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PBL members are in Baltimore at the National Leadership Conference. —Courtesy photo

PBL at National Leadership Conference

Goodwell, Okla. — Looking to add to their collection of Top 10 finishes, Oklahoma Panhandle State University’s Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) members and advisors are at the National Leadership Conference (NLC) in Baltimore, Md. June 23-26. The best and brightest of PBL groups from across the country will convene to compete in leadership events,...

Moratorium by State Regents has negative impact on Panhandle’s plan to grow and be sustainable

Goodwell, Okla. — Oklahoma Panhandle State University has received notice that the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE) have placed a moratorium...

Panhandle State Men’s Basketball Adds Six Newcomers

Goodwell, Okla.—Head Men’s Basketball Coach Aaron Coombs has let no grass grow beneath his feet since arriving at Panhandle State in mid-April. Jumping...

The Panhandle State Mens Rodeo team secured the Universitys second consecutive National Title on Saturday night, June 16th at the CNFR in Casper, Wyo. This championship took the Universitys tally to seven with previous titles in 1997, 1998, 2000, 2004, 2013, 2017, and now 2018. —Photo by Dan Hubbell

Men's Rodeo Wins Consecutive National Championship

Goodwell, Okla. — When a team rises above expectations and seizes an opportunity, grand achievements follow. The Oklahoma Panhandle State University Rodeo...

Will Martin finished round three in the second place position with a 79-point ride. He looks to have another great ride tonight in the short round at the CNFR. —Photo by Dan Hubbell

Panhandle State Men in Hot Pursuit of Back-to-Back Titles

Goodwell, Okla. — When the dust settled at the Casper Events Center in Casper, Wyo. at the 2017 edition of the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR), the Oklahoma...

Panhandle State Announces Spring 2018 Honor Roll

Goodwell, Okla. — Oklahoma Panhandle State University has released its honor list for the 2018 spring semester and over 250 students were given recognition...

Higgins, Heathington Selected to 2018 Sooner Athletic Conference All-Academic Golf Team

Goodwell, Okla.— On Wednesday, June 13, the Sooner Athletic Conference released its 2018 All-Academic Team for men's and women's golf. Oklahoma Panhandle State...

Deborah Ask —Photo by Chris Urias

Staff Spotlight: Deborah Ask

It only takes a minute of visiting with the Murphy-Brown Water Quality Testing Lab Director Deborah Ask to see her passion for the work she does, as well as the...

Hannah Hammack —Photo by Chris Urias

Student Profile: Hannah Hammack

Hannah Hammack, a junior, is pursuing a degree in Animal Science degree with an emphasis in nutrition. A Mead, Colo. native, Hannah enjoys her time at Panhandle...

Tito Aznar —Photo by Chris Urias

Faculty Spotlight: Tito Aznar

Originally from Argentina, English Instructor Tito Aznar’s story at Panhandle State begins for him as a student at the age of 22. He began taking courses...

Josh Gordon —Courtesy photo

Alumni Spotlight: Josh Gordon

It all started at a very young age for Oklahoma Panhandle State University graduate Josh Gordon. “My love for Agricultural started on the farm. My grandfather’s...

Dustin Martinez, a first-time CNFR qualifier, brought the heat in the bull riding earning 77.5 points for a second place finish in round two. —Photo by Dan Hubbell

Martinez Places Second in Round Two

Goodwell, Okla. — Consistency is key for the Oklahoma Panhandle State University Rodeo team throughout the college rodeo season and the College National Finals...

Campus Departments Named Certified Healthy Departments

Goodwell, Okla. — In March, Oklahoma Panhandle State University received Merit Certification as a Certified Healthy Campus. In addition, several departments...

Eleven Players Named to 2018 Sooner Athletic Conference All-Academic Team for Basketball

Goodwell, Okla.— The Sooner Athletic Conference has released the 2018 All-Academic Conference Teams, with Panhandle State yielding eleven student athletes...

Baseball, Softball Yield Fourteen Athletes on 2018 SAC All-Academic Team

Goodwell, Okla.—On Monday, the Sooner Athletic Conference released the 2018 All-Academic Conference Teams, with a collective eighty-six students from the spring...

Australian native Dawson Dahm spurred his way to 78 points and a saddle bronc riding round win in the first performance of the CNFR. —Photo by Dan Hubbell Photography

Dahm Starts CNFR with Round Win

Goodwell, Okla. — The opening ceremony of the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) dubbed “Bulls, Broncs, and Breakaway” is enough to give any...

Its CNFR time as the Panhandle State Rodeo team gets set for Bulls, Broncs, and Breakaway today, Sunday, June 10th.

Time for Bulls, Broncs, and Breakaway at the CNFR

Goodwell, Okla. — Panhandle State Rodeo and College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) are two phrases often associated with each other and it is no secret why....

Summer Classes at Panhandle State

Goodwell, Okla. — Summer time is here and Oklahoma Panhandle State University summer courses started June 4, 2018. Panhandle State is offering three summer...

Helwig Farms Livestock Judging Team Endowment Received

Goodwell, Okla. — Carl and Melinda Helwig of Columbus, Kan. recently made of generous gift of support to the Livestock Judging Team at Oklahoma Panhandle State...

Jewell Lee Earns All-America and All-Region Honors

Goodwell, Okla.—Panhandle State's freshman outfielder Jewell Lee received national recognition as she was named to the 2018 NAIA Softball All-America Second...

Bolton and Ibarra Named NAIA Softball Scholar-Athletes

Kansas City, Mo.—The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletes (NAIA) announced the list of 2018 Daktronics-NAIA Women's Softball Scholar-Athletes on...

A Summer Reading program for grades K-6 will take place at McKee Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 2 p.m.

Upward Bound and McKee Library Host Summer Reading Program

Goodwell, Okla. — Oklahoma Panhandle State University is presenting a pilot library summer reading program. Youth from grades K-6 are invited to participate...

Upward Bound on Campus for Summer Camp

Goodwell, Okla. — High school students in the Upward Bound Program at Oklahoma Panhandle State University are set to get a peek at college life during...

The Annual Belly Open Golf Tournament and Aggie Sunset Social and Silent Auction will take place Aug. 3-4.

Annual Belly Open Golf Tournament Set for August 3-4

Goodwell, Okla.—Calling all golfers! Mark your calendars for Friday and Saturday, August 3-4, as the 2018 Belly Open Golf Tournament is back and better than...

2018-19 Aggie Cheer Team Announced

Goodwell, Okla.—After the first round of tryouts, Head Coach Alyssa Freeman is proud to list 19 members on Panhandle State's new NAIA Competitive Cheer roster...

Panhandle State offers three New Student Orientations throughout the summer and all new, first-time freshmen who have been admitted to Panhandle State are invited to attend.

Make Plans to Attend New Student Orientation

Goodwell, Okla. — New Student Orientation days are set at Oklahoma Panhandle State University and all future Aggies are invited to join the fun. Students will...

A special Convocation Ceremony for graduates of the School of Education was held Wednesday, April 9, 2018 at 3 p.m. in Hughes Strong Auditorium. —Photo by Sydney Dougherty

Convocation Ceremony Honors Education Graduates

Goodwell, Okla. — A special Convocation Ceremony for graduates of the School of Education was held Wednesday, April 9, 2018 at 3 p.m. in Hughes Strong Auditorium....

Tyler Meyeres (center) was named the Outstanding Agronomy Department student. She is pictured here with Agronomy Department Head Dr. Curtis Bensch (left) and Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs Dr. Julie Dinger (right). —Photo by Taylor Jacobson

Ag Students Recognized at Annual Awards Banquet

Goodwell, Okla. — The Oklahoma Panhandle State University Annual Agriculture Awards Banquet was held May 9, 2018 at 7 p.m. at the Oklahoma Panhandle Research...

SOEA Members to Serve as State Officers

Goodwell, Okla. — Recently elected, three local Student Oklahoma Education Association (SOEA) members will serve starting July 2018 as SOEA State Officers...

Bronc School Continues to Grow Legacy

Goodwell, Okla. — The short rounds of college rodeo can always be found packed full of the red and blue vests of Oklahoma Panhandle State University Rodeo...