STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University recognized seven faculty members with the Regents Distinguished Research Award during the University Awards Convocation ceremony Dec. 12 in the Student Union Ballroom. This award recognizes faculty who have shown unusually significant achievement in their research field. This year's recipients are: Dr. Liuling Yan Plant and Soil Sciences Ferguson College of Agriculture Dr. Mich more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Candidates held their breath as the presidential position was the last to be announced at the 2023 National FFA Convention. The crowd quieted as the announcer approached the microphone. Amara Jackson began her term as the 2023-2024 National FFA President with excitement and tears as she rushed to the stage, even losing her shoes as she joined her new national officer teammates. Jackson grew up in Corunna, Mi more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Gail Wilson grew up with an innate curiosity for science. Studying the charismatic animals of the world sparked her science interest, she said, but she found her passion in the unseen and dimly perceived sector of grassland fungi. Wilson, emeritus OSU Regents professor, began her post-secondary education in 1975 as a biology student at Mercyhurst University, which led her to a master's in biology from Slipper more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Dr. J. Kevin Pidkowicz has spent more than four decades practicing medicine, a journey that has taken him from the halls of the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine to military bases in Europe, private clinics across the United States and teaching residents while he was an assistant professor at the University of Arizona. As a retired Navy commander and accomplished dermatologist, Pidkowi more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Calves bawl while a young cowboy works quickly to move them from the burning land. A mom stands in line for donations after a tornado destroys her home. She is usually the one donating and does not know where to begin. Hundreds of Oklahomans have experienced these gut-wrenching situations because of the state's everchanging weather conditions. However, a group of Oklahoma State University Extension educators more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: As Newlin Humphrey completed her master's degree, she did so as a teacher in the Czech Republic, thanks to the Oklahoma State University Master of International Agriculture Program. Most graduate programs have a preset roadmap with core classes a student must take. However, about one-third of the classes in MIAP are required. The remaining classes are flexible, including a capstone, an international experienc more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Reports of black bear sightings started to increase in Cimarron County, Oklahoma, during the 2000s and 2010s. Was the black bear population increasing in the state's Panhandle? Biologists received reports of black bear sightings from community members, and private landowners reported bears destroying crops, said Kurt Kuklinski, wildlife diversity and research supervisor at the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Raised in southwestern Oklahoma, one of the driest regions of the state, Sherry Hunt is expanding on a family legacy with passion, purpose and determination. "I grew up on Sugar Creek Watershed Dam Site 8," said Hunt, supervisory civil engineer for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service. "I knew the impact the USDA had on my family in protecting the agricultural land from flooding by more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: When presented with a job opportunity to move his family from Booneville, Arkansas, to Stillwater, Oklahoma, in 2012, Randy Raper called lifelong friend, Raymond Huhnke, for some advice on the new position. Little did he know a decade later the phone calls between these friends would be more than just friendly advice. In 2021, Raper called Huhnke for help planning and overseeing construction activities relat more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 12 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Karstyn Cantrell has been selected as the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture's orange gown recipient for the fall 2024 semester. Cantrell will wear the distinguished orange gown and represent the college as its gonfalon carrier during the fall commencement ceremonies in Stillwater on Dec. 14. Every semester, one graduating student from each academic college is selected to wear the orang more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Polishing a resume and cover letter to land that dream job can be a daunting task for students. However, inside the Lynn and Jeff Hilst Center for Student Success, also known as "the Fishbowl," students can find a Career Liaison ready to help them tackle their application materials and achieve their career goals. The Ferguson College of Agriculture Career Liaisons are a select team of 24 students trained to h more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Space exploration is something that Patrick Williams has had a passion for since he was young. That passion has led him toward pursuing his master's degree in mechanical and aerospace engineering and taking part in multiple NASA internships. Patrick Williams Williams, from Oklahoma City, received dual MAE degrees in spring 2022 and is now in his second year of the master's program working under Dr. Imraan  more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Growing up on a ranch in the rough, desert country of Pecos County, Texas, N. Malone Mitchell Jr. was no stranger to the value of hard work. He credits his parents for instilling strong values and work ethic in him during his childhood. "Ranching is what I did as a youth, and it is what I always wanted to do," Mitchell said. "I am still doing it just ranching taking care of the livestock and the land." At 4 more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University's new Agricultural Hall is not just meeting accessibility standards it's exceeding them. The building, which became operational in Fall 2024, includes wide corridors, gentle access ramps and spacious classrooms. These features offer a thoughtfully crafted space to support a wide range of needs, from physical mobility to mental well-being, said Jana Phillips, university architect. U more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: When Ashley Mattison thought about her future, she knew she wanted to wear orange. A third-generation Clemson University graduate, the symbolic color brought her from the valleys of Tennessee and South Carolina to the plains of Stillwater, Oklahoma. Now an assistant professor in the Oklahoma State University Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Mattison has a dual role in teaching and as an OSU  more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Four students conducting research within Oklahoma State University's College of Arts and Sciences delivered oral presentations at the Gulf Coast Undergraduate Research Symposium in Houston in November. CAS students Elyse Cronic, Megan Roach, Kalen Strunk and Ferguson College of Agriculture student Elizabeth Struble attended GCURS, a prestigious undergraduate research conference that provides students around  more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The sound of laughter rings through the crisp morning air as students meet to discuss a class project. Vivid colors of orange, pink, yellow and red stand out against the overcast morning atmosphere. Bees buzz gently by on their way to inspect the growing plants and blooming flowers of the new living plant wall, outside the recently opened Agricultural Hall. The 186-square-foot green space, tucked neatly away more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: In a world where generosity often speaks louder than words, Doug and Beth Jackson have made a lasting impact with their donation for the new Agricultural Hall. Growing up on a wheat, cotton, alfalfa and cattle farm in southwest Oklahoma made Oklahoma State University an easy choice, Doug Jackson said. "Both my father and sister attended the university," said Doug Jackson, 1973 OSU agricultural economics grad more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: For Ferguson College of Agriculture alumni who were on campus prior to 2005, some of their fondest memories are from sitting around reading The O'Colly, eating a cinnamon roll and drinking a glass of milk, or playing card games between classes at the original Dairy Bar. "At the beginning of the planning process for the new Agricultural Hall, one of our building consultants asked if anyone would be upset leavi more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University Provost Jeanette Mendez alongside Vice Provost Dr. Chris Francisco acknowledged the accomplishments of faculty, staff and administrators in 2024 during the University Awards Convocation held Thursday at the Student Union Ballroom. Recipients were recognized in 22 different categories, each nominated by supervisors and colleagues. "This annual celebration recognizes and commemorate more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The Innovation Foundation at OSU signs partnership agreement to foster collaboration Oklahoma State University has taken a significant step toward cementing its role as a global leader in national defense and energy security. On Dec. 6, The Innovation Foundation at OSU signed a partnership agreement with the Industrial Technology Research Institute in Taiwan. This ITRI partnership focuses on fostering trans more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: * * * First study from NCI's Clinical Trials Innovation Unit * * * Raid Aljumaily, M.D., an associate professor of hematology-oncology at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, is the national co-leader of the PROSPECT-Lung clinical trial that will evaluate the timing of immunotherapy for patients with operable non-small cell lung cancer. The trial is the first from the National Canc more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: More than half of the wheat varieties planted in Oklahoma come from genetics that can be directly traced to research done at the Oklahoma State University Agronomy Research Station. "Food security starts with the seed, and OSU's wheat genetics are beingused in a lot of food to feed a lot of people," said Brett Carver, OSU Wheat Improvement Team leader. As part of The Innovation Foundation at OSU, the Agronom more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Representing a space where the past, present and future of agriculture converge, the Oklahoma State University seed and grain archive will continue to make an impact for years to come as it transitions to its new home in Agricultural Hall. More than a storage facility, the archive serves as home to hundreds of different seeds and grains from all over the world. The samples can be traced back to the 1920s when more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: As you walk through Agricultural Hall during the day, the buzz of students collaborating, studying, and hanging out with their friends floats from the new designated student areas. When designing Agricultural Hall, the Studio Architecture team focused on creating functional spaces, said Cynda Clary, associate dean for the Ferguson College of Agriculture. To achieve this goal, representatives visited the orig more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Each year, Oklahoma wheat producers plant their crop, hoping for a bountiful harvest. At Oklahoma State University, the wheat improvement team dedicates its efforts to providing the best genetic resources for these agriculturalists. The 11 faculty members on the wheat improvement team bring expertise in plant breeding, pathology, entomology, genetics, genomics, agronomy, soil fertility, weed science and compu more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: A deep-rooted passion for plants took Aaron Essary across the ocean to Germany. Essary's interest in horticulture began at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas, where an introductory botany class sparked his curiosity. "I did not know anything about grapes or wine back then I just knew I loved plants," said Essary, Oklahoma State University Extension viticulture specialist. "After finishin more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: When Hartwill "Bill" Pass left the cotton fields of southcentral Oklahoma, he changed the destiny of his family. Pass grew up in Springer, Oklahoma, and worked in a cotton field for most of his high school career, said Joyce Taylor, his daughter. "We still haven't really figured out how he got to Stillwater," she said. To honor her father and his role in crop research and genetics in the agronomy program at more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Multiple Spears School of Business employees received accolades at the University Awards Convocation ceremony Dec. 12 in the Student Union Ballroom. The annual ceremony honors faculty, staff and administrators who have made outstanding contributions to Oklahoma State University's success. The following Spears Business employees were honored: Dr. Julie Weathers, director of strategic initiatives and assessm more PR

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: Dr. Tyrone Bynoe, associate professor of Education and director of the Educational Leadership program, is the lead editor of a book proposal approved for publication by Information Age Publishing. Co-editors of this emerging book, titled "Mentoring in A Continuum of School Leadership Preparation," include Dr. Jim Ferrell and Dr. Renee Cambiano from Northeastern State University, Tahlequ more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Sunshine lit the atrium decorated in bright orange as more than 100 faculty, staff and donors hurried to their seats. Students quickly filed in, stopping to admire the expansive brick building that boasts the words "Agricultural Hall." Beyond the new paint and modern classrooms, one thing remains: pride, community and a sense of passion for the land-grant mission. As the 2024-2025 school year began, the new  more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: In southwest Oklahoma on a dryland cotton farm near Mountain View, the Terry family's legacy began. Brothers Bob, Jay and Phil Terry, grew up in production agriculture and joined FFA in high school. "All three brothers served as chapter presidents of Mountain View FFA," said Rob Terry, Rodger Howell Memorial Professor of Agricultural Education and son of Bob Terry. "My father decided very early he was going t more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: * * * Randomized clinical trial thought to be first to test nightmare reduction therapy in children * * * Recently published research from the University of Oklahoma and the University of Tulsa shows that a new therapy for children with chronic nightmares reduced the number of nightmares and the distress they caused and increased the number of nights a child slept without waking. The study, pu more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 14 (TNSpro) -- Western Governors University-Utah issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2024: * * * Leavitt School of Health aims to train 3,000 new nurses in Texas and adjacent states by 2028 * * * HOUSTON, TX, DECEMBER 13, 2024 - The Western Governors University (WGU) Michael O. Leavitt School of Health (LSH) today announced the expansion of its Clinical Learning and Simulation Center in Houston, a nursing lab created to clinically train students across Te more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: With little knowledge of the agricultural industry, Katie Stenmark moved from a small town in North Carolina to Stillwater, Oklahoma. Now, she is opening doors by researching hops as an emerging crop. "It was my senior year of high school when I saw a plant diagram for the first time," said Stenmark, third-year crop science doctoral student. Stenmark pursued an undergraduate degree at Oklahoma State Universi more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: In 1997, the Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center at Oklahoma State University opened its doors as a first-of-its-kind economic development model. The 96,000-square-foot facility provides a home to a variety of manufacturing processes, such as food processing, animal harvesting, grain milling, and sensory profiling as well as food demonstration, application, and education laboratories During  more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Ferguson College of Agriculture students now have an ideal space in Agricultural Hall tailored to their needs. Thanks to the financial support of Lynn and Jeff Hilst, students have a designated space to connect, study, seek assistance, and engage in a variety of activities, said Chesley Comstock, prospective student coordinator for the Ferguson College of Agriculture. The Lynn and Jeff Hilst Center for Stude more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: As the sun falls over the Namibian sky, the horizon is painted with an array of colors. Various animals meander around a small watering hole as 14 Ferguson College of Agriculture students observe from afar. The college needed a study-abroad course to Africa, said Karl Rich, director of the Master of International Agriculture Program at Oklahoma State University. "There hadn't been a course to Africa offered  more PR