Outreach and Engagement News Topic Listing

Pete’s Pantry at OSUIT serves over 13,000 meals in Summer Feeding Program

Wed, Aug 13, 2025

Pete’s Pantry at OSU Institute of Technology in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, provided over 13,000 meals through its Summer Feeding Program, supporting children and families with healthy food during the summer break. Learn how OSUIT students powered this community impact.

OSU Institute of Technology Outreach and Engagement

Oklahoma Recycling Festival combines fun and sustainability

Wed, Aug 06, 2025

The Oklahoma Recycling Festival in McAlester features fun for the whole family and focuses on sustainability.

environment recycling OSU Extension OSU Agriculture Department of Agricultural Economics Outreach and Engagement

Logan County 4-H’er Bridger Arrington inducted into Oklahoma 4-H Hall of Fame

Wed, Jul 30, 2025

Bridger Arrington of Logan County was inducted into the Oklahoma 4-H Hall of Fame during the 104th State 4-H Roundup. A nine-year member of Mulhall-Orlando 4-H, Arrington served as state president and led impactful community projects, earning a $5,000 scholarship and statewide recognition.

Outreach and Engagement OSU Agriculture 4-H Roundup 4-H Hall of Fame OSU Extension 4-H Oklahoma 4-H

Center for Research on STEM Teaching and Learning provides hands-on opportunities for K-12 teachers and students

Mon, Jun 09, 2025

Oklahoma State University’s Center for Research on STEM Teaching and Learning (CRSTL) has supported educators for over a decade.

Teacher Education Outreach and Engagement STEM College of Education and Human Sciences School of Teaching Learning and Educational Sciences

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Oklahoma State University names new director

Tue, Jun 03, 2025

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Oklahoma State University (OLLI at OSU) begins its next chapter under the leadership of newly appointed director Dr. Robin Fuxa.

College of Education and Human Sciences Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Outreach and Engagement

A greenhouse is not a storage shed

Fri, May 16, 2025

Although it is handy to keep all gardening supplies together, it is not a good idea to store everything in a greenhouse.

OSU Agriculture gardening Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Oklahoma Gardening Greenhouses OSU Extension Outreach and Engagement plants

Pecan growers gear up for annual meeting and trade show

Wed, May 07, 2025

Oklahoma State University specialists and industry experts will provide pecan growers with the latest research-based information at the upcoming 2025 Oklahoma Pecan Growers Association Annual Convention and Trade Show.

Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture OSU Extension Outreach and Engagement Food Land and Natural Resources Agriculture OSU Agriculture pecans

OSU student research expands this summer to new rural communities

Wed, May 07, 2025

Rural Scholars participate in a 10-week paid internship to study rural issues, participate in service projects and support community initiatives.

rural renewal OSU Extension Ferguson College of Agriculture Rural Development OSU Agriculture OSU Ag Research Outreach and Engagement

OK-Thrive builds strong foundations for Oklahoma's new teachers

Wed, May 07, 2025

The Retention of Innovative Educators (OK-Thrive) is making a difference in the teacher shortage crisis across Oklahoma. With more than one in three new teachers leaving the profession by their third year, and nearly half exiting within their first five years, OK-Thrive is working to reverse this trend through the university-based coaching program providing targeted support to novice teachers.

Outreach and Engagement Department of Human Deveolpment and Family Science Office of Educator Support College of Education and Human Sciences School of Teaching Learning and Educational Sciences OK-Thrive

Home alone for the summer: Is your child ready?

Tue, May 06, 2025

School-age children staying home during the summer need to have rules established to ensure safety.

Parenting Human Development and Family Science OSU Agriculture College of Education and Human Sciences Family and Consumer Sciences Outreach and Engagement OSU Extension

“Oklahoma Gardening” challenge will benefit communities

Mon, May 05, 2025

Gardeners are encouraged to plant an extra row of produce in the garden and donate the food to a local food pantry.

4-H gardening Food Land and Natural Resources Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture The Botanic Garden at OSU Oklahoma Gardening OSU Agriculture plants Outreach and Engagement OSU Extension

Youth invited to participate in ‘Oklahoma Gardening’ contest

Fri, Apr 25, 2025

"Oklahoma Gardening" is hosting a friendly gardening contest for students ages 12-18.