Oklahoma State University received a historic $250 million in state appropriations funding to support the construction of a new state-of-the-art veterinary teaching hospital. The investment is the largest state appropriation in university history and marks a significant step forward in advancing the future of veterinary education, food security, and public health in Oklahoma. The new 255,000-square-foot facility will replace the existing 145,000-foot veterinary hospital that was built to serve 60 students but now supports more than 150. “Today marks a very historic day for Oklahoma State University and the entire state,” said OSU President Jim Hess. “State leaders are to be congratulated for their contribution and transformational dedication to our College of Veterinary Medicine, the food supply, and the agricultural economy of our state.” OSU is addressing one of the most urgent infrastructure needs in its veterinary program while expanding the ability to train the next generation of veterinarians.