OSU media professors honored as 2026 Center for Community News Faculty Champions

Tue, Feb 03, 2026

Drs. Rosemary Avance and Andrew M. Abernathy, both assistant professors in OSU’s School of Media & Strategic Communications, have been recognized as 2026 Faculty Champions by the Center for Community News at the University of Vermont.

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Snyder helps guide student writers at OSU-OKC

Mon, Feb 02, 2026

Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City English professor Michael Snyder wears a lot of hats on campus — from advising Honors students to mentoring creative writers — but at the heart of it all is his love of literature.

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Icons of American art arrive at the OSU Museum of Art

Tue, Jan 20, 2026

“Guild Hall: An Adventure in the Arts” opened Jan. 20 at the Oklahoma State University Museum of Art. This exhibition, showcasing works borrowed from the Guild Hall Museum in East Hampton, New York, brings with it household names such as Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock and many more.

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OSU Museum of Art to honor Hargises, Stillwater Public Library at 2026 Masterpiece Moments Gala

Tue, Jan 13, 2026

The Oklahoma State University Museum of Art will honor longtime arts advocates V. Burns and Ann Hargis and the Stillwater Public Library during its 2026 Masterpiece Moments Gala, marking the first year the museum will formally recognize individuals and organizations whose work has significantly advanced the arts at OSU and in the Stillwater community.

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OSU Museum of Art expands Native art collection with gift from the Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts

Mon, Dec 15, 2025

The Oklahoma State University Museum of Art announced the receipt of three contemporary Native American works from the Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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Billboard magazine honors OSU’s Greenwood School of Music for fourth year in a row

Mon, Dec 01, 2025

Oklahoma State University’s music industry program was first recognized in 2022 for Poke U Records, a student-run record label that gives music industry majors hands-on experience in recording, producing and navigating the music business. Now, four years later, the program continues to be recognized for its industry opportunities and student preparedness. Dr. Mark Perry, director of the program, said sustaining that level of excellence comes from the growing depth of student talent.

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Letters of America: Robert Cottingham’s alphabet finds a home at OSU

Tue, Nov 11, 2025

The exhibition features 26 works by the artist Cottingham, a keen observer of the built environment who playfully constructed the alphabet from photographs he captured of city life. By using hidden angles, shadows and cropped inspirations, Cottingham was able to transform seemingly mundane features into renowned works of art.

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The art of ekphrastic writing comes alive at OSU’s MOA

Mon, Nov 10, 2025

Oklahoma State University professors are finding creative ways to expand their classrooms by bringing their students to the OSU Museum of Art.

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Behind the Curtain: A look into Theatre’s thriving costume lab

Fri, Aug 22, 2025

When thinking about labs at an R1 research institution like Oklahoma State University, science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines are typically top of mind. But those are far from all- encompassing. Tucked away on the second floor of the historic Gundersen Building is the Department of Theatre’s Costume Lab. A bustling workshop of fabric, thread, sewing notions and concept sketches, the costume lab is redefining career preparation for theatre students by combining structured coursework, technical training and real-world production experience.

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Renaissance Ready: OSU Arts Week returns after 45-year hiatus

Fri, Aug 22, 2025

For the first time since the 1970s, Stillwater saw the return of OSU Arts Week — a celebration of the visual, performing and applied arts at Oklahoma State University. The OSU Arts Committee led the initiative, with key support from the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Theatre, Greenwood School of Music, and Department of Art, Graphic Design and Art History.

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'Step across this line' is art that explores borders, lives and histories

Wed, Aug 20, 2025

Discussions surrounding borders have become increasingly prominent in recent years. “Step across this line” challenges visitors to rethink the meaning of borders through art, how they divide people, cultures and lands. What happens when someone steps across them?

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Historic exhibition makes its way to the OSU Museum of Art

Wed, Aug 06, 2025

“Cimarron National Works on Paper Exhibition 2025” will open Aug. 19 at the Oklahoma State University Museum of Art for the first time.

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