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University Livestock Investigation

OPSU is investigating an incident that happened over the weekend and resulted in the loss of university livestock. As this is an ongoing investigation, the university will not comment any further at this time.

Upward Bound Students with President, Dr. Julie Dinger and Dean, Valentina Allen

OPSU Upward Bound Completed Summer Program

The OPSU Upward Bound Program completed its summer after a 6-week program. The 9th-12th grade students took classes such as Science, English, Mathematics, Computer,...

Chyanna Black Named Executive Director of the Panhandle State Foundation

Oklahoma Panhandle State University and the Panhandle State Foundation are excited to announce Chyanna Black as the newest Executive Director of the Foundation....

Katie Robertson and Johanna Mergelman

OPSU Meat Lab Awarded Overall Champions in Iowa

The OPSU Meat Lab traveled to Des Moines, Iowa, for the American Association of Meat Processors Convention and American Cured Meat Championships. Two students made...

Improvements to Campus Dining with Great Western Dining Partnership

Panhandle State will see new changes and improvements in campus dining starting this Fall semester. These improvements are led by student leaders and observable...

Pictured: Sara Hitch, Manuel Medina, Julie Johnson, Hunter Harris, Haylee Behne, Loren Breon, Jayden Valdez, Kim Smith

PBL Success Starts at NLC 2022

Students of the Gamma Mu Chapter of Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) created their success story as they competed at the 2022 National...

Regent Jarold Callahan

Oklahoma A&M Board of Regents elects Callahan as Board Chair

The Oklahoma A&M Board of Regents announced the election of Regent Jarold Callahan to the position of Board Chair. Callahan’s term begins July 1. He succeeds...

A.J. Ingo and Dr. Blanton

Panhandle State Meat Lab Excels at Competition

The Oklahoma Panhandle State University Meat Lab competed at the Oklahoma Texas Meat Processors Convention and Cured Meats Competition this last weekend. They secured...

Dr. Ryan Blanton

Blanton Named OPSU Vice President of Advancement

On June 1, 2022, the Oklahoma A&M Board of Regents voted to name Dr. Ryan Blanton Vice President of Advancement for Oklahoma Panhandle State University. Dr....

Law Enforcement Training Hosted by Panhandle State

OPSU Police Department hosts practical tactics training for law enforcement on the OPSU campus for the next two weeks. The local law enforcement agencies that attended...

Dr. Julie Dinger Selected as Next President of Oklahoma Panhandle State University

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – The A&M Board of Regents has announced the appointment of Dr. Julie Dinger as the next President of Oklahoma Panhandle State...

Alumni Spotlight: Andy Brown

Originally from Keyes, Oklahoma, Andy Brown graduated from Panhandle State in 2005 with a Bachelor's of Science majoring in Health and Physical Education. He credits...

Faculty Spotlight: Brian Lankford

Raised in Liberal, Kansas, Brian Lankford finished his high school years in Tyrone, Oklahoma. After high school, he graduated with a Master's in Sports Medicine...

Student Spotlight: Whitney Davis

Senior Whitney Davis is from Johnson, Kansas, but has her eyes set on bigger places. Upon graduating from Panhandle State, Whitney will be moving to Orlando, Florida,...

Staff Spotlight: Ashlee Bruner

Born and raised in Hooker, Oklahoma, Ashlee Bruner is an essential part of the Business Office at Panhandle State. She serves as the Bursar and also does jobs for...

Karson Neville at 2021 Commencement Ceremony

Students Soar to New Heights in Early College High School Program

The Early College High School Program at Oklahoma Panhandle State currently has 24 students enrolled; 20 students from Guymon High and 4 from Goodwell High. This...

Standing: Kim Smith (HALO Advisor), Yesse Cano, Erika (Community Volunteer), Jose Lopez, Annette Gandara, Yolette Gandara, Juliette Gandara, Vicente Flores.<br /><br />Kneeling: Fatima Molina, Sofia Marquez, Manuel Medina, Efrain Lopez-Cervantes (Guymon Rotarian).<br /><br />Not Pictured: Jayden Valdez

OPSU HALO Volunteers in Guymon during National Volunteer Month

Panhandle State Hispanic American Leadership Organization (HALO) Members participated in several events during National Volunteer Month. On April 4th, four HALO...

Judge Ronald Kincannon

Judge Ronald Kincannon Selected as the 2022 Commencement Program Speaker

Judge Ronald Kincannon is an Oklahoma Panhandle native, graduating from Plainview High School. He then went on to graduate from Panhandle State in 1970. Kincannon...

Back row - Haylee Behne, Jesus Mesta, Hunter Harris, Jayden Valdez, Manuel Medina.<br />Front row – Shalom Ngalaba, Loren Breon.

OPSU PBL Dominates at State Leadership Conference

Oklahoma Panhandle State University Phi Beta Lamba (PBL) members participated in the State Leadership Conference (SLC) on March 26 at Mid-American Christian University...

Three Finalists Named in OPSU Presidential Search

The Search Committee for a new president of Oklahoma Panhandle State University has narrowed the candidates to three finalists. They include: Dr. Julie Dinger,...

McKinlee Martin, Karina Ruiz, Alejandra Hernandez, Brandi Powers, Emily Elliott, and Tanner ‘TJ’ Schmidt

Spring 2022 Student Interns at Panhandle State

The Spring 2022 interns for the College of Arts and Education at Panhandle State are excited to for their student teaching positions. The students are teaching in...

Anchor D Bank represented at Aggie Connections

3rd Annual Aggie Connections Event was a Success

The 3rd Annual Aggie Connections event was a great success, with 25 businesses and schools present. The Academic Records Center hosted the event on April 11th in...

Alumni Spotlight: Debbie Sharpe

Debbie Sharpe, originally from Springfield, CO, is the Director of the National...

Faculty Spotlight: Brandi Granett

Raised in Princeton, New Jersey, Brandi Granett was surrounded by dairy and hay farms in the middle of New Jersey. Granett is the Instructional Designer at Panhandle...

Student Spotlight: Austin Jacobs

Senior Austin Jacobs came to Panhandle State to further his education and continue his baseball journey. Originally from West Sacramento, California, Jacobs found...

Staff Spotlight: Robert Etbauer

Panhandle State Rodeo legend Robert Etbauer has built various connections in the Goodwell area and across the country. Etbauer is originally from Ree Heights, South...

Panhandle State Alumni Announces 2022 Spring Alumni On the Move honoree, Dr. Jack Bryon Test, Jr.

Dr. Jack Bryon Test, Jr. is a Guymon native working as an Internal Medicine Physician in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He has been named the Spring 2022 Alumni On the Move honoree....

Alumni Association Announces 2022 Hall of Fame Inductees

The Panhandle State Association of Alumni and Friends is excited to announce the selection of the 2022 Alumni Ambassador Hall of Fame Inductees, Dr. Russell Edenborough...

Panhandle State Students Attend Higher Education Day at the State Capitol

Panhandle State students and employees represented Higher Education Day on February 15th. The students and employees who attended were Felipe Covarrubia, Kodle LaForce,...

The 21st Annual Paul Farrell Memorial Art Auction Set for March 4th

The 21st Annual Paul Farrell Memorial Art Auction is set for Friday, March 4th. The theme for this year’s auction is “Masquerade.” Oklahoma Panhandle...