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OSU Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture launches new ornamental plant app

Mon, Apr 14, 2025

The Plant-It OK app will be downloadable for iOS and Android devices through the app store and from the OSU Extension website.

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Oklahoma 4-H empowers youth at first Rising Leaders Conference

Wed, Apr 09, 2025

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From scraps to soil: OSU Student Farm transforms campus waste into compost

Wed, Apr 09, 2025

Food scraps from the OSU Student Union and campus dining halls will be turned into compost.

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Oklahoma Well Owner Network to host “Get Well-Informed” free water testing day

Tue, Apr 08, 2025

Residents in 11 counties in southeast Oklahoma can have their well water tested for free by bringing a water sample to their local OSU Extension office on May 2.

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Gather paperwork and take video before disaster strikes

Mon, Apr 07, 2025

Safely store financial documents and plan for emergencies because flooding, tornadoes or wildfires are common in Oklahoma.

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Stone named 2025 Ferguson College of Agriculture Outstanding Senior

Mon, Apr 07, 2025

Jared Stone of Chandler, Oklahoma, was recently named the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture 2025 Louis and Betty Gardner Outstanding Senior.

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Free pesticide disposal events set for Duncan, El Reno and Vinita

Fri, Apr 04, 2025

Oklahomans have the opportunity to dispose of unwanted pesticides during the unwanted pesticide disposal days slated in Duncan, El Reno and Vinita.

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Students, faculty and alumni honored at 2025 Ferguson College of Agriculture Scholarships and Awards banquet

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

On April 3, 2025, the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture presented scholarships to more than 150 continuing students at the annual Scholarships and Awards Banquet.

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OSU faculty ranked among the best researchers

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

The Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List comprehensively assesses peer-reviewed research across all scientific disciplines. It evaluates each study's impact, considering factors such as citation frequency in other scientific work. This publication is the definitive ranking of research that has made the most profound contributions within each field.

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Carver named Big 12 Faculty Member of the Year

Tue, Apr 01, 2025

Carver was nominated by OSU, Big 12 faculty athletic representatives, provosts and other university leaders.

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OSU Extension highlights statewide support during National Volunteer Month

Tue, Apr 01, 2025

Oklahoma State University Extension offers many ways to volunteer within the community.

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OSU’s three new Goldwater Scholars lead state institutions

Fri, Mar 28, 2025

Three Oklahoma State University students were named 2025 Barry M. Goldwater Scholars on Friday. This prestigious national scholarship recognizes exceptional promise in natural sciences, engineering and mathematics.

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