering Management, has found a new application for research conducted years ago.

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Debunking 3 COVID vaccine myths

Wed, Mar 31, 2021

Vaccine hesitancy is one of our last major hurdles in the fight against COVID-19, and we are racing against the emergence of several variants to avert a (more) prolonged pandemic.

Human Health and WellnessCOVID-19COVID ConcernsNews TopicsOSU Global
OSU kicks off Tree Tribute program with Arbor Day celebration, art dedication

Tue, Mar 30, 2021

Oklahoma State University held a three-fold celebration of campus beauty on Arbor Day with a tree planting, the dedication of an art installation and the kick-off of the Tree Tribute program.

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Directory connects STEMM experts and diversifies representation

Tue, Mar 30, 2021

Frustrated by the lack of diversity on scientific panels, Department of Integrative Biology professor Dr. Elizabeth McCullagh set out to fix the problem in 2018 with the help of Dr. Katarzyna Nowak of The Safina Center and Dr. Jane Zelikova of the University of Wyoming. Together they created Request a Woman in STEMM, a database where underrepresented people in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM) can not only connect and collaborate with each other, but also be called upon by journalists, conference organizers or others needing expert opinion.

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Med student aiming for American Ninja Warrior success

Fri, Mar 26, 2021

OSU medical student Cole Verble is traveling to Tacoma, Washington where he will compete in the first round of the physically challenging course on March 30. If he does well enough, he said his run through the course could air on “American Ninja Warrior” in May.

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Hopping toward Food Safety this Easter

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

With the Easter holiday quickly approaching, individuals are likely looking forward to sweet treats, warmer weather and time spent with loved ones. As always, the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center reminds families to take a few precautions to help ensure food safety during festive gatherings.

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OSU-COM students volunteer with Tahlequah Habitat for Humanity

Fri, Mar 19, 2021

Members of the Student Osteopathic Rural Medicine Club (StORM) and American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) from the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine Tulsa and Cherokee Nation campuses volunteered their time on March 5 to help with the construction of a Tahlequah Area Habitat for Humanity home.

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