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Unfinished Business: Ventura graduates more than three decades after illustrious OSU baseball career

Tue, May 03, 2022

After 1,182 hits, 16 years as a player, six Gold Gloves, five years as a manager, two All-Stars and a World Series appearance, Ventura did look back. For all his baseball success, something still nagged at him: he never graduated.

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Nominations for Cowboy100 sought from OSU-owned or OSU-led businesses

Mon, May 02, 2022

Applications and nominations are being accepted for the 2023 edition of the Cowboy100, celebrating the fastest-growing and top 10-revenue generating OSU graduate-owned or OSU graduate-led businesses.

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2022 Miss Black OSU crowned

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

In an elegant red ball gown fit for a queen, Bobbi Jarmon gently wiped away her tears as she was crowned 2022 Miss Black Oklahoma State University on Sunday night in the Student Union Theater.

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OSU students compete in first Datathon

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

A team of Oklahoma State University students Dania Crivelli (MBA), Eli Lucas (Statistics) and Felicia Mudjialim (MSIS), coached by James Forbes of Hobby Lobby, won first place and $1,000 scholarships at the inaugural OSU Datathon, hosted by the Data Analytics Club.

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Spears student graduating at 19, next stop: law school

Wed, Apr 27, 2022

Joe Stone may not know what to do when he wakes up Sunday, May 8. For the first time in nearly two years, the Spears School of Business economics major won’t begin his day concerned with his latest homework assignment, when his next big project is due or if he’s studied enough for his next test.

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Spears Business, United WE unveil research on the Status of Women in Oklahoma

Wed, Apr 27, 2022

The Spears School of Business and United WE, a non-partisan nonprofit organization, released today a year-long study examining women’s economic status in Oklahoma and to highlight areas of possible action to economically empower women and their families.

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Oklahoma State University announces inaugural Hamm Institute for American Energy executive director

Tue, Apr 26, 2022

Oklahoma State University announced the appointment of Kenneth Wagner as the inaugural executive director of the Hamm Institute for American Energy on Tuesday in Oklahoma City. With 23 years of experience in the energy industry, including serving as Oklahoma’s Secretary of Energy and Environment, Wagner brings a high level of expertise to the role.

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Kyla Ellis, Spears HTM junior wins 1st place at International DECA Competition

Thu, Apr 21, 2022

Hospitality and Tourism Management junior Kyla Ellis won first place at the Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference in Baltimore on April 9-12.

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Ebert named OSU director of career development and success

Mon, Apr 18, 2022

As director of career development and success, Ebert will lead the career and employer development efforts for OSU, its students and alumni, as well as serve as an advocate for and liaison to career services staff in the academic colleges and other areas of campus.

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OSU places highly in latest World University Rankings

Wed, Apr 06, 2022

Oklahoma State University had programs in several areas garner significant standing in the 12th annual “QS World University Rankings by Subject,” released Wednesday.

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OSU researchers studying portal system to help patients quit smoking

Mon, Apr 04, 2022

Cigarette smoking is responsible for more than 48,000 deaths in the United States each year, according to the United Health Foundation. While many smokers want to quit — 70% — less than 5% use medications or go to counseling that has been linked to successful quitting. A team of researchers at Oklahoma State University are working to bridge that gap.

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OSU named among the best in US News and World Report’s 2023 Best Grad School rankings

Tue, Mar 29, 2022

Several Oklahoma State University graduate degree programs appeared in the annual U.S. News and World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings with the College of Education and Human Sciences making the largest gain in the 2023 list.

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