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Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
Good morning, Stillwater. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local OSU leaders have created the Boone Pickens Legacy Experience to let visitors interact with exhibits that preserve his stories and original office items for families and students in Stillwater; the museum held limited tours in April and will open fully on June 3 (Tuesday–Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at Boone Pickens Stadium. OSU
- ➤ Today, the OSU Museum of Art in Stillwater opened the free exhibition 'Fur, Fangs, Feathers & Fins' — showcasing amphibians, apex predators, and other species in fleeting habitats — providing a unique look at nature's art. Stillwater News Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ CAGLE director Caitlin Kelley earned the prestigious Fulbright International Education Administrators Award and will travel to South Korea for a cross-cultural seminar from June 8—21. She will visit several universities and attend the OSU Global alumni gathering on June 21—expanding opportunities for international education partnerships. OSU
- ➤ Oklahoma State University announced that its Department of Integrative Biology and its Department of Plant Biology, Ecology, and Evolution will merge to form the Department of Biology on July 1. The consolidation will allow faculty to share resources—streamlining course sequences and boosting collaborative research in genetics, evolution and environmental protection. OSU
- ➤ OSU President Jim Hess urged state lawmakers to approve $295 million for a new veterinary hospital that will replace the outdated 1981 building and train more veterinarians to support Oklahoma’s food supply. He warned that without the funding the college could struggle to meet future demand as many rural veterinarians near retirement — a gap that could weaken the state’s agricultural economy. OSU
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ No. 4 Oklahoma State beat No. 5 Oklahoma University in match play at the NCAA Men’s Golf Championships and will face No. 8 Ole Miss next round—helped by wins from Filip Fahlberg-Johnsson, Ethan Fang, and Preston Stout. The O'Colly
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2025 National Wrestling Hall of Fame Honors Weekend
June 6-7 — National Wrestling Hall of Fame & Museum — Details to be announced — Celebrate the induction of wrestling legends and the sport's rich history with enthusiasts and supporters.
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Red Dirt Rangers Live Concert
Time TBD — Stonecloud Stillwater Patio & Taproom — Free to attend — Experience over 35 years of Red Dirt music in the heart of Stillwater.
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