Oklahoma State University News Releases

No. 1 again: OSU-CHS Tops U.S. News rankings in Serving Health Care Shortage Areas

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:48:00 -0400

Tulsa, Oklahoma--(Newsfile Corp. - April 8, 2026) - For the third consecutive year, Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences has earned the No. 1 ranking in the percentage of graduates practicing in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs), according to the latest U.S. News & World Report medical school rankings.HPSAs — often referred to as medical deserts — are areas, both rural and urban, experiencing a shortage of physicians and health care providers.In addition to maintaining...

Endarra 81 Pushes OSU's Turfgrass Program into a New Era

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:11:00 -0400

Stillwater, Oklahoma--(Newsfile Corp. - April 2, 2026) - A name rooted in strength, endurance and the land now represents one of Oklahoma State University's most ambitious bermudagrass varieties to date.Endarra 81, heading into commercial production, combines exceptional drought resistance with deep, resilient roots, positioning OSU's Turfgrass Improvement Team to introduce a variety crafted for homeowners."Endarra 81 represents exactly the kind of forward-thinking innovation that defines OSU Ag...

Hamm Institute for American Energy Names Mills a Distinguished Fellow and Advisory Board Member

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 18:30:00 -0500

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma--(Newsfile Corp. - December 3, 2025) - The Hamm Institute for American Energy announced Wednesday that energy and technology analyst Mark P. Mills has been appointed Distinguished Fellow and will join the institute's Advisory Board, where he will contribute research for the American Energy + AI Initiative on the real-world power required to support AI and data center growth.Mills is executive director of the National Center for Energy Analytics and a contributing editor...

Oklahoma State University Launches Historic $2 Billion Comprehensive Campaign: The Code Calls

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:58:00 -0500

Stillwater, Oklahoma--(Newsfile Corp. - November 13, 2025) - Oklahoma State University has launched a bold new chapter in its history with the public unveiling of The Code Calls, a $2 billion comprehensive fundraising campaign. The campaign is aimed at transforming lives, strengthening communities and elevating OSU's impact across the state and beyond through private support.OSU President Jim Hess announced the historic campaign Thursday morning at The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts...

Oklahoma State University Announces National Search for New College of Veterinary Medicine Dean

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0500

Stillwater, Oklahoma--(Newsfile Corp. - November 12, 2025) - Oklahoma State University has launched a national search for a new dean of its College of Veterinary Medicine, OSU President Jim Hess announced Monday.The search comes at a pivotal time for OSU's veterinary medicine program, which is preparing to oversee the construction of a $330 million state-of-the-art veterinary teaching hospital. Scheduled for completion in late 2027, the facility represents the largest academic infrastructure...

OSU System Breaks All-Time Enrollment Record for Higher Education in Oklahoma

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 14:15:00 -0400

Stillwater, Oklahoma--(Newsfile Corp. - August 19, 2025) - The largest higher education system in Oklahoma welcomed a record number of students this week for the start of the fall semester, eclipsing the previous record set in 2013. There were 36,934 students enrolled across the OSU System on the first day of classes, and that number is expected to continue to rise as class enrollment is still open. This also marks the second consecutive year of record enrollment at the OSU-Stillwater campus and...

RETRANSMISSION: Oklahoma State University launches Horizon Scholars Program with $12M in donor support

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400

Horizon Scholars Program unites 12 families to make transformational impact Stillwater, Oklahoma--(Newsfile Corp. - July 23, 2025) - Oklahoma State University has launched a new prestigious scholarship program with generous support from several Cowboy alumni. In collaboration with President Jim Hess, 12 alumni families have joined together to launch the Horizon Scholars program, which will create a unique educational experience and provide renewable, four-year support for incoming first-time...

Oklahoma State University Launches Horizon Scholars Program with $12M in Donor Support

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 14:08:00 -0400

Horizon Scholars Program unites 12 families to make transformational impact Stillwater, Oklahoma--(Newsfile Corp. - July 15, 2025) - Oklahoma State University has launched a new prestigious scholarship program with generous support from several Cowboy alumni. In collaboration with President Jim Hess, 12 alumni families have joined together to launch the Horizon Scholars program, which will create a unique educational experience and provide renewable, four-year support for incoming first-time...

OSU Receives Historic $250M Investment to Build World Class Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Thu, 29 May 2025 13:21:00 -0400

New facility to reestablish program as national leader while advancing veterinary education, food security and public health in Oklahoma Stillwater, Oklahoma--(Newsfile Corp. - May 29, 2025) - Oklahoma State University has received a historic $250 million state funding appropriation to support construction of a new, state-of-the-art veterinary teaching hospital. This critical investment — the largest state appropriation in university history — combined with $78 million allocated in 2023, marks a...

OSU A&M Board of Regents Names Dr. Jim Hess 20th President of Oklahoma State University

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 17:22:00 -0400

Goodwell, Oklahoma--(Newsfile Corp. - April 25, 2025) - The Oklahoma State University A&M Board of Regents today voted to appoint Dr. Jim Hess as the 20th president of Oklahoma State University. The board's decision, which removes the interim title Hess has held since February, appoints Hess to a three year term and came during its regular meeting at Oklahoma Panhandle State University in Goodwell. "Dr. Hess has proven himself as the right leader at the right time for Oklahoma State University,"...