Candle-lighting honors Nancy Randolph Davis’ legacy

Fri, Feb 05, 2021

In 1949, Nancy Randolph Davis lit the pathway for future generations on the Oklahoma State University campus as the first African American student at OSU. More than 70 years later, a candle-lighting celebrating her legacy was held Feb. 1.

Nancy Randolph DavisCampus Life and DiversityCollege of Education and Human Sciences

Nutritional sciences grad seeks to feed the world

Wed, Jan 20, 2021

Studying agronomy in Madagascar lit a fire in Dr. Hasina Rakotomanana’s heart for rural food insecurity, as he realized the farmers he worked with were unable to feed their own families.

College of Education and Human SciencesNutritional SciencesHuman Health and Wellness

Health and human performance doctoral student wins national scholarship

Tue, Jan 19, 2021

Stephanie Sontag, a health and human performance doctoral student, received the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Foundation Women’s Scholarship.

Kinesiology Applied Health and RecreationApplied Neuromuscular Physiology LaboratoryHealth and Human PerformanceCollege of Education and Human SciencesHuman Health and Wellness

Aviation and space doctorate helps U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel’s career take off

Thu, Jan 14, 2021

Earning a doctorate in aviation and space education equips many U.S. military personnel, like U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Omar Hamilton, to take their careers to the next level.

Educational Foundations Leadership and AviationAviation and SpaceCollege of Education and Human SciencesEducation

Counseling master’s student empowers underrepresented students in STEM

Thu, Jan 14, 2021

Stephanie Zackery, an Oklahoma State University master’s student in mental health counseling is working to bring more underrepresented students into science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) professions.

Community Health Sciences Counseling and Counseling PsychologyHuman Health and WellnessCollege of Education and Human Sciences

Clothing that saves lives

Thu, Jan 14, 2021

Fashion isn’t only for the runway. For workers in the oil and gas industry, clothing can be a last defense from environmental hazards, avoiding injury and saving lives.

Department of Design and MerchandisingCollege of Education and Human SciencesResearch

Fashion design and production sophomore wins national scholarship

Wed, Dec 23, 2020

Lauren Huntley, an Oklahoma State University fashion design and production sophomore, won a prestigious Fashion Scholarship Fund (FSF) Case Study Scholarship among nearly 650 applicants.

College of Education and Human SciencesDepartment of Design and MerchandisingEducation

Outreach with Ghanaian liberal arts university

Fri, Dec 18, 2020

A partnership between the Palm Institute in Ghana, West Africa, and Oklahoma State University is set to support professionals struggling to adapt to COVID-induced lifestyle changes.

Outreach and EngagementOSU GlobalCollege of Education and Human SciencesCommunity Health Sciences Counseling and Counseling Psychology

Ahead of the curve: How OSU prepares aspiring teachers for the digital classroom

Thu, Dec 17, 2020

Once a novelty, online instruction has become ubiquitous in the age of COVID-19.

TeachingState magazineEducational TechnologyOSU TeachEducational Foundationsleadership and aviationSchool of Teaching Learning and Educational SciencesCollege of Education and Human Sciences

New class of OSU Distinguished Alumni honored

Thu, Dec 17, 2020

The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes Oklahoma State University graduates who attain distinctive success in his or her chosen field or profession and/or perform outstanding service to the community.

State magazineHuman Development and Family ScienceCollege of Education and Human Sciences

OSU initiative aims to raise $3 million to support scholarships for aspiring teachers

Thu, Dec 17, 2020

New initiative under the Brighter Orange, Brighter Future campaign will help future teachers.

TeachingState magazineHuman Development and Family ScienceCollege of Education and Human SciencesTeaching Learning and Educational Sciences

Teachers and parents adjust to new practices for education

Thu, Dec 17, 2020

Kids never forget the excitement of the first day of school, planning their outfits and packing their lunches. This year, however, many children across the country rolled out of bed and started their day in their pajamas at desks in their homes.

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