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OSU joins networks focused on global impact Jake Sellers Staff Reporter Oklahoma State University’s work toward global sustainability has been internationally recognized. Additionally, the university has formally joined two academic networks with a focus on global sustainability. In July, the university was notified that it had been accepted as a member of both the U.N. Academic Impact Network (UNAI) and the University Global Coalition (UGC). Formed in 2010, the UNAI assembles a diverse group of students, academics, scientists, researchers, think tanks and universities from around the world. The network has over 1,600 member institutions representing over 150 countries, reaching over 25 million people in the education and research sectors worldwide. The UNAI facilitates interaction between institutions of higher education and the United Nations to contribute to the U.N.’s missions. U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the foundation of the United Nations’ work through 2030 and currently instruct the UNAI’s projects with their members. The U.N. describes SDGs as the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. World leaders adopted the SDGs in 2015, marking the most ambitious global contract ever sanctioned. SDGs are a priority of
Courtesy of Chase Davis OSU picked up Leon Johnson III, a 6-foot-5 wide receiver from George Fox, in the transfer portal.
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Courtesy of OSU U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the foundation of the United Nations’ work through 2030 and currently instruct the UNAI’s projects with their members.
the UNAI as they facilitate collaboration and publicity regarding SDG activities. “In 2020, OSU made the SDGs our framework for international engagement,” said Randy Kluver, associate provost and dean of OSU Global. “Joining UNAI
and UGC enables us to learn from other institutions and organizations about best practices in the academic context, such as curriculum development, sustainability practices, and sharing what we have learned.” See Networks on 6
downs last season and is the most experienced pass catcher and a veteran amongst the group of wideouts. A season ago, Captain wide OSU owned the secondreceiver John Paul ranked passing attack in Richardson, in addithe Big 12. tion to Bryson Green Fast forward to and Stephon Johnson 2023, and the Cowboys Jr., transferred after the are hoping to again be season, sparking a major atop those same standturnover in the wide ings, but this time after losing multiple receivers receiver room. Presley’s experience and leaderto the transfer portal. The OSU wide re- ship will become even ceiver room will heavily more important after a tumultuous offseason. utilize 2023 preseason “This season is All-Big 12 wideout gonna present differBrennan Presley, along ent problems, so we’ve with a returning Jaden Bray and multiple others just gotta deal with it from the transfer portal. when the season comes, and then we have to be Presley, who’s entering his fourth year mature enough to know what it is,” Presley said. in a Cowboys uniform, caught 67 passes for 817 yards and two touchSee Positions on 3
OSU faculty receive investment for new health care technologies
Mallory Pool Staff Reporter
Courtesy of BYU Athletics Kedon Slovis transferred to BYU after passing for nearly 10,000 yards in four years at USC and Pittsburgh.
A new quarterback and fresh defensive identity leading BYU’s charge into Big 12
Braden Bush Sports Editor Over the next few weeks, The O’Colly sports staff will release its Big 12 preseason rankings in the form of team previews. This time, it’s the BYU Cougars, which our writers picked to finish 10th. BYU needed to make some big additions in the offseason and do so quickly. The Cougars lost start-
ing quarterback Jaren Hall, top running back Chris Brooks and leading receiver Puka Nacua, all now on NFL rosters, from last season’s 8-5 squad. On top of that, 20 players hopped into the transfer portal just as BYU headed into its maiden season in the Big 12. BYU countered by picking up 21 transfers, and none bigger than quarterback Kedon Slovis. A Pittsburgh transfer, Slovis also spent time at USC and has thrown for just shy of 10,000 yards and 68 touchdowns in four collegiate seasons. Now, the senior with plenty of Power Five experience will lead the Cougars into the Big 12. “I love his decision-making and his efficiency. He is exactly what I expected him to be,” said
BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick during spring camp, “calm demeanor, and always in control out on the field. I wasn’t surprised how well he took to the leadership role because I had heard great things about him before I met him, and once I got to know him, I could see those qualities for myself. Slovis passed for 2,397 yards in 2022 but only threw 10 touchdowns against nine interceptions. Since his freshman season at USC, when he threw for more than 3,500 yards and 30 touchdowns, his performance has dipped. His completion percentage has dropped each season – last year he completed 58.4% of passes. See Big 12 on 3
outcomes by backing the development of vital virtual health technologies that target regional health care delivery gaps. Canopy’s initial investment totals $400,000 and was awarded to four faculty members from different partnered institutions with two being from OSU. They were chosen to receive non-dilutive funding and professional mentorship to quicken the commercialization of their intellectual property. “The Canopy Health tech program is well aligned with OSU’s One Health initiative, and in particular is helping drive virtual and data health technologies to market via venturebackable startup companies,” said Elizabeth Pollard, OSU Research Foundation executive director.
Canopy HealthTech has selected two Oklahoma State University faculty members to receive support and funding to further health care with innovative technology. OSU, the University of Oklahoma, the University of Tulsa and Tulsa Innovation Labs announced, in January, the launch of Canopy HealthTech—a new multiyear program to further the commercialization of virtual health innovations from the state’s universities. The initiative’s goal is to catalyze startup growth and increase and improve health care See Investment on 6
Courtesy of OSU Canopy HealthTech has selected two Oklahoma State University faculty members to receive support and funding to further health care with innovative technology.