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Hardesty Family Foundation donates $2 million to OSU for creation of new research center in Tulsa

Mon, Oct 26, 2020

With a $2 million gift, The Hardesty Family Foundation has made a commitment to fuel transformative research at the National Center for Wellness & Recovery. In recognition of the contribution, OSU is naming a recently acquired 49,000-square-foot medical complex in south Tulsa the Hardesty Center for Clinical Research and Neuroscience.

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Nutritional sciences faculty lead diabetes prevention

Fri, Oct 23, 2020

Two Oklahoma State University nutritional sciences professors are part of a team receiving recognition for their work to address diabetes through education and awareness.

Nutritional SciencesHuman Health and WellnessCollege of Education and Human Sciences

Fuller college experience equals fuller career

Tue, Oct 20, 2020

Susie Henning (’95 B.A. psychology) came to Oklahoma State University for the experience it offered, and the experience she received carried over into a rewarding nonprofit career.

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OSU health care workers committed to testing effort

Tue, Oct 20, 2020

Risking personal safety to help others, Oklahoma State University’s health care professionals have been hard at work during the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Tips for cleaning homes following COVID-19 diagnosis

Thu, Oct 15, 2020

Household cleaning tips following COVID-19 diagnosis.

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Taylor Varnon: home health recreational therapist

Tue, Oct 06, 2020

Taylor Varnon, a 2020 recreational therapy alumna, recently found her career passion for recreational therapy in a home health setting during an internship. Varnon is currently a recreational therapist independent contractor in the Texas panhandle with Caprock Home Health Services and Touch of CLASS.

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Concert to highlight 2020 First Lady of OSU Distinguished Music Professor Award winner

Tue, Oct 06, 2020

Oklahoma State University vocal professor Steve Sanders will perform Sunday afternoon at The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts, while also being recognized with the 2020 First Lady of OSU Distinguished Music Professor Award.

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U.S. Army Special Operations Command partners with OSU Tactical Fitness and Nutrition

Mon, Sep 28, 2020

Oklahoma State University students can work directly with U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) personnel through internships made possible with a new agreement between OSU and USASOC.

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Nutritional sciences student receives prestigious scholarship

Mon, Sep 28, 2020

Christina Sciarrillo, an Oklahoma State University nutritional sciences Ph.D. student, received the prestigious Commission on Dietetics Registration (CDR) Doctoral Scholarship for $10,000.

Nutritional SciencesHuman Health and WellnessCollege of Education and Human Sciences

From physiology to endocrinology: A doctor's career journey

Tue, Sep 22, 2020

Dr. Erik Aspenson's career as an endocrinologist began at OSU more than 30 years ago when he earned his bachelor's degree in physiology. After attending medical school and serving 11 years with the U.S. Air Force, the father of four turned his focus to treating patients with diabetes and thyroid disease — something he's done in the Tulsa area for the past 15 years. Aspenson gave us a look into his life and career, including what drew him to OSU as an incoming freshman, the unique way he starts each day and what it means to be a Cowboy.

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Freshman appreciates OSU’s support during bout with COVID-19

Wed, Sep 16, 2020

At first, Oklahoma State University freshman Aubrie Penfield attributed her body aches, sore throat, runny nose and “stuffy feeling” to allergies and carrying her belongings up three flights of stairs on move-in day.

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Molecular research the foundation of new non-addictive pain treatments

Wed, Sep 09, 2020

Through molecular research, scientists at the National Center for Wellness & Recovery at Oklahoma State University are seeing promising treatment alternatives that would allow physicians to treat pain without opioids or the devastating side effects of opioids.

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