Thu, Jan 08, 2026

At Oklahoma State University, education doesn’t stop at graduation. As the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at OSU (OLLI at OSU) prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2026, the program is launching a recruitment drive for its spring semester. While its focus population is those who are 50 or older, OLLI welcomes adults of all ages to rediscover the joy of learning without the pressure of exams or grades.

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

Donna Patterson, county Extension director and agriculture educator in Rogers County, received the Distinguished Educator Award at the OSU Extension Biennial Conference in Stillwater.

Mon, Dec 22, 2025

This fall, Oklahoma State University Extension educators continued to strengthen families, inspire youth and build resilient, connected communities.

Fri, Dec 19, 2025

In Oklahoma, the last recorded outbreak of the New World screwworm, the parasitic fly that once devastated livestock, pets and wildlife, was in 1976.

Fri, Dec 19, 2025

In April 2023, the shared legacy in cattle production came full circle as a group of Oklahoma producers and Extension specialists visited Florida to tour several cow-calf operations, hear from local producers, and learn about Florida’s beef industry.

Fri, Dec 19, 2025

Beyond the feed bunk, there is more to raising healthy, productive cattle than balanced rations and steady growth.

Fri, Dec 19, 2025

A new Oklahoma State University program is giving Oklahoma students a front-row seat to the hidden world of microbes and microorganisms, which shape the world of agriculture.

Fri, Dec 19, 2025

While a handstand may be a party trick for friends, for the plains spotted skunk, a handstand is a unique defense mechanism used to spray its enemy.

Fri, Dec 19, 2025

From an app all about plants, to an agronomy podcast, to a wheat text group, OSU Extension is using innovative technology to translate scientific information and make it more accessible for producers and the public.

Fri, Dec 19, 2025

Cornfields across Oklahoma are under close observation as the corn leafhopper makes its tiny but mighty presence known. While only the size of a grain of rice, this invasive insect is causing big problems for corn producers statewide.

Thu, Dec 18, 2025

Sam Fuhlendorf, Regents professor and Groendyke Chair in wildlife conservation in the Oklahoma State University Department of Natural Resource Ecology & Management, received the Eminent Faculty Award. The award is given each year to a faculty member who has made sustained contributions to scholarly/creative activity, teaching and service, bringing honor and recognition to the university.

Wed, Dec 17, 2025

Oklahoma State University is building on its long-standing tradition of leadership in animal agriculture with the launch of the OSU Agriculture Animal Excellence initiative, a comprehensive effort to elevate teaching, research and Extension programs that impact animal health.