Oklahoma State University.Oklahoma State University Oklahoma State University, at Stillwater; land-grant and state supported; coeducational; chartered 1890, opened 1891 as Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College, renamed 1957. has been given a $165 million "boon." Oilman Oil´man n. 1. One who deals in oils; formerly, one who dealt in oils and pickles. 2. A person working in the petroleum industry, esp. an oil company executive. Noun 1. Boone Pickens, 77, made the generous gift to his alma mater, giving specific instructions that the money be used to expand OSU's athletic complex. The donation, which is the largest ever made to an NCAA NCAA abbr. National Collegiate Athletic Association athletic program, will be used to build a new sports complex, including the planned Boone Pickens Stadium “Lewis Field” redirects here. For the NASA research center, see Glenn Research Center. Boone Pickens Stadium, formerly known as Lewis Field, is home to the Oklahoma State University college football team. , a multi-purpose facility. Pickens has told the press that developing such facilities will bring OSU's sports program to the next level, and help the university develop stronger ties with its alumni. Go Cowboys ... |
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