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OSU set to host 2023 Grape Management Course

Tuesday, January 17 by Lyman James

STILLWATER, Okla. – When traveling across Oklahoma’s landscape, it’s easy to find wheat, cotton or corn fields, but if you look closely, you’ll spot agricultural land dedicated to growing grapes. Due to more Oklahomans venturing into the grape-growing arena, Oklahoma State University’s Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture will host the 2023 Grape Management course.... Read More.

OSU celebrates 145th commencement

Sunday, December 18 by Lyman James

For U.S. Rep. Frank Lucas, a long career in Congress became a dream during his time at Oklahoma State University.Saturday, Lucas reminded the more than 1,100 graduates at OSU’s fall commencement ceremonies that those dreams can come true, no matter where any of the graduates came from.Lucas, a 1982 agricultural economics alumnus, represents Oklahoma’s... Read More.

OU & OSU Basketball On-Air Tonight

Tuesday, December 6 by Lyman James

We’ve got big 12 basketball here on the Sterling Stations tonight.OU plays Kansas City tonight at 7 on 1230 WBBZ OSU plays Sam Houston at 8 on 1047 The BullOther Big 12 games tonight include:Illinois at Texas at 6pm. Tarleton State at #12 Baylor at 7pm. Abilene at Kansas State... Read More.

OU, OSU and National Championship Bowl Schedule

Monday, December 5 by Lyman James

OU and OSU now have dates and opponents for their upcoming bowl games. The Cowboys play Wisconsin in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl on Dec. 27 on 1047 The Bull, while the Sooners will play Florida State in the Cheez It Bowl on December 29th. You can hear that game on 1230 WBBZ. Here’s the... Read More.

From OSU Agriculture: Poinsettias are a long-time holiday favorite

Saturday, December 3 by Lyman James

Although the Christmas tree takes center stage in many homes for holiday decorations, the poinsettia is also a popular addition to seasonal décor. There is no other plant that symbolizes Christmas like the poinsettia.With over 100 varieties available, there’s a poinsettia that will fit almost any holiday style. Traditional red is a popular color,... Read More.

Ben & Jerry to Speak at OSU Thursday

Tuesday, November 15 by Lyman James

The ice cream guys, Ben and Jerry, are coming to Oklahoma State University this Thursday for a presentation, Q&A, and of course, free ice cream. Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield were invited by the Oklahoma State Speakers Board. OSU Management professor Jennifer Coonce will moderate the Q&A session.The event starts at 7 o’clock Thursday... Read More.

OSU Alumni Association names Dr. Ann Caine as President

Wednesday, July 27 by Lyman James

(STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 26, 2022) — An inductee into the Oklahoma State University College of Education and Human Sciences Hall of Fame, Dr. Ann Caine will lead the Oklahoma State University Alumni Association (OSUAA), which represents more than 250,000 OSU alumni.Tuesday's announcement followed a unanimous vote by the OSUAA Board of Directors to hire Dr. Caine.The announcement marks the culmination of a search managed by an executive search firm... Read More.

OSU professor and student wins OKC Men’s and Women’s Marathon races

Monday, April 25 by Lyman James

After two years of changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 22nd annual Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon made it’s comeback on Sunday. One of the winners from the different races Sunday was McKale Montgomery, a nutrition professor at Oklahoma State University and a Fairfax, Oklahoma native. According to KFOR-TV, when Montgomery was 15-years-old and living... Read More.

Po-Hi Students Attend OSU Nike Tennis Camp

Monday, June 14 by Lyman James

Ponca City High School Boys and Girls Teams had 12 youth attending the OSU NIKE Tennis Camp, June 6-10. This is the seventh year for the OSU Tennis Camp, and it emphasizes small group training in all strokes by college/high school coaches in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas, plus seven collegiate men and women players... Read More.

OSU Football Player Charged with Assaulting Police Officer

Sunday, June 13 by Lyman James

Stillwater police have announced the arrest of a current Oklahoma State football player. Trey Alan Rucker has been charged with assaulting a Stillwater Police Officer during a traffic shop in June. Rucker, a recent transfer from Wake Forest has also been charged with in Payne County Court DUI, failure to give information at the... Read More.

OSU plans to hold in-person classes for fall 2021 semester

Thursday, January 28 by Lyman James

(STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Jan. 28, 2021) — Oklahoma State University has announced plans to hold in-person classes this fall. More progress is expected in the coming months to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus through widespread vaccinations and continued recommendations of handwashing, distancing and mask use in the hopes of achieving herd immunity on campus. As... Read More.

OSU Season Opener Pushed Back To Sept. 19

Wednesday, September 9 by Lyman James

Oklahoma State’s football game with Tulsa, which was originally slated for this weekend, has been rescheduled for Saturday, September 19th at Boone Pickens Stadium.Tulsa requested the new date due to COVID 19 protocols and limited practice time for the Golden Hurricane.