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THE CHAMP: Beau knows Rodeo!
OPSU freshman wins national title in Goat Tying

Casper, Wyo. – Oklahoma Panhandle State University freshman Beau Peterson (Council Grove, Kan.) etched her name in the Aggies’ Rodeo history book by winning the Goat Tying national championship at the 2019 College National Finals Rodeo at the Casper Events Center. In all, OPSU had four team members competing in Saturday’s finale of...

OPSU soccer already building community relations

Oklahoma Panhandle State University’s new Head Women’s Soccer Coach, Mike Rosso, is already hard at work building a culture for OPSU soccer. Rosso...

Thatcher wins first go-round of CNFR Saddle Bronc on Day 1

Casper, Wyo. – The Oklahoma Panhandle State University men’s rodeo team kicked off its defense of the National College Rodeo Association back-to-back...

Samson Balachander —Courtesy Photo

Alumni Spotlight: Samson Balachander

A 2009 graduate, Samson Balachander, came to Panhandle State from Kodaikanal, India by what he says was “several random circumstances or the hand of God.” The...

Aggies Rodeo ready to ride at 2019 CNFR

Casper, Wyo.- The Oklahoma Panhandle State University men’s and women’s rodeo teams will be trying to make some program history when they travel...

Coombs announces departure from OPSU men’s hoops

Goodwell, Okla. – Oklahoma Panhandle State University Director of Athletics Meghan Mulcahy has announced that men’s basketball Head Coach Aaron Coombs...

Jade Singleton-Reich —Photo by Chris Urias

Staff Spotlight: Jade Singleton-Reich

Originally from Denver, Colo., Jade Singleton-Reich is the Director of High School and Community Relations at Panhandle State. Following graduation from Fort Hays...

With its coaches in place, OPSU Athletics set to debut the world’s “Beautiful Game"

Click here to watch Intro Video Goodwell, Okla. - The world’s most popular sport – and one of the oldest – will be brand new to the Oklahoma...

The annual Deke Latham Memorial Bronc Riding School was held May 9-12 at the Henry C. Hitch Arena in Guymon, Okla. —Photo by Taylor Jacobson

Bronc School Continues Legacy

Goodwell, Okla. — The annual Deke Latham Memorial Bronc Riding School continues to grow the legacy of the red and blue vests of Oklahoma Panhandle State University...

Dr. Cheng-Hsien Wu —Photo by Chris Urias

Faculty Spotlight: Cheng-Hsien Wu

Associate Professor in the Department of Education Dr. Cheng-Hsien Wu is from Tainan City, Taiwan. She is an advisor for Student Oklahoma Education Association (SOEA)...

Photo courtesy Chris Urias

Staff Spotlight: Mike Lamar

Grounds Supervisor Mike Lamar and his crew take great pride in keeping the Panhandle State campus looking its finest. Lamar oversees the care of all the exterior...

Lazyman Triathlon Challenge finishers smile following a recent awards ceremony at the Noble Center. —Photo by Danae Moore

Another Successful Lazyman Triathlon Challenge

Goodwell, Okla. — Always a challenge and great preparation for the summer, the third annual Lazyman Triathlon saw another successful year with 38 total participants...

Mark your calendar for New Student Orientation!

Join Us for 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 number of graduates were recognized during the annual Ag Banquet in honor of their academic accomplishments. Alicia Allen (center) is pictured here with Dean Shawna Tucker (left) and Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs Dr. Julie Dinger (right). —Photo by Hannah Haase

Ag Students Honored at Annual Banquet

Goodwell, Okla. — The annual Agriculture Awards Banquet for Oklahoma Panhandle State University Agriculture students was Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at 7 p.m....

Students in the Teacher Education Program gathered for a special convocation on May 8. —Photo by Danae Moore

Education Students Celebrated in Convocation

Goodwell, Okla. — Class of 2018-2019 students in the Oklahoma Panhandle State University Teacher Education Program participated in a special convocation ceremony...

Enroll Now for Summer Classes

Goodwell, Okla. — School may be out for the summer for some, but Oklahoma Panhandle State University has options for everyone! From traditional courses to...

Hannah Hammack (right) was named the 2019 J.R.P. Sewell award winner during the 109th Panhandle State Commencement. —Photo by Danae Moore

Hammack Receives J.R.P. Sewell Award

Goodwell, Okla. — 2019 Graduate Hannah Hammack was named this year’s J.R.P. Sewell Award winner at the 109th Oklahoma Panhandle State University Commencement...

Annual Belly Open Golf Tournament Set for July 12 & 13

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Goodwell, Okla.—It’s time for all golf enthusiasts and friends of Oklahoma Panhandle State University Athletics to mark...

It was a full house for the 109th Commencement Ceremony at Panhandle State held May 9, 2019. —Photo by A.J. Ingo

Congratulations to the Class of 2019!

Goodwell, Okla. — The Oklahoma Panhandle State University Class of 2019 was joined by an arena full of family and friends to celebrate the 109th Commencement...

Four OPSU Softball players honored by SAC

Goodell, Okla. – The Oklahoma Panhandle State University softball team, fresh off of its best season in program history, had four of its players – Jewell...

May 9-12 in Goodwell

It's Time for the Annual Bronc School!

Goodwell, Okla. — Oklahoma Panhandle State University isn’t called “Saddle Bronc U” for no reason and the annual Deke Latham Memorial Bronc...

Agronomy students finished third in the Precision Agriculture Contest and fourth in the Crops Judging Contest at NACTA. —Courtesy photo

Top Five Finishes for Agronomy at NACTA

Goodwell, Okla. — The Oklahoma Panhandle State University Agronomy Department made a great showing at the annual North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture...

Oklahoma Panhandle State University Commencement ceremonies are Thursday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m. at Anchor D Arena in Oscar Williams Field House. — Photo Courtesy Campus Communications

Commencement Set for May 9th

Goodwell, Okla. — Oklahoma Panhandle State University Commencement ceremonies are Thursday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m. at Anchor D Arena in Oscar Williams Field House....

Rylee Higgins —Photo by Chris Urias

Student Spotlight: Rylee Higgins

A natural choice, Panhandle State was the perfect fit for Rylee Higgins after graduating from Texhoma High School in 2016. “Many great things brought me to...

Regent Joe Hall visited campus on April 22nd and visited with student leaders. —Photo by Rylee Higgins

Regent Hall Visits with Student Leaders

Goodwell, Okla. — Mr. Joe D. Hall is one of the nine appointed members of the Oklahoma A&M Board of Regents, and on Monday, April 22, 2019 Mr. Hall visited...

Everyone is invited to attend "Three", a Bachelor of Fine Arts art exhibit.

Art Exhibit Features Graduating Seniors

Goodwell, Okla. — Oklahoma Panhandle State University senior art students Rebekah Coen, Josh Mark, and Sam Ortiz invite you to join them for “Three”,...

Aggie Softball takes aim at second-straight SAC post-season berth

Oklahoma City, Okla. – Oklahoma Panhandle State University’s softball team will open post-season play in the Sooner Athletic Conference tournament on...

Both the mens and womens teams won second place in the Central Plains Region, which allows them to take a full team to the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) in June. —Photo by Danae Moore

Men’s and Women’s Teams Qualify for the CNFR

Guymon, Okla. — The Oklahoma Panhandle State University Rodeo Team hosted the last college rodeo of the year right here in Guymon, Okla. The team put on a...

Animal Science students competed in three different contests at the recent NACTA Conference. —Courtesy photo

Animal Science Students Compete at NACTA

Goodwell, Okla. — Students from Oklahoma Panhandle State University traveled to Murray State University in Murray, Ky. for the North American Colleges and...

The Livestock Judging Team Keeps it Moving

Goodwell, Okla. — The Oklahoma Panhandle State University Livestock Judging Team have been on the move this season, and with three shows under their belt already...