Oklahoma State University Analysis

Oklahoma State University may be categorized under many things. One may be America’s Brightest Orange. Another, a competitive powerhouse in the Big Twelve. Or, maybe, the university is seen as a “modern” land grant institution. As a student as OSU, I feel confident that my education is not only empowering me for a brighter future, but is also extending throughout the state improving lives through research, education, and outreach. A land-grant university is one which was benefited from the Morrill Acts of 1862 and 1890. With the mission to expand the learning potential beyond students, OSU has continued to hold true to its mission and vision. As a student in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, I am able to see the three branches of the land-grant mission on a daily basis. Teaching, research and outreach are the three legs which our university stands on. …show more content…
I am entering my final semester as a senior and I am proud of the quality of education I have received. Studying agricultural business, I have had professors that literally write the books many students from other colleges study. With this level of quality, I am also surrounded by peers who are attracted to the same type of education. The college is a well-known program with a growing network of professionals in the industry. Another added benefit is the faculty and staff which are doing more than inside the classroom. As previously stated, research is a large function that drives OSU. This is also a key element to the land-grant mission. The original intent of the Morrill Act was to teach