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| − | Oklahoma State University is a public university located in Stillwater, [[Oklahoma]]. The school was founded on December 25, 1890, as Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College. The name was changed to its current format in 1957. There are also 3 other campuses located in [[Oklahoma City]], [[Tulsa]], and [[Okmulgee]]. Enrollment totals for these four campuses is around 26,000 students. | + | '''Oklahoma State University''' is a public university located in Stillwater, [[Oklahoma]]. The school was founded on December 25, 1890, as Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College. The name was changed to its current format in 1957. There are also 3 other campuses located in [[Oklahoma City]], [[Tulsa]], and [[Okmulgee]]. Enrollment totals for these four campuses is around 26,000 students. |
== Athletics == | == Athletics == | ||
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Prominent figures: | Prominent figures: | ||
| − | * [[Henry Iba]]- Basketball Coach, led Cowboys to first back to back NCAA Basketball Championship in 1945-46 | + | *[[Henry Iba]]- Basketball Coach, led Cowboys to first back to back NCAA Basketball Championship in 1945-46 |
| − | * [[Eddie Sutton]] - Basketball Coach | + | *[[Eddie Sutton]] - Basketball Coach |
| − | * [[Barry Sanders]] - Football Player, 1988 Heisman Trophy Winner, #3 on All Time NFL Rushing List | + | *[[Barry Sanders]] - Football Player, 1988 Heisman Trophy Winner, #3 on All Time NFL Rushing List |
| − | * [[Thurman Thomas]] - Football Player, #11 on All Time NFL Rushing List | + | *[[Thurman Thomas]] - Football Player, #11 on All Time NFL Rushing List |
| − | * [[John Smith (wrestler)|John Smith]] - Wrestler/Coach, 2 time Olympic Gold Medalist | + | *[[John Smith (wrestler)|John Smith]] - Wrestler/Coach, 2 time Olympic Gold Medalist |
| − | == | + | == External Links == |
| − | [http:// | + | *[http://okstate.edu Official Website] |
| + | *[http://www.okstate.com Oklahoma State University Athletics] | ||
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| − | [[Category:Universities]] | + | [[Category: Colleges and Universities]] |
Revision as of 01:04, December 22, 2007
Oklahoma State University is a public university located in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The school was founded on December 25, 1890, as Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College. The name was changed to its current format in 1957. There are also 3 other campuses located in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Okmulgee. Enrollment totals for these four campuses is around 26,000 students.
Athletics
The Oklahoma State University athletic team name is the Cowboys and their mascot is Pistol Pete. The university has a rich athletic tradition and has been awarded 48 NCAA National Championships, which ranks fourth all-time behind Stanford, USC, and UCLA.
Prominent figures:
- Henry Iba- Basketball Coach, led Cowboys to first back to back NCAA Basketball Championship in 1945-46
- Eddie Sutton - Basketball Coach
- Barry Sanders - Football Player, 1988 Heisman Trophy Winner, #3 on All Time NFL Rushing List
- Thurman Thomas - Football Player, #11 on All Time NFL Rushing List
- John Smith - Wrestler/Coach, 2 time Olympic Gold Medalist