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The Code calls. How will you answer?

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Why OSU?

Ranked No. 1 for Best College and Most Affordable in Oklahoma (Research.com, 2026), OSU is a place that’s big on opportunity and making a difference. There are countless reasons to join the Cowboy family, and we can't wait to welcome you to campus so you can make meaningful connections and build your future.

Life on Campus

OSU stands not only as a bastion of academic excellence but also as a cultivator of character and tradition. With these interviews, we embark on a journey to uncover the stories of students, teachers and faculty members who have embraced the Cowboy Code as a guiding philosophy in their daily lives.

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What's your major?

Curious about majors at OSU? Hear from current students.

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Why was OSU right for your student?

Parents and families share why OSU was the perfect choice for their students.

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What are you most excited for this fall?

We asked students what makes fall on campus so memorable—here's what they said.

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How do scholarships make a difference?

Hear from students how this support helps them succeed.

WE ARE ALL
COWBOYS

Learn the code

Let's Talk Mental Health

An evening with Joshua Rivedal

Join us Wednesday, Sept. 9 from 4-5 p.m. in the Student Union Theater for an evening of humor, storytelling and honest conversation about resilience and wellbeing in college. Nationally recognized speaker, author and comedian Joshua Rivedal shares practical strategies for navigating stress, building connections and taking care of yourself and others. The event is free and open to all, with food, giveaways and a few surprises along the way.

Answering the Call

The Future of the OSU System

On Sept. 21, join us on the Stillwater campus to experience Answering the Call, the OSU System's new strategic plan, and discover the bold vision that shapes the future of our five institutions. President Jim Hess and university leaders will unveil the roadmap guiding the next chapter. Whether you're a student, faculty or staff member, alumnus, donor or friend of the university, your perspective is part of the story we're writing together. Join us as we celebrate with launch events happening this fall across the OSU System.


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Chemical engineering researchers investigate a new strategy for recovering lithium from unconventional sources Fri, Sep 04, 2026

Dr. Hong Je Cho, assistant CHE professor, and Md Razaul Karim, a Ph.D. student on Cho’s team, were co-authors on the journal article titled “Zeolite-Based Adsorbents as Next-Generation Materials for Sustainable Lithium Recovery Technologies,”

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Underberg named 2026 Ferguson College of Agriculture Outstanding Transfer Student Thu, Sep 03, 2026

Ella Underberg, an agricultural leadership and agricultural communications major, has been named the Ferguson College of Agriculture Outstanding Transfer Student for her exceptional academic achievement, leadership, involvement and commitment to

EVERY COWBOY ANSWERS THE CALL

In everything we make, do and say, we’re answering a call: to unlock possibilities, unleash ambitions and turn big dreams into great deeds. At Oklahoma State University, your gift is more than generosity, it’s groundbreaking and sky-scraping, changing Cowboys’ lives for good.