Extension

OSU Agriculture faculty and staff receive convocation awards

Wed, Dec 18, 2024

The annual awards convocation event for faculty, staff and administrators across the university was held on Dec. 12.

Department of Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyDepartment of Entomology and Plant PathologyOSU Ag ResearchDepartment of Agricultural EconomicsOSU AgricultureOSU ExtensionDepartment of Plant and Soil SciencesDepartment of Animal and Food SciencesDepartment of Biosystems and Agricultural EngineeringDepartment of Agricultural Education Communications and Leadership

OSU Extension reaches new audiences with AI chatbot

Wed, Dec 18, 2024

In 2024, OSU Agriculture and the Extension Foundation officially launched an artificial intelligence chatbot to reach new clients and connect with rapidly growing digital audiences.

OSU ExtensionState magazineOSU AgricultureArtificial Intelligence

Birdfeeders are a fun teaching tool for all ages

Tue, Dec 17, 2024

Hanging birdfeeders in the landscape is a good way to provide an educational opportunity for children to learn more about birds.

gardeningLandscapingOSU AgriculturebirdsDepartment of Horticulture and Landscape ArchitectureOSU Extensionwildlife

Breaking Bread, Building Futures: OSU Agriculture celebrates Agricultural Hall's Grand Opening and Dedication

Tue, Dec 17, 2024

OSU celebrates the grand opening of the state-of-the-art Agricultural Hall, marking a new era of innovation and collaboration in agricultural education.

OSU AgricultureDr. Jayson LuskNew Frontiers Agricultural HallOSU ExtensionOSU FoundationState magazine

Strengthening rural Oklahoma: HPNRI-supported Extension fitness program empowers older adults

Tue, Dec 17, 2024

As people age, they face natural declines in muscle strength and bone density, increasing the risk of falls, loss of independence and reduced quality of life. But research shows that just eight weeks of resistance training can reverse these effects, empowering older adults to gain strength, build self-confidence and enjoy a better quality of life.

OSU ExtensionSchool of Kinesiology Applied Health and RecreationThe Innovation Foundation at OSUHuman Performance and Nutrition Research InstituteLance WalkerCollege of Education and Human Sciences

OSU turf team drives decades of innovation

Mon, Dec 16, 2024

The Oklahoma State University turfgrass team has been continuing to improve the quality of turfgrass varieties for more than 40 years.

OSU ExtensionOSU Ag ResearchOSU AgricultureDepartment of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture#OrangeIsTheAnswerDepartment of Plant and Soil Sciences

OSU announces 2024 university award winners

Fri, Dec 13, 2024

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.

OSU-TulsaCollege of Education and Human SciencesOSU Center for Health SciencesDr. Jeanette MendezCollege of Engineering Architecture and TechnologyCollege of Veterinary MedicineOSU OnlineCollege of Arts and SciencesSpears School of BusinesprovostOSU ExtensionFerguson College of Agriculturefaculty awards convocation

United We Can program wins 2024 OSU Public Impact Research award

Fri, Dec 13, 2024

For his groundbreaking work in creating United We Can — a program that enhances academic achievement, empowers families and strengthens peer relationships among middle school students — Dr. Ronald Cox was honored with the 2024 Oklahoma State University Public Impact Research Award during the University Awards Convocation on Dec. 12.

College of Education and Human SciencesHuman Development and Family ScienceResearchPublic Impact Research AwardOSU Extension

Exploring education through Extension: Faculty member transforms biochemistry into fun and accessible lessons

Fri, Dec 13, 2024

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.

OSU ExtensionFerguson College of AgricultureMagazineOSU AgricultureCowboy Journal

Assisting when disaster hits home: OSU Extension's DART transforms crisis into recovery

Fri, Dec 13, 2024

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.

Ferguson College of AgricultureCowboy JournalOSU ExtensionMagazineOSU Agriculture

OSU Extension names Heart of Extension honorees

Thu, Dec 12, 2024

Three administrative support staff members received the Heart of Extension Award from OSU Extension.

AgricultureFamily and Consumer ScienceshealthOutreach and Engagement4-HOSU ExtensionOSU Agriculture

Take advantage of tax deductions before the end of the year

Thu, Dec 12, 2024

Taxpayers can still take advantage of tax credits and deductions before the end of the year.

Outreach and EngagementFamily and Consumer SciencesOSU AgriculturefinancesOSU Extension