African American Student Resources
OSU serves African Americans
Oklahoma State University is a nationally recognized leader with an unwavering commitment
to achieving inclusive excellence across its university system.
African American student organizations unify and promote the cultural heritage of
African Americans. These groups promote the interaction between the academic, social,
and political worlds of the black students attending OSU. We desire to create a more
functional relationship with the general community on the Oklahoma State University
campus.
OSU African American Highlights
OSU is among the top 100 degree producers for African American and biracial/multiracial
graduates (2014-2019)
50%
increase
in African American students earning a bachelor's degree from 2010-2019
8
years straight
of OSU receiving the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award
97%
increase
in undergraduate students of color from Fall 2009 to Fall 2018
African American Student Organizations
OSU provides African American students with resources to enrich their campus experience
through such organizations as the African American Student Association (Afro-Am),
National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) and Minority Women’s Association, giving students
the opportunity to lead, provide community service and promote cultural unity.
OSU is proud to cultivate an environment where the student body is able to celebrate
and promote Black History Month. In 2020, the Mr. and Miss Black OSU scholarship pageant celebrated its 50th anniversary.
The pageant continues to symbolize the importance of education and diversity on Oklahoma
State’s campus.
Still Standing Tall
OSU senior overcomes obstacles with help from Institutional Diversity
There is no quit in Oklahoma State University senior Adam Martin.
The history (pre-law) major has been knocked down but never defeated while pursuing
his long-term goals of practicing law and running for political office.
Programs and Resources
African American Student Association
NAACP
Minority Women's Association
African American Business Students Association
National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
Oklahoma Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (OK-LSAMP)
International Student Organization
National Society of Black Engineers
Black Graduate Student Association
Black Alumni Association
African Student Organization
Association of Black Psychologists
Minority Association of Pre-Health/Pre-Medical Students
Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Science
National Association of Black Journalists
“I was never trying to make history. I was just a regular woman and teacher wanting to further my education so that I could improve my community and the lives of my students.”
- Nancy Randolph Davis
The first African American student to attend Oklahoma A&M College in 1949
The first African American student to attend Oklahoma A&M College in 1949
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