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OSU professor wins White House recognition

Tue, Aug 11, 2020

Last week, Oklahoma State University computer science professor Joe Cecil received special recognition from the White House: the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

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Freemasons give CDIS clinic $283K in renewed funding

Wed, Aug 05, 2020

The Guthrie Scottish Rite of Freemasonry recently renewed its partnership with OSU’s Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders by donating $283,574 to the OSU Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic. The partnership began in 2018 when the Guthrie Scottish Rite Foundation moved its speech and language clinic operations to Stillwater’s campus and gave an initial $182,411 to the department.

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Community Advancing Conversations: OSU leaders promote proactive efforts, inclusive mindset

Fri, Jul 31, 2020

“Not being racist isn’t enough ... We need to actively work to end racism.”

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Alumnus can tell you how to get to Sesame Street

Thu, Jul 30, 2020

OSU theatre alumnus Tyler Bunch has worked as a puppeteer, voice-over artist, director, producer, actor and writer. He has worked for the Jim Henson Company, Disney, Sesame Street, Pokemon and more.

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For microbiology professor, it’s all about the little things

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

An article co-authored by Dr. Wouter Hoff of the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics was recently published in Nature’s Scientific Reports, a prestigious journal that focuses on advancements in the natural and clinical sciences. Hoff’s research on extreme halophiles—bacteria that thrive in high-salt environments—led to the discovery that certain bacteria are able to switch osmoprotectant strategies.

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OSU/A&M Board of Regents Approves Removal of Murray’s Name from Campus

Fri, Jun 26, 2020

The Oklahoma A&M (OSU/A&M) Board of Regents voted unanimously Friday to remove the name “Murray” from Murray Hall and North Murray Hall on Oklahoma State University’s campus.

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OSU targets important natural resource issues through $20 million grant

Wed, Jun 24, 2020

This multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional effort focuses on societal problems associated with water availability, land use and infrastructure in Oklahoma.

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Computer Science awarded grant to help with COVID-19 response

Wed, Jun 17, 2020

The National Science Foundation recently awarded Oklahoma State University’s Department of Computer Science a Rapid Response Research grant of more than $100,000 to develop virtual reality-based training simulators for COVID-19 first responders. Computer science professor Dr. J. Cecil, who is leading the project, explained that the proposal was approved by NSF in a matter of weeks—a process that can typically take at least six months.

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Hernandez caps OSU experience as grad commencement marshal

Wed, May 27, 2020

Corina Hernandez has graduated with degrees in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Human Development and Family Science. And just this spring she added a master’s in speech language pathology. Her work as a graduate student landed her one of two university-wide Spring 2020 Honorary Graduate Commencement Marshal awards, which includes a monetary prize and the chance to lead her fellow graduates into commencement. However, because COVID-19 forced graduation to the virtual sphere, Hernandez will return in December for the latter duty.

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Mentors helped McCoy find her path

Fri, May 22, 2020

Jacee McCoy of Katy, Texas, wasn’t sure what she wanted to major in when she came to Oklahoma State University. Despite being unsure of the exact pathway that she would take to reach her goals, McCoy knew that OSU would give her the opportunities she needed to succeed.

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Art history alum shares experiences of staying in Italy amid COVID-19 outbreak

Tue, May 19, 2020

In November 2018, OSU art history graduate and Stanford Ph.D. candidate Lora Webb moved to Rome to study Byzantine art and manuscripts for two years. But when COVID-19 began to rapidly spread through the country in February and March of this year, Webb had to make a decision: stay put or come back to the U.S. She ultimately decided to remain in Italy.

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Capt. Chandler helping others during pandemic

Tue, May 19, 2020

William Colt Chandler wanted to be a police officer as a child. Now he is using his education from Oklahoma State University – at both the Oklahoma City and Stillwater campuses – and his experience from the OSU Police Department to help others on a day-to-day basis and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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