Avery Osen Alumni Spotlight

Avery Osen began his journey at Cowley College, where he was an active member of the Media Club, a Student Ambassador, and a member of Phi Theta Kappa. He excelled academically, earning recognition on the Dean’s and President’s Honor Rolls. While at Cowley, he also gained valuable experience in sports announcing, commercial production, and promotional video creation for the college.

After graduating from Cowley in 2015, Osen earned a scholarship to Kansas State University, where he entered the School of Journalism and Mass Communications. At K-State, he contributed extensively to The Collegian, wrote for USA Today, and created a radio program called “Out of Left Field.” His on-air experience extended to K-State Channel 8, and he worked with ESPNU as a campus correspondent. He was also recognized by the Kansas Association of Broadcasters in 2017, earning first place for news anchoring and an honorable mention for sportscasting.

Osen graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree in 2017 and later earned a Master’s in Mass Communications in 2019. While at K-State, he worked for K-State HD TV as a sideline reporter and in the video production department, covering all sporting events for the Wildcats. He also gained national experience as a sports writer for The Associated Press, covering Kansas State Athletics, the Kansas City Royals, and other events—a role he still holds today.

Alongside his journalism work, Osen took on various broadcasting roles, working part-time for ESPN and Fox Sports, assisting with football and men's basketball broadcasts. In 2019, he joined the Kansas City Chiefs as a grip for their video department, contributing to their production team during multiple championship seasons. He now proudly owns three Super Bowl rings. That same year, Cowley College recognized him with the Young Achiever Award, honoring his professional success and service.

In 2021, Osen was hired by KSN-TV in Wichita to host "Good Day Kansas," where he travels the state, highlighting the best people, places, and events for viewers. Additionally, he serves as an emcee for the Wichita Thunder and Wind Surge, bringing energy and excitement to local sports events.

His contributions have also gone beyond broadcasting. In 2022, he was named a NextGen Under 30 Honoree by the State of Kansas in its inaugural year, celebrating outstanding young professionals. Committed to giving back, he has participated in multiple volunteer efforts, including:

• Raising $20,000 as a Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) Man of the Year Candidate (2024)
• Hosting Battle of the Books for Wichita Public Schools for four years
• Participating in Men Who Cook (2021), a fundraiser for The Pando Initiative

A native of Winfield, Kansas, Osen is the son of Charles and Kelli Osen. Looking back on his journey, he remains grateful for the support of Cowley College and the Ark City community and strives to pay it forward to future students.

Hunter Ferguson | Integrated Communications Specialist
Cowley College
125 S. 2nd Street
Arkansas City, KS 67005
hunter.ferguson@cowley.edu