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OSU ranked top 10 nationally for contributions to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Wed, Apr 21, 2021

Oklahoma State University has achieved global recognition as a top 100 institution — top 10 in the U.S. — for its contributions to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

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Biochemistry and Microbiology double major Sergio Mares named an Outstanding Senior

Tue, Apr 20, 2021

Sergio Mares — who moved to Stillwater from Mexico at age 16 — will graduate with dual degrees in Biochemistry and Microbiology/Cell and Molecular Biology, along with minors in Spanish, Chemistry and Plant Biology. As if earning multiple degrees wasn’t hard enough, he also worked full time doing construction, painting and home remodeling during what proved to be a “financially stressful” 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Two OSU students named Fulbright Award winners

Thu, Apr 15, 2021

Two Oklahoma State University students have received Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for the 2021-2022 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.

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2020 Oklahoma State University Awards announced

Wed, Mar 31, 2021

Oklahoma State University recently honored faculty and staff members as well as administrators for their achievements in 2020.

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Directory connects STEMM experts and diversifies representation

Tue, Mar 30, 2021

Frustrated by the lack of diversity on scientific panels, Department of Integrative Biology professor Dr. Elizabeth McCullagh set out to fix the problem in 2018 with the help of Dr. Katarzyna Nowak of The Safina Center and Dr. Jane Zelikova of the University of Wyoming. Together they created Request a Woman in STEMM, a database where underrepresented people in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM) can not only connect and collaborate with each other, but also be called upon by journalists, conference organizers or others needing expert opinion.

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OSU tops state with three 2021 Goldwater Scholars

Mon, Mar 29, 2021

Three Oklahoma State University students have won Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships, the prestigious undergraduate award for outstanding students who seek research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering.

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American Studies grad applies diverse lessons to career

Tue, Mar 23, 2021

Shannon White credits much of her career success to her 2016 American Studies degree from Oklahoma State. She has been the program manager for Tulsa’s Riverfront Park, Gathering Place, since March 2017.

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Six College of Arts and Sciences seniors receive top honors from the Alumni Association

Tue, Mar 23, 2021

Six seniors from the College of Arts and Sciences have been named 2020-2021 Outstanding Seniors by the Oklahoma State University Alumni Association. The Outstanding Seniors award recognizes seniors who show excellence through academic achievement; campus and community involvement; academic, athletic or extracurricular honors or awards; scholarships; and work ethic during their time at OSU.

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Ethics Bowl Team reaches quarterfinals in second appearance at nationals

Tue, Mar 16, 2021

Oklahoma State University’s Ethics Bowl Team competed in the Association for Practical and Professional Ethics’ Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl on Feb. 26 and 27, making it to the quarterfinals alongside teams from Harvard, Stanford, USMA West Point and other prestigious schools.

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Booze learns from leaders, becomes example himself

Fri, Feb 26, 2021

Caileb Booze did not have a traditional college experience and yet he has been able to make a visible, positive impact on the OSU community, most recently speaking at the 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration.

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Senior celebrates family’s history of Black women farmers through award-winning artwork

Wed, Feb 24, 2021

Studio Art senior Shyanne Dickey recently won OSU’s Division of Student Affairs Celebrating Black Lives Art Contest with her piece, “Reigning Black Women Farmers.” Dickey, who hails from Tucson, Arizona, ventured outside her normal medium of oil paints to create the digital print. The collage of edited photos depicts six generations of women from Dickey’s family who have worked farmland in rural west Kansas for more than 150 years.

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OSU, National Groundwater Association collaborate to create training program

Tue, Feb 23, 2021

A collaboration between Oklahoma State University and the National Groundwater Association aims to address a projected shortfall of geoscience workers and improve access to groundwater that is essential for people around the world.

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