Tag: Oklahoma State University

African-American

Oklahoma State University Renames Two Buildings After First Black Student

Oklahoma State University has renamed two buildings on its Stillwater campus after civil rights pioneer Nancy Randolph Davis, the school’s first Black student, ABC 8 News reported. The OSU Board of Regents gave the approval Friday to rename its Human Sciences and Human Sciences West buildings to Nancy Randolph Davis and Nancy Randolph Davis West. […]

October 26, 2020

African-American

Oklahoma State U to Remove Segregationist’s Name From Buildings

Oklahoma State University will remove the name of segregationist and the state’s ninth governor, William H. “Alfalfa Bill” Murray, from campus. The decision by the university’s board came after president Burns Hargis wrote to the board last week requesting the removal of the name from the campus’ Murray Hall and North Murray Hall. Hargis said […]

June 22, 2020

News Roundup

Oklahoma State Football Coach Again Accused of Using N-Word in a 1989 Game

Alfred Williams, a former University of Colorado football player has renewed his allegation that Oklahoma State University’s football coach Mike Gundy called him the N-word — twice — during a game in 1989, reported The Oklahoman. At the time, Gundy was Oklahoma State’s star quarterback and Williams was a linebacker for the University of Colorado. […]

June 19, 2020

News Roundup

Oklahoma State to Push Back Faculty, Staff Pay Raise Due to Budget Decrease

Oklahoma State University (OSU) officials announced that it will delay the 2.5 percent performance-based pay raise to its faculty and staff originally scheduled to begin on Jan. 1.  They cite a budget loss as a result of a drop in student enrollment. The university saw an almost 2 percent drop in enrollment this past school […]

December 20, 2018

African-American

Scholar Helps Students See Relevance of Black History

Attending a race conference held at Princeton University was a pivotal moment for Dr. Andrew Rosa, as he discovered his true passion for teaching and interest in African-American studies.

September 17, 2018

Recruitment & Retention

Baser Prioritizes Diversity, Increases Retention and Graduation

After a series of polarizing flyers galvanized colleges and universities across San Antonio, Dr. Ric N. Baser penned an op-ed piece as president of the Higher Education Council of San Antonio arguing that hate speech has no role on college campuses.

May 14, 2018

Sports

College Basketball + More Scandals = More Task Forces

As the scandals in major-college basketball grow, so does the scrutiny. The Congressional Black Caucus became the latest entity to take an interest in the comings and goings of men’s college basketball players, coaches and sports agents.

March 13, 2018

STEM

Dean Clearing Native Americans’ Path to Increased STEM Participation

What do mythological stories from Native American tradition, ancient fossils and STEM mentoring have in common? They can all help propel Native American students to STEM careers, according to Dr. Kent Smith.

December 9, 2014

Native Americans

Oklahoma State University Trying to Open STEM Door to More Native Americans

The newly created Office for the Advancement of Native Americans in Medicine and Science, headed up by Dr. Kent Smith, a professor of anatomy, is reaching out to the 39 federally recognized tribes of Oklahoma.

November 25, 2014