OSU receives historic $250M investment for veterinary teaching hospital
STILLWATER, Okla. (KFOR) – Oklahoma State University (OSU) is celebrating a big boost from the state announcing on Thursday a historic $250 million fund supporting the construction of a new veterinary teaching hospital.
OSU leaders say, the state appropriation is the university's largest in advancing the future of veterinary education, food, security and public health in Oklahoma. The new 255,000-square-foot facility is set to replace the existing veterinary hospital expanding the programs ability to train the next generation of veterinarians.
OSU President Jim Hess says, veterinary medicine is a cornerstone of Oklahoma's economy and public health, highlighting the transformational investment directly supports OSU's land-grant mission to serve the state's needs.
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'Today marks a very historic day for Oklahoma State University and the entire state of Oklahoma,' Hess said. 'Gov. Stitt and the members of the Oklahoma Legislature are to be congratulated for their contribution and transformational dedication to our College of Veterinary Medicine, the food supply of Oklahoma and the agricultural economy of our state.'
OSU officials say, the new facility continued compliance measures are tied to facility upgrades after the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine was previously placed on probationary accreditation in the fall of 2024.
'This $250 million investment powerfully answers the call to build a new teaching facility for OSU`s veterinary medicine school, and we thank our elected leaders for their commitment to this vital project and the veterinarians who fought for it,' said Oklahoma A&M Board Chairman Jimmy Harrel.
'We celebrate this significant progress as a win for Oklahoma State University, its veterinary students, and the agricultural community. The facility will serve the state for at least the next 40 years and equip our graduates to meet the evolving needs of Oklahoma's vital animal industries. Our mission is to be number one in the nation, and this will be the launching pad to achieve our shared vision, advancing the university's top-tier status as a land grant institution.'
OSU officials confirm, its veterinary college is just 1 of 33 accredited veterinary colleges in the United States meeting veterinary workforce needs.
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