Headlines

News and Media

COVID-19 pandemic heightens stress levels

Tue, Sep 01, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic brings added stress for families.

Outreach and EngagementHuman Health and WellnessAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesNews TopicsMental HealthFamily and Consumer Sciences Cooperative ExtensionFerguson College of AgricultureOSU ExtensionOSU Agriculture

Safe Routes to School, food pantries increase community resilience

Mon, Aug 31, 2020

In 2018, the High Obesity Project (HOP) project was launched by Oklahoma State University faculty and staff to support counties with obesity rates above 40 percent. Two years later, its health initiatives have become a community lifeline amidst coronavirus.

Nutritional SciencesCollege of Education and Human SciencesOutreach and Engagement

OSU to honor six individuals who have made the world a better place

Fri, Aug 28, 2020

Honorees embody the ideals and mission of the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and have provided significant benefits to their career fields, their communities, the people of Oklahoma and OSU.

Agricultural EducationBiosystems and Agricultural EngineeringRobert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products CenterOutreach and EngagementFerguson College of AgricultureAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesDepartment of Entomology and Plant PathologyNews TopicsOSU AgricultureawardsPlant and Soil Sciences

Landscaping for horses requires thoughtful planning

Thu, Aug 27, 2020

Appearance, functionality and animal safety are important factors for horse owners to consider as they change the trees and other plants in an equine’s environment.

News TopicspastureAnimal Health and SciencesFerguson College of AgricultureOutreach and EngagementDepartment of Entomology and Plant PathologyOSU AgricultureHorsestreesOklahoma Cooperative Extension ServiceAgricultural Sciences and Natural Resources

2020 Women for OSU Symposium moves to virtual format

Thu, Aug 27, 2020

The Women for OSU Symposium is moving to a virtual format for this year. Through the generosity of multiple sponsors, the symposium will be free for all OSU alumni, students, staff and friends.

OSU FoundationPhilanthropyWomen for OSUOutreach and Engagementscholarships

Boy Scouts work on merit badge at OSU’s Insect Adventure

Tue, Aug 25, 2020

Insect Adventure has long been providing benefits to youth educational programming.

Insectsyouth educationBoy ScoutsAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesOklahoma Cooperative Extension Serviceinsect AdventureDepartment of Entomology and Plant PathologyOSU AgricultureFerguson College of AgricultureNews TopicsOutreach and Engagement

Community Advancing Conversation to focus on the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

Tue, Aug 25, 2020

Oklahoma State University’s third installment of its Community Advancing Conversations series will feature a presentation surrounding the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.

EducationCommunity Advancing Conversations series1921 Tulsa Race MassacreBlack Wall StreetHuman Health and WellnessCampus Life and DiversityOutreach and Engagement

OSU launches online public dashboard to report COVID data

Tue, Aug 25, 2020

Oklahoma State University has launched an online dashboard to track COVID-19 testing data on the Stillwater campus. The dashboard represents a commitment to keep the campus safe by providing accurate information to the community on COVID 19 metrics monitored by medical and public health officials.

dashboardScience and TechnologycoronavirusOutreach and EngagementCOVID-19 testingHuman Health and Wellness

OSU's global Cowboy connection

Fri, Aug 21, 2020

OSU’s golf team welcomes a new member thanks to Lakhana Didyasarin, an OSU alumnus, chairwoman, and founder of the American School of Bangkok.

golfOSU GlobalBusinessCampus Life and DiversitySpears School of BusinessAthleticsOutreach and EngagementOSU Alumni Association

Census deadline fast approaching

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

The opportunity for Oklahomans to be counted in the U.S. Census is only weeks away.

censusOSU AgricultureNews TopicsAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesFerguson College of AgricultureOutreach and Engagement

Producers should follow recommended veterinary practices for dehorning cattle

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

A successful plan involves a written protocol, knowledgeable and skilled personnel and ways to minimize stress and promote healing.

CattleAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesCalvesLivestockdairy cattleAnimal Health and SciencesveterinaryOSU AgricultureFerguson College of AgricultureNews TopicsOklahoma Cooperative Extension ServiceCollege of Veterinary MedicineAgricultureOutreach and Engagementbeef cattle

Prepare a calving kit before fall calving season begins

Tue, Aug 18, 2020

Producers should talk with local veterinarians about the plan and incorporate their suggestions.

beef cattleNews TopicsCalvesfall calvingFerguson College of AgricultureAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesOSU AgricultureAnimal and Food SciencesAgricultureCow-CalfOklahoma Cooperative Extension ServiceOutreach and EngagementAnimal Health and SciencesCattle