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Three journeys, one scholarship

Wed, Nov 14, 2018

It was a cool, quiet day across Paris on July 15, 2018, as Ana Solis sat on the edge of her seat staring at the TV. The whole city was silent even with the windows open. Then, France scored the final goal to win the 2018 World Cup. The city erupted.

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CAS Student Council president leading outreach efforts

Wed, Nov 07, 2018

When Danya Brewer started as a freshman, she never saw herself becoming president of the College of Arts and Sciences Student Council. Yet three years into her journey at Oklahoma State University, she is leading CAS in a new direction and leaving a legacy.

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'Make the Effort': Wisdom from Charles Abramson

Wed, Oct 31, 2018

On Monday, November 5, Dr. Charles I. Abramson of the Department of Psychology at Oklahoma State University will be inducted into the Oklahoma Higher Education Hall of Fame. This honor comes on the heels of his induction into the Oklahoma Educators Hall of Fame on Sept. 29. These are only the latest accolades of Abramson’s distinguished 25-year career at OSU. Prior to coming here, Abramson was tenured at the State University of New York Health Science Center.

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Wicks inducted into CAS Hall of Fame

Wed, Oct 24, 2018

Frank Wicks came to Oklahoma State University in 1971 to work toward his lifelong dream of becoming a doctor. Instead, the Ponca City native discovered a passion for chemistry, which led to more than 30 years with a global leader in research chemicals. Over his career, he fulfilled six positions with "president" in the title for Sigma-Aldrich Corporation. Wicks (1975 microbiology, '78 biochemistry Ph.D.) and Linda Young ('81 statistics Ph.D.) were both inducted into the College of Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame during the 2018 ceremony on Sept. 21 in the Wes Watkins Center for International Trade & Development.

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New arts administration degree one-of-a-kind for Oklahoma

Wed, Oct 17, 2018

The College of Arts and Sciences at Oklahoma State University has created a bachelor’s degree in arts administration. This program is designed for students who love art and want to pursue careers in communications, marketing, fundraising or programming in a fun, arts-related industry.

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Mayor Joyce works to strengthen link between OSU and Stillwater

Wed, Oct 10, 2018

Will Joyce was 3 when his family moved into Oklahoma State University’s married student housing, where he literally grew up on campus. His parents were both in the Army, and chose to continue their education in Stillwater.

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Professor's startup turns research into real-world solutions

Wed, Oct 03, 2018

Oklahoma State University associate chemistry professor Jimmie Weaver enthusiastically describes his work building synthetic molecules as “elegant,” “remarkable” and “robust.” His descriptions characterize the properties of molecules he’s made in the laboratory that are building blocks of many of the most successful pharmaceuticals and other chemical products. From that enthusiasm, and an entrepreneurial spirit, a business was born. 

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First OSUTeach grads head out

Wed, Sep 26, 2018

The first group of Oklahoma State University students to complete the OSUTeach program are heading into the workforce, ready and willing to shape young minds along with expanding the scope of science and mathematics. After spending the past four to five years in the program, this inaugural class of 13 students crossed the graduation stage in May 2018. They are now headed to different career paths, whether teaching science to middle school students, continuing on to medical school or working as industry professionals.

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CAS honors alumni at Hall of Fame Ceremony

Mon, Sep 24, 2018

The Oklahoma State University College of Arts and Sciences honored 25 of its most successful alumni Sept. 21 during the 2018 Hall of Fame Ceremony at the Wes Watkins Center for International Trade & Development. Frank Wicks and Linda Young were both inducted into the Hall of Fame, and Theodore Wagener was recognized as a Rising Star. There were also 22 Distinguished Alumni recipients.

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From Pom Squad to crime scene, alumna builds successful career

Wed, Sep 19, 2018

Mia Solomon White knew two things in high school: She wanted to attend college in Oklahoma, and she wanted a career involving the study of human behavior. As a high school junior, she visited Oklahoma State during homecoming. White found the experience captivating. “The energy was pretty incredible. I was blown away by the amount of work that went into the floats and the house decorations.” That influenced her decision soon after to attend OSU.

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Trumpet champion: new facilities will make Greenwood School of Music even better

Sat, Sep 15, 2018

Noah Mennenga is excited to watch the Michael and Anne Greenwood School of Music continue to grow larger and even stronger than it already is in the near future. The trumpet performance senior will graduate in May after a wonderful experience at Oklahoma State University. And as he continues his musical career, he looks forward to telling members of the next generation to consider OSU. Mennenga spoke Saturday morning at the groundbreaking for the new Greenwood School of Music building, which will house a variety of music laboratories, classrooms, rehearsal spaces and teaching studios equipped with the latest technology for high-level studio production, offering a premier teaching and learning experience.

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Knapp's passion for earth sciences leads her to geology

Wed, Sep 12, 2018

A love of math, physics and the outdoors adds up to one passionate geologist. You can find all of those traits in Camelia C. Knapp, the new Boone Pickens School of Geology head.

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