Good morning, Stillwater.

Three OSU students are raising funds to travel to the US Embassy in Manila this spring to install an exhibit on Payne County residents who served in World War II + the project includes students from Stillwater, Ardmore and Antioch.

OSU chemical engineering professor Clint Aichele and associate professor Prem Bikkina were named Faculty Fellows at the Hamm Institute for American Energy in Oklahoma City on April 24 and used the yearlong fellowship to lead advanced research and enhance education.

They will develop proposals for federal agencies + work with industry leaders to address energy challenges and prepare students for future careers.

OSU researchers are studying if summer legume cover crops can fix nitrogen in wheat fields to reduce fertilizer use for fall planting — the team is using chambers to capture greenhouse gas emissions and will host field days to demonstrate the research findings.

Yesterday, leaders from tech, energy, and academia met at Oklahoma State University’s Hamm Institute for American Energy for the Powering AI: Global Leadership Summit to review how to power artificial intelligence.

U.S. cabinet members and energy experts discussed plans to use natural gas, nuclear, and geothermal power — ideas that may shape future energy policy — in a bid to keep America at the forefront of AI innovation.

OSU softball lost 1-0 to Texas on Wednesday night at Cowgirl Stadium as pitchers Ruby Meylan + RyLee Crandall used an analytical approach to hold the opponent to one run.

Coach Kenny Gajewski said the team remains positive and will focus on every pitch ahead of a key Big 12 series at KU this weekend.

Herb and Succulent Festival at OSU Botanic Garden

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. — The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University — Free entry — Stroll through vibrant flowers and select your own succulents and herbs from the greenhouse.

Kaleidoscope Festival

Enjoy a day filled with live performances — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Stonecloud Stillwater Patio & Taproom — Free entry — Celebrate Child Abuse Prevention Month with music, food, and community spirit.

Calf Fry Festival 2025

April 25-27 — Downtown Stillwater — Various prices — Celebrate country music, unique culinary delights, and cowboy culture in a vibrant community festival.

Trisha Yearwood Live Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — McKnight Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket sales begin February 21 — Experience an intimate evening with Trisha Yearwood as she performs her new album alongside classic hits.

Stillwater Chamber Singers 40th Anniversary Concert

7:30 p.m. — Park View Estates — Cost info not provided — Celebrate 40 years of beautiful choral music in a family-friendly atmosphere.

Special Olympics Oklahoma Summer Games

May 14-16 — Stillwater High School — Free entry — Celebrate the spirit of competition with thousands of athletes competing in diverse sports and festivities.

Stillwater High School Graduation

7-9 p.m. — Gallagher-Iba Arena — Free entry — Celebrate the cherished memories and bright futures of Stillwater High School graduates as they walk the stage.