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Impact Spotlight: Alexandria Sparks

Wed, May 14, 2025

Alex Sparks, a junior at Oklahoma State University, didn’t grow up on a farm or have acres of land. But thanks to her father, she found a love for horticulture anyway — in a shared backyard shaded by an oak tree.

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50 Years on the Air: 'Oklahoma Gardening' is television you've grown to love

Wed, May 14, 2025

When Oklahoma State University Extension horticulturist Joe Maxon first hauled plants from Stillwater to the OETA studio to shoot the brand-new, live TV program, “Oklahoma Gardening,” he likely had no idea of the impact it would have. He was laying the groundwork for a show now celebrating its golden anniversary and viewed worldwide.

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Ferguson College student research provides hope for individuals with cystic fibrosis

Wed, May 07, 2025

Student Elijah Brown has spent most of his college career engaged in new drug discovery research to improve quality of life for people. with cystic fibrosis.

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OSU student research expands this summer to new rural communities

Wed, May 07, 2025

Rural Scholars participate in a 10-week paid internship to study rural issues, participate in service projects and support community initiatives.

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Cheng receives 2025 OSU Excellence in Research Mentoring Award

Tue, May 06, 2025

The Excellence in Research Mentoring Award recognizes a faculty mentor's success and impact in supervising undergraduate research students.

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Halston Johnson receives Ferguson College of Agriculture Early Career Achievement Award

Thu, May 01, 2025

The Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture Alumni Society Board recently recognized Halston Johnson with the Early Career Achievement Award.

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Robby Branscum receives Ferguson College of Agriculture Early Career Achievement Award

Thu, May 01, 2025

The Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture Alumni Society Board recently recognized Robby Branscum with the Early Career Achievement Award.

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OSU recognizes students during inaugural Ideal Graduate Celebration

Mon, Apr 21, 2025

Oklahoma State University recognized students, faculty and staff committed to a student-focused initiative during the inaugural Ideal Graduate Celebration on Thursday in the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center.

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Study: Which foods and drinks are consumed less by those on GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?

Fri, Apr 18, 2025

Jayson Lusk, vice president and dean of OSU Agriculture contributes to a research study on how taking a GLP-1 medication can reduce the intake of certain types of foods.

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3 OSU students earn NSF Graduate Research Fellowships

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Three Oklahoma State University undergraduate students were awarded National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships. The five-year fellowship provides each student with three years of financial support totaling $159,000 to continue their scientific pursuits in graduate school.

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