Inside OSU Podcast

On December 25, 1890, it was announced that a university would be established in Payne County. Since then, Oklahoma State has gone from a small, rural school to having five campuses with six colleges and countless career paths ranging from architecture to hospitality. OSU started with fewer than 100 students based primarily in the county and has grown to 25,000 students from all over the world. OStateTV’s Meghan Robinson sits down with the head of OSU archives, David Peters, to learn more about the history of the university.

Bill Hancock has managed high profile NCAA events such as the Final Four, the BCS and the College Football Playoff.  But his biggest challenge was the loss of his son, Will Hancock, in the plane crash that killed Will and nine other members of the OSU family on January 27, 2001.  In an interview recorded in 2016, Bill Hancock sat down with Burns Hargis to discuss his book “Riding with the Blue Moth”, which describes his journey through dealing with the grief of losing his son...

Due to COVID-19, more students could be staying in Stillwater over winter break than in past years.  OStateTV's Malley Jones sat down with OSU’s Director of Housing and Residential Life, Dr. Leon McClinton, to find out which services will be open or available on campus until classes resume in January.  

The spring 2021 semester at Oklahoma State University is scheduled to start on January 19, 2021.  OStateTV’s Meghan Robinson sat down with Dr. Jeanette Mendez, Vice Provost of Academic Affairs, and Dr. Doug Hallenbeck, Vice President of Student Affairs, to find out what you can expect for the spring semester….

Thanksgiving is going to look different this year, but that doesn’t mean there aren't fun and creative ways to celebrate. OStateTV’s Meghan Robinson called in Andrea Graves and Ravi Jadeja, experts from the Robert M. Kerr Food and Agriculture Products Center, for all the tips and tricks for a safe and healthy holiday....

Oklahoma State has resources for anyone who is going through emotional stress.  Coordinator of the Student Counseling Center, Joseph Dunnigan sits down with OState TV's Malley Jones to talk about the resources available at OSU, tips on self-care and staying healthy, and how to help friends  who may be struggling…

This December, Oklahoma State University will hold its first ever virtual commencement.  OStateTV’s Meghan Robinson sat down with OSU Registrar Rita Peaster to answer your questions about the Class of 2020 Commencement ceremonies….

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Pokes Palooza will be held instead of OSU’s traditional Homecoming celebration.  OStateTV’s Kelsey Briggs sat down with Homecoming Executive Director Clarissa Ratzlaff to find out more….

 Each year, freshman in Oklahoma State University fraternities and sororities show off their singing and dancing in Freshman Follies.  Due to COVID-19, Freshman Follies is being postponed this year, and instead OSU Fraternity and Sorority Affairs will be presenting a virtual show called the Greek Showdown. OStateTV's Malley Jones has more on what you can expect during the Greek Showdown...

As the election approaches, you might find yourself going to the internet to research the candidates and issues.  But how do you figure out what information is true and not true?   OStateTV’s Meghan Robinson speaks with Dr. Matt Motta, an assistant professor of political science at Oklahoma State University.  Motta researches American politics and public opinion.  He tells us how you can tell the difference between online information that’s true and false…

 For college students, the voting process can be confusing, especially for students from out of state.  Knowing where, when and how to properly submit your vote is crucial.  Our guest this week is Joseph Anthony, a visiting professor in the Department of Political Science at Oklahoma State University.  Anthony explains what college students need to know to have their vote counted in this year’s election…

Oklahoma State University Army and Air Force ROTC provides scholarship opportunities, as well as academic, leadership and physical training opportunities for students.  OStateTV’s Kelsey Briggs has the answers to frequently asked questions about ROTC.

Oklahoma State University’s Department of Theatre will have performances this fall, and they will be available to the public.  OStateTV’s Malley Jones sat down with David Kersnar, the head of theatre at OSU.  They discuss how the OSU theatre department has stepped back in time to develop their approach to the fall 2020 season…

It was nearly a year ago when the McKnight Center for the Performing Arts at Oklahoma State University opened to the public with performances by the New York Philharmonic.  In March, the inaugural season was paused due to COVID-19.  In this Inside OSU Podcast, OStateTV’s Kelsey Briggs sits down with Mark Blakeman, the Marilynn and Carl Thoma Executive Director of The McKnight Center.  Blakeman gives a status update for the 2020-2021 season and discusses the impact that COVID-19 has had on the arts….

Robert Ballard has combined his skills in oceanography, geology and archeology for groundbreaking underwater research.  His findings include the remains of the RMS Titanic and John F. Kennedy’s PT-109.  Ballard sat down with OSU President Burns Hargis in early 2013 to discuss his research….