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Leading Oklahoma State University as President. Focused on student success & @okstate’s land-grant mission. Husband, father, grandpa. #GoPokes

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A Sea of Orange! 🍊🤠

#okstatehc | #TheCodeCalls

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Apparently, college life comes with a little extra drama. 🤠🧡

Homecoming 2026. Stillwater showed up differently. ✨

Some nights deserve their own highlight reel.

#osuhomecoming #oklahomastate #stillwaterok #collegelife #vinayakoffscript

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Y’all sure do make this America’s Greatest Homecoming 🧡🖤

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Forever grateful to be a Cowboy! 🧡🤠

In honor of heading back to my Alma Mater for America’s Greatest Homecoming tomorrow, I thought this would be the perfect time to share just how much Oklahoma State means to me!

A HUGE thank you to @okstatealumni for sponsoring a scholarship ad in the Miss America program book! It means so much to have the continued support of my Cowboy family. Swipe to read a little more about my OSU journey!

And speaking of Homecoming… you can catch me in the Sea of Orange Parade TOMORROW morning beginning at 9 AM! After spending the past four years participating in the parade with OSU Pom and as OSU Homecoming Queen, getting to return this year as Miss Oklahoma makes it even more special!! 🥹

There really is no place like Stillwater!! Proud to be a Cowboy, and forever loyal and true! GO POKES! 🧡🤠

#MissOklahoma #MissAmerica #OkState #OSU #GoPokes

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America’s Greatest Homecoming 🤠

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We enjoyed welcoming the Oklahoma A&M Board of Regents to #OSUIT today!

During their visit, Regents toured our Okmulgee campus and got an up-close look at the hands-on learning environments that prepare OSUIT students for successful careers.

Thank you to the Regents for spending time on our campus and seeing what makes OSUIT special! Two people are walking on a path outside in a park-like setting with trees and grass. The person on the left is wearing a light shirt and holding a phone, while the person on the right is in a suit with an orange bow tie. They appear to be engaged in conversation. The lighting suggests a sunlit or late afternoon setting.

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Exactly where we want to be

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It’s almost time for the Sea of Orange Parade 🧡

The parade will begin tomorrow at 9 a.m. at 9th and Main Street and travel north on Main to Hall of Fame Avenue. Come see nearly 150 entries as they make their way through Stillwater — or watch the livestream on OSU’s Youtube.

#okstatehc | #GoPokes

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When Jim Hess stepped into the role of Oklahoma State University president, he had goals for the university. O’Colly Editor-In-Chief Caleson Coon asked him how far OSU has come, what progress has been made and what goals are still ahead.

Watch what he had to say, and make sure to pick up the paper tomorrow, and check out ocolly.com for the full in-depth interview with President Hess.

Video by: Megan Gibson
Interview by: Caleson Coon

#ocolly #ocollycreative #ocollynewsroom #okstate

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Oklahoma State University kicks off the 105th edition of America’s Greatest Homecoming with the annual fountain dyeing event on Oct. 18, 2026. The theme for this year is “The Code Calls Us Home.”

#oklahomastateuniversity #americasgreatesthomecoming #stillwaterok

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What is the vision for Oklahoma State University?

The O’Colly Editor-in-Chief Caleson Coon sat down with OSU President Jim Hess to ask about his vision for the university and its future.

Video by: Megan Gibson
Interview by: Caleson Coon

Follow The O’Colly for more coverage of OSU and the Stillwater community. Read more at ocolly.com from our interview with Dr. Hess.

#ocolly #ocollycreative #ocollynewsroom #okstate

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The #CowboyFamily lives by the Cowboy Code 🤠

At #okstate, Cowboys live out the guiding principles set by our code. It’s a way of life, shared by anyone who answers the call.

Across every corner of Oklahoma, throughout north Texas, and around the world, OSU Cowboys are serving, advancing public good and standing for what matters.

Hear their stories firsthand at codecalls.okstate.edu and with our link in bio.

#TheCodeCalls | #GoPokes

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