Corporate Engagement
The OSU Foundation's Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) team focuses on fostering and strengthening the university's partnerships with corporate, foundation and tribal partners. These relationships are vital for advancing the university’s mission, which includes promoting learning, advancing knowledge, enriching lives, and stimulating economic development through teaching, research, extension, outreach, and creative activities.
The CFR team cultivates comprehensive, mutually beneficial partnerships with industry, foundation and tribal partners. Engagement opportunities include access to a talent pipeline, faculty and student-led research, employee involvement, and more. The CFR team is here to help you navigate the complexities of the higher education system and align your priorities with the university's initiatives.
Partner with Oklahoma State University
Talent Pipeline
Engaging with the CFR team enables us to assess your company’s recruitment needs and provide tailored solutions. This may include connecting you with campus career services for career fairs and recruiting events, exploring opportunities to fund and name a scholarship or campus space, and supporting student programs that align with your organization’s mission while fostering student engagement.
Research & Development
Oklahoma State University is dedicated to advancing innovation through applied research that addresses real-world industry challenges. Our expert faculty and research teams collaborate with corporate partners to develop practical solutions, new technologies, and transformative products.
The CFR office connects your organization with researchers to drive measurable outcomes through sponsored projects and innovative partnerships. Together, we can position your company at the forefront of innovation.
Employee Engagement
Corporate partners and alumni contribute to various committees and advisory boards across campus. As our partnership grows, we value the opportunity to leverage your expertise while providing your employees with meaningful volunteer roles and speaking engagements.
Community Impact
We work alongside our campus experts to develop initiatives that address local and global challenges, from education and healthcare to economic development and sustainability. We invite you to collaborate on programs that address pressing societal needs, both locally and globally. Together, we create programs that deliver real-world solutions, making a lasting impact on the communities we serve.
Partnership Stories
Center of Data Analytics, ConocoPhillips Announce New Data Scholars Program
Love’s Travel Stops $1.08M Gift Establishes Tom Love Scholars Program at OSU
