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Loss from drought, fire or tornadoes? USDA programs are available

Mon, May 02, 2022

Amy Hagerman, an OSU Extension ag policy specialist, discusses the multiple assistance programs currently available for producers who have suffered loss in their operations.

Human Health and WellnessAnimal and Food SciencesFood Land and Natural ResourcesOSU ExtensionOSU Agriculture
Pokes PodCAS Episode 47: Three degrees, one Orange Gown, with Kayla Reed

Fri, Apr 29, 2022

“Mistakes are only mistakes if you don’t learn from them.” This was just one piece of advice that College of Arts and Sciences Orange Gown Recipient, Kayla Reed, had to share with students as she prepares to graduate with degrees in Psychology, Zoology and Plant Biology.

College of Arts and SciencesAnimal Health and SciencesResearchPsychologyStudent SuccessHuman Health and WellnessScience and TechnologyDepartment of Biology
Transformative addiction research partnership announced between OSU, University of Arizona

Fri, Apr 29, 2022

Dr. Kayse Shrum, president of Oklahoma State University and Dr. Robert C. Robbins, president of the University of Arizona announced on Friday the two institutions’ academic medical centers have joined forces to combat the opioid crisis and chronic pain through research, treatment and education.

OSU Center for Health SciencesHuman Health and WellnessNational Center for Wellness & RecoveryResearchOSU-CHS
Unwanted pesticide disposal events set for Ada and Hobart

Mon, Apr 11, 2022

OSU's Pesticide Safety Education Program is partnering with ODAFF to host two unwanted pesticide disposal days in Ada and Hobart.

OSU AgriculturepesticidesOSU ExtensionFood Land and Natural ResourcesenvironmentOutreach and EngagementinsecticidesHuman Health and Wellness
Pokes PodCAS Episode 45: How to stay on top of your schoolwork and get involved on campus

Thu, Mar 03, 2022

We spoke with Brianna Roenbeck, a psychology/pre-med major and our Colleges of Arts and Sciences Student Council president. She had some great advice to help students stay on top of their schoolwork and also to get involved on campus safely.

WellnessHuman Health and WellnessCampus Life and DiversityCollege of Arts and SciencesPsychologyStudent Successpre-med
Financing, rebates available for storm shelter shoppers

Wed, Feb 16, 2022

Oklahoma State University Extension provides helpful information to homeowners on how to budget for and select the appropriate storm shelter for their needs.

#OrangeIsTheAnswerOutreach and EngagementHuman Health and WellnessOSU ExtensionOSU Agriculture
Chemistry professor earns $2.2 million grant for COVID-19 research

Wed, Feb 09, 2022

Dr. Martin McCullagh is a computational chemist, and his research focuses on modeling molecules, particularly biomolecules like proteins and peptides, to learn how they function. Partnering with two researchers from Colorado State University, McCullagh has earned a $2.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study a protein in the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19.

Human Health and WellnessCollege of Arts and SciencesScience and TechnologyChemistryResearch
Give grace with failed New Year’s resolutions

Tue, Feb 01, 2022

Tips for getting back on the wagon if New Year's resolutions have failed.

OSU AgricultureOutreach and EngagementOSU ExtensionHuman Health and Wellness4-H
Medical sharps collection program underway

Wed, Jan 05, 2022

A pilot program for collecting used medical sharps is underway in various locations across Oklahoma.

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