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Cox Fellowship supports OSU researchers studying cancer and immunity

Mon, Aug 04, 2025

Two Oklahoma State University graduate students are pushing the boundaries of genetics research, driven by personal motivation and a shared commitment to improve human health.

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Prehistoric whales evolved large brains earlier than once thought while retaining sense of smell

Fri, Jul 25, 2025

OSU-CHS anatomy and vertebrate paleontology Ph.D. student Abdullah Gohar co-authors study looking at two ancient whale skull fossils found in Egypt.

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OSU students share real-world solutions at summer undergraduate research expo

Fri, Jul 25, 2025

From public health to plant science, students from around the country spent their summer at Oklahoma State University tackling real-world problems.

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CEAT research uses metaphorical analysis to study disaster response 

Wed, Jul 16, 2025

Dr. Tony McAleavy, an associate professor in the School of Fire, Construction and Emergency Management, and Lisa (Vec) Wier, a fire and emergency management administration Ph.D. student and graduate research assistant on McAleavy’s team, used metaphorical analysis to study disaster response.

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5 Niblack Scholars complete research experience

Tue, Jul 15, 2025

At Oklahoma State University, the Niblack Scholars Program offers undergraduate students research experience beyond the traditional classroom. This three-semester program helps students choose a career path, improves their likelihood of success in the workforce, and helps them determine if graduate school is the right choice. This summer, five scholars are finalizing their research and preparing to present their findings to Niblack in October.

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‘Academic entrepreneur’: Sharda leaves impact as outgoing Spears Business vice dean for graduate programs and research

Mon, Jun 23, 2025

Dr. Ramesh Sharda has spent 11-plus years as the Spears Business vice dean for graduate programs, but his impact on OSU began much earlier. Before returning to faculty this summer, Sharda reminisced on his career highlights.

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OSU researchers showcase human performance research at 2025 ACSM annual meeting

Fri, Jun 20, 2025

Researchers from the Oklahoma State University Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute presented their collaborative research at the 2025 American College of Sports Medicine annual meeting, held May 27-30 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.

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CIVE's Dr. Foltz receives prestigious NSF CAREER Award

Fri, Jun 20, 2025

Dr. Mary Foltz, an assistant professor in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering in the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology, has been awarded the CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation.

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OSU chemical engineering professor receives 2025 Catalysis Research Award

Wed, Jun 18, 2025

Dr. Jeffrey White, professor and BP Chair in the School of Chemical Engineering at Oklahoma State University, has been awarded the 2025 Great Plains Catalysis Society Research Award.

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OSU research team enhances hazmat emergency preparedness with interactive mapping tool

Wed, Jun 11, 2025

A research team from Oklahoma State University is expanding the capabilities of an interactive tool designed to support emergency planning and response preparedness for communities across Oklahoma.

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Hamm Institute for American Energy announces new institute fellows

Tue, May 27, 2025

The Hamm Institute for American Energy at Oklahoma State University is proud to announce its 2025 cohort of Institute Fellows — distinguished scholars whose research and academic leadership are advancing energy security through innovation and research.

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Thapa named Spears Business vice dean for faculty, graduate programs, and research

Fri, May 16, 2025

The Spears School of Business named Dr. Brij Thapa as vice dean for faculty, graduate programs, and research. For the past five years, Thapa served as a professor and Head of OSU’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, ranked No. 8 nationally and No. 22 in the world.

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