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OSU hosts first Heritage Society Campus Spotlight event

Fri, Sep 13, 2024

On April 29, the OSU Foundation hosted members of Heritage Society for its annual celebration — this time with a change of scenery. Attendees received an in-depth look at the impact being made at the OSU Center for Health Sciences in Tulsa.

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OSU holds ceremony to celebrate, honor elite giving society

Fri, Sep 13, 2024

On April 12, the Oklahoma State University Foundation held its biannual event to honor OSU’s Proud & Immortal Society. The elite group is made up of individuals, companies and foundations whose cumulative giving to OSU has reached at least $1 million.

Blaire AtkinsonPresident Kayse ShrumOSU FoundationState magazine
Impact Spotlight on Women for OSU

Fri, Sep 13, 2024

The Women for OSU Endowed Scholarship is a prestigious award that recognizes academic, philanthropic and volunteer activities among Oklahoma State University's students. Women for OSU awards annual scholarships to students who are passionate about making a positive impact in the world around them.

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Campaign’s success underscores dedication and loyalty of the Cowboy family

Fri, Sep 13, 2024

Once again, Oklahoma State University's annual day of giving exceeded expectations, raising an impressive $1,373,282 from 2,416 donors. Held April 2-3, Give Orange 2024 saw remarkable participation from the Cowboy family, showcasing their support for OSU.

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Hidden in Plain Sight: An OSU alumna's climb to the CIA's highest ranks

Fri, Sep 13, 2024

OSU alumna, Meredith Woodruff, spent 25 years in the CIA as a foreign intelligence officer. A career that wouldn't have been possible without America's Brightest Orange.

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Oklahoma State University Foundation Board of Governors elects three new trustees

Fri, Sep 13, 2024

The Oklahoma State University Foundation Board of Governors has elected three new trustees: Craig Boelte of Edmond, Oklahoma; Melinda Stinnett of Tulsa; and Carl Wiese of Edmond, Oklahoma. Their diverse professional knowledge and experience make them welcome additions to the Foundation’s governing body.

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OSU dedicates Frank Eaton monument sculpted by Harold Holden

Mon, Sep 09, 2024

Oklahoma State University dedicated a monument of Frank “Pistol Pete” Eaton on Friday. The monument is the final work produced by artist Harold Holden after his recent passing in 2023.

Frank EatonOSU FoundationPresident Kayse ShrumYear of the CowboyState magazine
Heinzig and McMillan gift $6.75 million to Department of Philosophy to advance ethics and critical thinking at OSU

Fri, Sep 06, 2024

Growing up in Prague, Oklahoma, Dennis Heinzig yearned for more than what he found in his small town of around 2,300. For him, the answers to life’s questions wouldn’t be found there.

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OSU-COM alum donates $250,000 to establish endowed scholarship fund

Tue, Aug 13, 2024

Dr. Adam Smith, a bariatric surgeon and founder of Ultimate Bariatrics, donated $250,000 to establish the Adam B. Smith, DO, DFACOS Family Endowed Scholarship. The scholarship aims to support students from north Texas pursuing their medical education at OSU-COM.

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Carl and Marilynn Thoma Foundation creates life-changing scholarship program at OSU

Wed, Jul 17, 2024

A transformational gift from the Carl and Marilynn Thoma Foundation has established the Thoma Scholars Program at Oklahoma State University.

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Celebrated OSU philanthropist Greenwood and music industry legend DuBois headed to the Oklahoma Hall of Fame

Wed, Jun 12, 2024

Two members of the Cowboy family will join five others in the 97th class of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, which will be inducted at a Nov. 14 ceremony at the Oklahoma City Convention Center.

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MedWise, OSU-CHS partner to enhance PA education and training

Wed, May 29, 2024

MedWise Urgent Care announced a strategic partnership with the OSU Center for Health Sciences aimed at enriching the education and training opportunities for physician assistant students.

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