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Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Stillwater. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ OSU Arts Week returned for the first time since the 1970s—led by the OSU Arts Committee and supported by more than 10 art departments—and concluded after a week of free performances, interactive activities, and student displays that engaged both the campus and Stillwater community. The festival, which kicked off on April 18, showcased visual, performing, and applied arts across multiple disciplines. OSU
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Ying Zhang leads a three-year project with the Hamm Institute at the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology to build an energy grid that uses trusted AI for local, real-time decisions. Her work aims to make future power systems more efficient and secure—helping prevent blackouts and cyberattacks. OSU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ OSU has partnered with Google AI to offer free AI courses and certificates (including digital analytics, digital marketing, and project management) to students and faculty this fall semester, a program aimed at building skills that employers seek. OSU
- ➤ Debbie Macomber will headline OSU Library’s largest annual fundraiser on Oct. 9 at the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center in Stillwater, featuring dinner, complimentary wine and a Q&A session (ticket sales support the library with individual tickets priced at $125, half of which is a tax-deductible gift). OSU
- ➤ Dr. Joseph Campbell said his meeting with mentor Dr. Rao Yarlagadda at OSU in Stillwater changed his life and sparked his work in voice biometrics and artificial intelligence. His work at the NSA and MIT improved secure calls—he now leads a national study to boost security and mentor future innovators. OSU
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Coach Mike Gundy said that the Cowboys will face UT Martin on Aug. 28 with 27 newcomers—mostly transfers expected to play on defense—which doubles last year’s count. The update comes 19 days after his last media briefing, as the team upholds its core values while preparing for the season opener. The O'Colly
- ➤ OSU coach Mike Gundy said there are no updates on which player—Zane Flores or Hauss Hejny—will start as quarterback before the season opener against UT Martin. Both players continue to compete, gain reps in practice and learn the system as the team prepares for the game. The O'Colly
- ➤ OSU hired veteran coach Todd Grantham as its new defensive coordinator after a 3-9 season led to major coaching changes. Grantham, who has 12 seasons of FBS experience, will start in six days and plans to mix up defensive roles—switching player duties to pressure the quarterback. The O'Colly
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Matt Ferrell Comedy Night
9-11:59 p.m. — Bad Brad's Bar-B-Q — $15 presale, $20 at the door — Enjoy laughter with Oklahoma's Matt Ferrell and delicious BBQ.
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Sam Barber Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — Tumbleweed Dancehall & Concert Venue — Ticket info available — Experience an unforgettable night of live music with rising artist Sam Barber.
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Hugh Jackman Live
6-7:30 p.m. — McKnight Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience an enchanting evening with Hugh Jackman performing hit songs from his most beloved roles.
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