Oklahoma State University names Oklahoma native Gary Sandefur to lead academic...
Oklahoma State University has named Dr. Gary Sandefur as Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs. He comes from the University of Wisconsin where he has served as Dean of Letters and Science and is currently Professor of Sociology.
His appointment follows a national search and is pending approval by the OSU/A&M Board of...
Ken Eastman named Dean of Oklahoma State University’s Spears School of...
Oklahoma State University has named Dr. Ken Eastman as Dean of the Spears School of Business following a national search. Eastman has been serving as interim dean since July of last year. The appointment is pending approval by the OSU/A&M Board of Regents at it next regularly scheduled meeting in June.
“We are pleased to appoint Dr. Eastman as...
Smithsonian Mobile Exhibit Explores the Human–Animal Bond
From the cows that provide the milk for a bowl of cereal to puppies chasing balls in the yard, the connections humans have with animals are vast. That special relationship is explored in a huge mobile exhibit from the Smithsonian called “Animal Connections: Our Journey Together,” which will be featured at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater fro...
Oklahoma State University’s Josh Ramsey earns prestigious NSF award
Dr. Josh Ramsey, a chemical engineering faculty member at Oklahoma State University, has been selected for a $490,000 CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation to explore a safer delivery system for gene therapy. The Faculty Early Career (CAREER) Development Program supports junior faculty who excel in research and its integration with...
Education activist, alum to speak at Oklahoma State University commencements
Humanitarian, education activist and Oklahoma State University graduate Dr. Tererai Trent will be the featured speaker at OSU’s three undergraduate commencement ceremonies set for Saturday, May 10, at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater.
“Dr. Trent is an inspiration and we are proud to call her an alum,” said OSU President Burns Hargis. “She is a wal...
NASFA announces scholarship recipients
The Native American Staff and Faculty Association has announced the recipients of its fall 2014 scholarship. Students were chosen for their academic achievements, campus leadership and involvement with the Native American community. Each student will receive $1,500 toward educational costs for the fall semester.
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Sarah Towry,...
Agreement advances strategic partnership with Chinese university
Oklahoma State University President Burns Hargis has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Southwest Jiaotong University to cooperate in establishing several joint programs to advance faculty development and student exchanges.
One of the main objectives for the SWJTU delegation, during its April 25 visit, was to seek OSU’s expertise in the...
OSU Center for Health Sciences president receives Outstanding Distinguished Service Award
The Oklahoma Osteopathic Association presented Kayse M. Shrum, DO, president of the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, with the Outstanding & Distinguished Service Award at its 114th Annual Convention, which was held April 24-27 at the Embassy Suites Norman Hotel & Conference Center in Norman, Okla. This award is given...
Oklahoma State University employee receives award of excellence
National Association for Foreign Student Affairs to honor Regina Henry
Regina Henry, coordinator of immigration for International Students and Scholars Services at Oklahoma State University, has been selected for an award of excellence as an outstanding leader in immigration procedures by the National Association for Foreign Student Affairs.
The...
OSU to host U.S. Senate Republican Primary debate on Thursday, May...
The 2014 political campaign season will have a prominent presence on the Oklahoma State University campus thanks to the OSU Debate Series: Decision 2014. The series kicks off with a U.S. Senate Republican Primary debate on Thursday, May 1 from 8-9 p.m. inside the OSU Student Union Theater.
The debate is free and open to the public. ...