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New study reveals the T. rex didn’t reach full-size until age 40

Wed, Jan 14, 2026

The largest-ever study of how Tyrannosaurus rex grew shows a much longer, slower path to adulthood than scientists previously thought.

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Singh studies brain immune cells to advance Alzheimer’s research

Mon, Jan 12, 2026

Dr. Neeraj Singh and his research team at the Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine are working to uncover the molecular mechanisms behind neuroinflammation and memory loss associated with Alzheimer’s disease and other chronic neurodegenerative disorders.

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OSU and PITT researchers share U.S. Military injury-prevention insights in Rio de Janeiro

Fri, Jan 09, 2026

When Oklahoma State University performance science coordinator Matt Bird arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil this fall, he entered a training environment where Brazilian soldiers, physical education students and Olympic athletes operate side by side.

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Croff named new CIRCA principal investigator

Wed, Jan 07, 2026

Julie Croff, Ph.D., faculty member and researcher at OSU Center for Health Sciences, has been named the new principal investigator for CIRCA, the Center for Integrative Research on Childhood Adversity.

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Spears Business assistant professor Du illustrates how political geography shapes economic resource allocation

Mon, Dec 15, 2025

Dr. Rui Du, an assistant professor in the Spears Business Department of Economics, used data to show how a 2012 government regulation in China had a significant spillover effect on Beijing’s restaurant industry. His research has broader global implications that connect to United States current events, showing how political geography shapes the allocation of a city’s economic resources.

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Spears Business faculty, staff honored at 2025 University Awards Convocation

Tue, Dec 09, 2025

The Spears School of Business was well-represented at Oklahoma State University’s 2025 University Awards Convocation. The annual ceremony honors faculty, staff and administrators who go above and beyond to propel OSU forward.

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OSU researchers earn 2025 Public Impact Research Award for work on disability inclusion

Tue, Dec 09, 2025

For their sustained impact, Drs. Kami Gallus and Jennifer Jones, in the Department of Human Development and Family Science, received the 2025 OSU Public Impact Research Award at the University Awards Convocation.

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7 OSU faculty members honored with 2025 Regents Distinguished Research Award

Tue, Dec 09, 2025

Oklahoma State University recognized seven faculty members with the Regents Distinguished Research Award during the University Awards Convocation ceremony Dec. 8 in the Student Union Ballroom.

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CHS student earns first place in preliminary 3MT competition for inflammation research

Mon, Dec 08, 2025

Aaliyah Carter, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and a doctorate in Biomedical Sciences dual degree student at the OSU Center for Health Sciences, placed first in the OSU preliminary 3MT competition for her research on inflammation.

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Ussery brings global genomics expertise to OSU College of Veterinary Medicine

Fri, Dec 05, 2025

Dr. Dave Ussery, a leading bioinformatician with more than three decades of experience in microbial genomics, joined the Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2025. Ussery serves as a professor in the Department of Physiological Sciences and as director of the Interdisciplinary Network for Tracking Emerging Risks, Analytics, and Comparative Translational genomics (INTERACT). In this role, he helps advance OSU’s One Health mission by connecting clinicians, scientists and industry partners to address complex biological and medical challenges.

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Stay Strong, Stay Healthy program evaluates benefits of exercise for agricultural workers

Mon, Dec 01, 2025

The College of Education and Human Sciences’ Dr. Bree Baker and her team of experts have put a spin on the Stay Strong, Stay Healthy exercise program, studying a long overlooked subset of agricultural workers.

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New OSU assistant professor Baucum amplifies MSIS department’s research impact

Mon, Dec 01, 2025

Dr. Matt Baucum, a new Spears School of Business assistant professor, recently won two Best Paper awards after presenting at the INFORMS Annual Meeting. One groundbreaking paper explores the optimization of substance use treatment centers to reduce overdose deaths in the United States. Baucum’s impactful work aligns with the research goals of OSU’s nationally and globally recognized MSIS department.

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