Education (Colleges & Universities)
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SWOSU Biology Students Earn Honors at TriBeta Regional Convention
WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma, April 25 -- Southwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release:
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SWOSU Biology Students Earn Honors at TriBeta Regional Convention
SWOSU biology students earned multiple honors at the 2026 TriBeta Southcentral Regional Convention in Cedar Hills, Texas. Twelve students from the Department of Biological & Biomedical Sciences presented research at the conference and competed against nearly 50 students from universities across Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas.
Judges evaluated participants on the scientific impact of their research, the time invested
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WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma, April 25 -- Southwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release:
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SWOSU Biology Students Earn Honors at TriBeta Regional Convention
SWOSU biology students earned multiple honors at the 2026 TriBeta Southcentral Regional Convention in Cedar Hills, Texas. Twelve students from the Department of Biological & Biomedical Sciences presented research at the conference and competed against nearly 50 students from universities across Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas.
Judges evaluated participants on the scientific impact of their research, the time investedin their studies and the quality of their presentations. Students attended with faculty sponsors Dr. Mark Garcia and Dr. Rickey Cothran.
Adreana Aquino, a senior working in Dr. Vijay Somalinga's lab, placed first in her oral presentation session for research on the bacterial physiology of Streptococcus sanguinis. She also received the Frank G. Brooks Award for outstanding oral presentation, which qualifies her to present at TriBeta's National Convention in late May at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida.
Wake Frymire, a junior in Dr. Marcella G. Santos's lab, placed third in oral presentations for research on the genetic characterization of collared lizards in western Oklahoma. Christian Rick, a junior in Dr. Jimena Aracena's lab, placed second in the poster competition for research examining feeding preferences of fruit flies. Madison Normile, a junior in Dr. Rickey Cothran's lab, placed third in the poster competition for research on seasonal changes affecting lake and spring populations of amphipods.
SWOSU's Delta Sigma chapter also received the Outstanding Chapter of the Year award for the second consecutive year. The award is presented each year to chapters that go above and beyond in promoting undergraduate research experiences. It recognizes strong chapter involvement, leadership and continued support for student research.
Additional SWOSU biology students also presented research during the conference. John Preston, a junior in the Garcia lab, gave an oral presentation on the effects of tidal fluctuations on the development and growth of the mangrove rivulus fish. Sariah Longoria, a freshman in the Santos lab, presented a poster on wing morphometrics as a method for detecting African ancestry in honeybee populations. Sam Ardrey, also a freshman in the Santos lab, presented research on identifying cryptic species of Hyalella amphipods through genetic barcoding. Other student participants included McKaegan Gregory, Darby Elmore, Leo Lora, Erik Mesta and Austin Buchanan.
TriBeta is the national biological honor society for students in the biological sciences. The organization promotes undergraduate research and provides opportunities for students to share their work through events such as regional conventions. Conferences like this give students a chance to present research, receive feedback and connect with students and faculty from other universities. The experience also helps students build confidence in presenting their work in a professional setting.
For more information about the SWOSU Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, visit www.swosu.edu/biological-sciences.
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About Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) was founded in 1901 and offers over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs across three locations in Weatherford, Sayre, and Yukon. The university serves over 5,000 scholars and prides itself on affordability, small class sizes, and over 200 faculty and staff committed to helping students achieve their academic and personal goals.
For more information about Southwestern Oklahoma State University, visit www.swosu.edu.
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Original text here: https://www.swosu.edu/news/?p=swosu-biology-students-earn-honors-at-tribeta-regional-convention
Harvard: Fellowship Program for Senior, Experienced Tech and Scientific Innovators
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 25 -- Harvard University issued the following news:
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New fellowship program for senior, experienced tech and scientific innovators
The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs is seeking applicants from experienced, senior technology and scientific innovators from the private sector to pursue policy-relevant work aimed at expanding the understanding, potential, use, impact, and governance of emerging technologies.
The Nova Fellows Program is a new component of the Program on Emerging Technology, Scientific Advancement, and Global Policy.
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CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 25 -- Harvard University issued the following news:
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New fellowship program for senior, experienced tech and scientific innovators
The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs is seeking applicants from experienced, senior technology and scientific innovators from the private sector to pursue policy-relevant work aimed at expanding the understanding, potential, use, impact, and governance of emerging technologies.
The Nova Fellows Program is a new component of the Program on Emerging Technology, Scientific Advancement, and Global Policy.
Workingat the frontiers where new science and new technologies are necessitating important dialog and decision making in matters as broad as national security, global governance, diplomacy, and the future of human interactions, the new fellows will join the Harvard Kennedy School in Cambridge, Massachusetts, part time for a portion of the year.
"Today, the private sector is the main driver behind the development of new technologies that have transformative impacts on society, government, national security, the ways in which countries interact with one another, and how power is distributed in the international system. As we at the Belfer Center and the Harvard Kennedy School seek to better understand the technological landscape and to offer ideas on how to maximize the good and minimize the harm stemming from their development, we need private sector voices in our community, alongside our scholars and government practitioners," said Meghan L. O'Sullivan, director of the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs. "The Nova Fellows Program will help us build a bridge between those creating transformative technologies and those responsible for governing their impact. At the Belfer Center, we see this as core to our mission."
J. Michael McQuade, director of the Program on Emerging Technology, Scientific Advancement, and Global Policy, said: "Our program initiatives are built not only on facility with the technologies that are shaping our world but also on understanding how those technologies are envisioned, developed, and deployed. We hope our Nova Fellows will bring that deep knowledge to our efforts while also presenting opportunities for them to gain experience in how policy is formulated, negotiated, and implemented."
Applications are now open and will be accepted on a rolling basis.
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Original text here: https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/newsplus/new-fellowship-program-for-senior-experienced-tech-and-scientific-innovators/
Grace College & Kosciusko County Velo Break Ground on Community Fieldhouse, Bike Park
WINONA LAKE, Indiana, April 25 -- Grace College issued the following news:
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Grace College & Kosciusko County Velo Break Ground on Community Fieldhouse, Bike Park
Grace College hosted a joint groundbreaking with Kosciusko County Velo (KCV) on Thursday, April 23, at 2:30 p.m. to celebrate the start of two highly anticipated community projects. Grace students, faculty, staff, administration, trustees and community partners first gathered to break ground on the Community Fieldhouse at the Miller Athletic Complex. Then, the crowd made their way to Hauth Trailhead, the future site of the Winona
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WINONA LAKE, Indiana, April 25 -- Grace College issued the following news:
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Grace College & Kosciusko County Velo Break Ground on Community Fieldhouse, Bike Park
Grace College hosted a joint groundbreaking with Kosciusko County Velo (KCV) on Thursday, April 23, at 2:30 p.m. to celebrate the start of two highly anticipated community projects. Grace students, faculty, staff, administration, trustees and community partners first gathered to break ground on the Community Fieldhouse at the Miller Athletic Complex. Then, the crowd made their way to Hauth Trailhead, the future site of the WinonaLake Bike Park, for the second groundbreaking at 3:30 p.m.
"Both of these projects are key components of the Catalyst Corridor initiative that represents a strategic investment to significantly enhance community well-being, recreational opportunities and overall quality of place in the Winona Lake-Warsaw and greater Kosciusko County area," said Dr. Emiko Kreklau, executive director of the Catalyst Corridor. "At Grace College, we are unapologetic about our community involvement. When our community thrives, we all thrive. Collectively, these projects will address the health and wellness needs in the community while also contributing to the region's vibrancy."
According to recent community surveys, 87.2% of residents do not believe there are enough recreational facilities, and 89.6% specifically indicate a need for additional indoor facilities. Currently, residents who participate in youth and adult sports leagues such as soccer, baseball, softball, cricket and flag football frequently travel outside the area for sporting events and practices.
The Community Fieldhouse addresses this critical shortage by providing year-round accessibility and comprehensive amenities. The project will include an indoor turf field capable of supporting U-12 soccer games with a divider curtain for younger age youth soccer. The space will also contain six total batting cages for baseball and softball, as well as a weight-training room and restrooms.
The fieldhouse, to be located at the Miller Athletic Complex, will be in a prime location for community access. Eight new pickleball courts will be built adjacent to the fieldhouse and six existing tennis courts, providing sufficient space for community pickleball tournaments. The fieldhouse will also be connected to the Heritage Trail and the Winona Lake bike trails, just across from the Winona Lake Bike Park.
The second ribbon-cutting will celebrate KCV's upcoming bike park, which will include a pump track, a kids bike playground, jump lines, a skill zone and more. The project transforms 15 acres into a space where riders of all ages and skill levels can ride, learn and grow. It builds on KCV's 10+ miles of mountain bike trails and expands access to safe, structured riding experiences for the entire community.
"The addition of the Winona Lake Bike Park, in conjunction with the new fieldhouse, off-road trails and greenways, creates great, healthy opportunities for residents of Kosciusko County to enjoy outdoor activities," said Mike Cusick, president of KCV Cycling. "This new recreation hub will also attract many visitors from outside our region, which will result in a significant positive economic impact for our community."
The Catalyst Corridor Project is a series of initiatives in Warsaw and Winona Lake that fall into four themes: innovation initiatives, wellbeing amenities, connection ways and enhanced placemaking. The Catalyst Corridor is made possible by a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its College and Community Collaboration (CCC) initiative.
To learn more about the KCV bike park and how to get involved, go to kcvcycling.org/blog/kosciusko-county-bike-park-learn-ride-connect/.
To contribute to the Community Fieldhouse, visit www.grace.edu/give-to-grace/current-projects/.
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Original text here: https://www.grace.edu/grace-college-kosciusko-county-velo-break-ground/
From Lehigh to Liftoff: Mark Riddle '87 on Creativity, Engineering and Working on Artemis II
BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, April 25 -- Lehigh University issued the following news:
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From Lehigh to Liftoff: Mark Riddle '87 on Creativity, Engineering and Working on Artemis II
Riddle's interdisciplinary education at Lehigh led him to engineer the launch of the Artemis rocket.
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In the days leading up to the launch of Artemis II, NASA's first crewed lunar flyby in 50 years, many people wondered what it's like to work for NASA and witness spaceflight firsthand.
That daydream was a reality for Mark Riddle '87, an operations engineer supporting Amentum--NASA's largest prime contractor at
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BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, April 25 -- Lehigh University issued the following news:
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From Lehigh to Liftoff: Mark Riddle '87 on Creativity, Engineering and Working on Artemis II
Riddle's interdisciplinary education at Lehigh led him to engineer the launch of the Artemis rocket.
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In the days leading up to the launch of Artemis II, NASA's first crewed lunar flyby in 50 years, many people wondered what it's like to work for NASA and witness spaceflight firsthand.
That daydream was a reality for Mark Riddle '87, an operations engineer supporting Amentum--NASA's largest prime contractor atKennedy Space Center--who helped prepare, validate and verify the umbilical systems that helped launch the Artemis rocket.
On April 1, millions watched the launch of Artemis II, uniting the country in a historic moment. At the John F. Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, Fla., Riddle was in a control room near the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) monitoring the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket preparing to lift off from platform 39B.
The umbilical systems he worked on were critical in providing power, fuel, air and signals to the rocket until it first lifted from the ground.
"It's not just math and equations," Riddle says. "There's a lot of imagination that makes this happen."
A Creative Foundation at Lehigh
Riddle has a knack for blending his interests. When he came to Lehigh to pursue a degree in electrical engineering, he dreamed of a career in music production: blending arts and sciences, the technical and the creative.
The value of an interdisciplinary education is something he's carried from Lehigh classrooms throughout his career, which instead of landing in rock and roll, secured him a spot near the launchpad of one of the most ambitious space missions in decades.
In high school, Riddle developed an interest in music electronics--stereos, guitar amplifiers, synthesizers--and began playing guitar. As a Lehigh student, he was drawn as much to sound as to circuits and earned both an electrical engineering degree and a minor in music.
Electrical and computer engineering professor Carl Holzinger '56 MS'57 Ph.D.'63, known to students as "the Zinger," left a lasting impression, encouraging Riddle to think beyond formulas and into the artistry of engineering.
That mindset was reinforced by other mentors, including electrical engineering professor Doug Frey '73, MS'74, Ph.D'77, whose interest in music and amplifiers mirrored Riddle's own.
Together, those experiences helped shape a broader perspective about open-mindedness and creativity that Riddle says has been essential throughout his career.
After graduating, Riddle launched his career at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, where he worked on testing and refurbishing massive aircraft carriers like USS Independence (CV-62) and USS Kitty Hawk, as well as guided-missile destroyers USS Scott and Kidd.
"Lehigh teaches you how to think. The deeply layered learning environment at Lehigh has really helped me succeed in the diverse world of technology, science and engineering," he says. "An aircraft carrier is like a mini city. There are so many different systems working together."
The work was meticulous and, at times, tedious. Riddle was testing equipment, collecting and analyzing data and documenting results. This foundational experience introduced him to the kind of large-scale, interconnected systems that would define the rest of his career.
Over the years, Riddle moved across industries, from chemical processing to environmental monitoring systems, often working at the intersection of disciplines. Though trained as an electrical engineer, he found himself navigating mechanical systems, chemical processes and industrial operations.
"Integration is the key to mission success," he says. "Every system is linked, constantly monitoring and backing each other up. That redundancy is critical for safety."
Supporting NASA's Artemis II Mission Through Umbilical Systems Integration
Roughly three years ago, Riddle was contracted through Amentum to perform critical systems work in support of Artemis II. Using his creativity and multidisciplinary approach to solve problems, he navigated the pressure, nerves and responsibility of building a system that would launch real people into the atmosphere.
"My biggest challenge was acceptance," Riddle says. "Accepting that there was no way that I was going to be able to learn everything compared to others who have been working with NASA for 30 years. The best lesson is to concentrate on each moment and the small things you can do."
On the floor of the VAB in the months leading up to the launch of Artemis II, he met the astronauts flying in the Orion spacecraft. The 600-plus people working in the VAB on those days would gather around as the astronauts took turns speaking at a podium.
"They were always so supportive," Riddle says. "They're always so thankful to the engineers, the technicians. They depended on us to get it right the first time."
Riddle didn't realize how deep his involvement would be, but notes that he "was right in it--working on the systems that actually support the rocket."
His focus is on umbilical systems, the critical connections that supply power, fuel, air and data to the rocket while it stands on the launch pad. In the final moments before liftoff, those systems are still actively supporting the vehicle and providing what Riddle describes as something close to life support.
"It's like filling your gas tank," Riddle says. "You can't just drive off with the nozzle still in."
At T-zero, what Riddle calls "first motion," the rocket begins to rise and the umbilical connections must be released cleanly and precisely.
"Once it starts moving, that's it," he says. "You can't stop it. Everything has to work exactly as designed."
The Pressure and Precision of a NASA Launch and Splashdown
The work leading up to that moment is defined by repetition and rigor: testing, retesting and constant monitoring. In the hours before launch, Riddle and his colleagues are stationed at their systems, watching data streams, listening to communications from the control room and keeping a close eye on every signal.
"At the same time, you've got the NASA feed up. You're multitasking but your focus is on making sure your system performs exactly as it should."
Even with years of preparation, uncertainty is ever-present. That responsibility is shared across thousands of engineers, technicians and specialists working across NASA centers and partner organizations, all contributing to a single launch.
On launch day, Riddle was on-site, supporting operations as tens of thousands gathered to watch. When the rocket finally lifted off, the moment carried less celebration than expected.
"It was an overwhelming relief," he says.
Trust and responsibility form the basis of Riddle's work. Inside the Rocco A. Petrone Launch Control Center at Kennedy Space Center, a wall of mission plaques tells the story of decades of human spaceflight. Each plaque includes two markers: one for launch and one for landing.
The plaques for Space Shuttle Challenger and Space Shuttle Columbia remain unfinished, serving as somber reminders of missions that did not end as planned.
"It's why you follow every procedure to a tee," Riddle says. "No shortcuts."
As the crew returned home, Riddle watched the splashdown from his living room. He followed the livestream for hours, exchanging messages with family members across the country. He never stopped pacing until the crew landed safely in the ocean.
Why Creativity Matters in Engineering and Space Exploration
Riddle hasn't lost sight of the creative spark that first drew him to engineering. He still plays guitar and still sees connections between music, problem-solving and the work he does today.
It's a lesson he carries forward, and it's one he offers to students who hope to follow a similar path.
"Be open-minded. Be creative. Learn something outside of science. A well-rounded person is the one who's going to succeed."
Even in the most complex systems, whether on aircraft carriers or on a rocket bound for the Moon, success depends on more than technical precision alone. It begins, as it always has, with imagining what is possible.
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Original text here: https://news.lehigh.edu/from-lehigh-to-liftoff-mark-riddle-87-on-creativity-engineering-and-working-on-artemis-ii
Capitol Technology University Joins BWI Business Partnership to Advance the Maryland Workforce
LAUREL, Maryland, April 25 -- Capitol Technology University issued the following news:
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Capitol Technology University Joins BWI Business Partnership to Advance the Maryland Workforce
Capitol Technology University is proud to announce we have joined the BWI Business Partnership, marking a strategic step in deepening our engagement with the Central Maryland business and transportation community. As a Supporting Partner, our university stands to take a more active role in advancing regional innovation, collaboration, and workforce growth.
Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, the BWI
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LAUREL, Maryland, April 25 -- Capitol Technology University issued the following news:
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Capitol Technology University Joins BWI Business Partnership to Advance the Maryland Workforce
Capitol Technology University is proud to announce we have joined the BWI Business Partnership, marking a strategic step in deepening our engagement with the Central Maryland business and transportation community. As a Supporting Partner, our university stands to take a more active role in advancing regional innovation, collaboration, and workforce growth.
Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, the BWIBusiness Partnership serves as a vital connector across the Baltimore-Washington corridor, bringing together leaders from business, government, and community sectors in strengthening transportation systems, supporting tourism, and driving workforce and economic development. The central Maryland region specifically has led the state in job growth over the last five years. Capitol Tech's involvement will contribute to these efforts by collaborating with stakeholders invested in the growth and efficiency of the BWI corridor--an essential hub for commerce, mobility, and career pathways.
This partnership aligns closely with Capitol Tech's mission to deliver highly skilled, career-ready graduates to meet the demands of technology-driven industries. Known for our strong outcomes for Maryland graduate earnings, this collaboration serves as a further opportunity to expand our impact beyond the classroom. By engaging in initiatives tied to infrastructure, workforce development, and regional planning, Capitol Tech has become a key contributor to the DMV areas' ecosystem of STEM talent.
This new partnership opens more student pathways for internships, employment, and real-world project involvement within the BWI business and transportation network. Employers within the partnership gain access to a pipeline of talented graduates trained in fields such as engineering, cybersecurity, aviation, and business management, and are invited to our bi-annual career fair for networking and interviewing.
"We look forward to working with the BWI Business Partnership and its members to advance shared priorities for transportation, workforce, and economic development in the Baltimore-Washington region," said Dr. Bradford Sims, President of Capitol Technology University.
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Original text here: https://www.captechu.edu/news-events/capitol-technology-university-joins-bwi-business-partnership-advance-maryland-workforce
Building the Future of Agricultural Research: OSU Secures $40M Investment for Agronomy Discovery Center, Home to One of the Nation's Premier Wheat Research Programs
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 25 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
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Building the future of agricultural research: OSU secures $40M investment for Agronomy Discovery Center, home to one of the nation's premier wheat research programs
Investment in Agronomy Discovery Center, combined with last year's $250 million appropriation to build a new veterinary teaching hospital, positions OSU for national prominence in agriculture and animal health
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The Oklahoma Legislature has approved $40 million in state funding to create the Agronomy Discovery Center at Oklahoma State University's
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STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 25 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
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Building the future of agricultural research: OSU secures $40M investment for Agronomy Discovery Center, home to one of the nation's premier wheat research programs
Investment in Agronomy Discovery Center, combined with last year's $250 million appropriation to build a new veterinary teaching hospital, positions OSU for national prominence in agriculture and animal health
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The Oklahoma Legislature has approved $40 million in state funding to create the Agronomy Discovery Center at Oklahoma State University'sAgronomy Research Station in Stillwater.
This comprehensive modernization will enhance OSU's agronomy research enterprise -- from its world-renowned wheat breeding program to its nationally recognized turfgrass science program and broader crop and soil research -- and strengthen Oklahoma's $42 billion agricultural economy.
The investment, along with private support, will fund construction to expand one of the nation's most prominent public crop breeding programs. In addition to research, the new center will be home to related OSU Extension and Ferguson College of Agriculture academic programs.
"This investment by the Oklahoma Legislature is a profound vote of confidence in Oklahoma State University and in the farmers, ranchers and rural communities who depend on our research," OSU President Jim Hess said. "The Agronomy Discovery Center will give our world-class scientists the facilities they deserve and ensure Oklahoma remains at the forefront of agricultural innovation for generations to come. Together, with our new veterinary medicine hospital, OSU is building the infrastructure to lead the nation in both agriculture and animal health."
The approval of the Agronomy Discovery Center follows the Oklahoma Legislature's investments in 2023 and 2025 to support the construction of a new $329 million OSU College of Veterinary Medicine teaching hospital, which will be among the most advanced veterinary education and research facilities in the country. Together, the two investments reflect a sustained legislative commitment to cementing OSU as a national leader in the agricultural and life sciences.
University officials expressed gratitude to the Oklahoma Legislature for its confidence in OSU and its recognition of the critical role agricultural research plays in Oklahoma's economy.
"We appreciate Speaker Hilbert, Senate Pro Tem Paxton, appropriation chairs Sen. Chuck Hall and Rep. Trey Caldwell, Sen. Roland Pederson and the entire Oklahoma Legislature for their leadership and their investment in Oklahoma's future," Dr. Hess said. "This decision will pay dividends for the state of Oklahoma and our citizens for decades."
The Agronomy Discovery Center project will replace outdated infrastructure with state-of-the-art research greenhouses, a research and education center with modern laboratory facilities, equipment storage and additional research support space.
"The Agronomy Discovery Center represents a critical investment in the future of agriculture and food innovation," said Jayson Lusk, OSU vice president for agricultural programs and dean of the Ferguson College of Agriculture. "Modernizing the Agronomy Research Station allows us to advance research that improves crop performance, sustainability and quality, outcomes that matter not only to farmers and rural economies but to the entire agricultural value chain. From millers and bakers seeking consistent, high quality grain to consumers who expect safe, affordable and nutritious food, this work connects the field to the final product. The Agronomy Discovery Center strengthens our ability to meet what today's markets demand while preparing agriculture for what the future will require."
The facility will support a broad portfolio of agronomic research. The Stillwater station serves as a focal point for a number of OSU research initiatives, with crop production, wheat and turfgrass breeding, soil fertility, weed science and forages making up the predominant areas of study.
The economic case for the investment is substantial:
* OSU's Wheat Improvement Team has delivered $78 million in returns to Oklahoma farmers over the past 16 years, with investments returning more than $8 for every dollar spent.
* Oklahoma's agricultural industry contributes $42 billion annually to the state economy, with wheat production exceeding 110 million bushels in 2024 -- ranking Oklahoma No. 5 nationally for wheat production.
* Oklahoma farmers produced $606 million worth of wheat for milling with an estimated $424 million of that coming from varieties developed by the OSU Wheat Improvement Team.
* OSU wheat varieties are developed to support dual-purpose production for livestock forage, generating an additional 300 million pounds of beef each year, worth more than $600 million to Oklahoma ranchers.
* Since 2000, OSU has commercialized 43 varieties that account for more than 70% of all wheat acres planted in Oklahoma, approximately 10% of all wheat acres planted across the United States and two of the top three wheat varieties grown in Texas.
The Agronomy Discovery Center has already attracted strong support from Oklahoma Genetics Inc., the Oklahoma Wheat Commission and private donors. The State Legislature has tasked OSU Agriculture to raise $10 million in order to receive the $40 million in state funding. OSU is actively pursuing additional private fundraising and federal appropriations to complement the state investment, and architectural planning is underway.
This investment is about ensuring Oklahoma agriculture stays strong, competitive and innovative for the future," said Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur. "The research conducted at Oklahoma State University directly impacts farmers, ranchers, consumers and rural communities across our state. By modernizing this facility, we are strengthening the tools and resources our producers rely on every day and reinforcing Oklahoma's leadership in feeding and fueling the world."
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Original text here: https://news.okstate.edu/articles/agriculture/2026/building-the-future-of-agricultural-research-osu-secures-$40m-investment-for-agronomy-discovery-center,-home-to-one-of-the-nations-premier-wheat-research-programs
Bowling Green's Dual-licensure in Physical and Health Education Expands Career Options
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, April 25 -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news:
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Bowling Green's dual-licensure in physical and health education expands career options
Senior Benjamin Cook amassed more than 500 hours of field experience to graduate as a versatile leader in both physical and health education
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For future educator Benjamin Cook, the classroom is wherever learning happens. It might be a school gym filled with movement or a health classroom focused on lifelong wellness.
At Bowling Green State University, that flexibility is by design. As part
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BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, April 25 -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news:
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Bowling Green's dual-licensure in physical and health education expands career options
Senior Benjamin Cook amassed more than 500 hours of field experience to graduate as a versatile leader in both physical and health education
By Branden Ferguson
For future educator Benjamin Cook, the classroom is wherever learning happens. It might be a school gym filled with movement or a health classroom focused on lifelong wellness.
At Bowling Green State University, that flexibility is by design. As partof the University's distinctive Physical Education and Health Education (PEHE) program, Cook is prepared for a career that covers both subject areas, an asset for many school districts.
While many universities require students to choose between physical education and health, BGSU offers a dual-licensure track that allows students to teach both subjects. This approach expands career options and strengthens the University's role as a leading producer of educators in Ohio.
"I will graduate licensed to teach any grade in health or physical education," Cook said. "I'm versatile. If a school needs me in the gym, I'm ready. If they need a classroom teacher, I can do that too."
That versatility is reinforced through extensive hands-on experience. While Ohio requires 100 hours of fieldwork, BGSU students like Cook complete more than 500 hours - working with students across grade levels and backgrounds.
Cook spent time with elementary students at Toledo Public Schools, Bowling Green's Conneaut and Kenwood Elementary Schools and at Eastwood Local Schools. He worked with middle schoolers at both Bowling Green and Eastwood, and also logged field experience hours at Rossford High School.
"Field experience built my teaching confidence," Cook said. "I'll graduate with both a degree and years of real practice."
Cook always aimed to change lives through education, but his path to the PEHE program began as a camp counselor. There, he saw the impact of physical activity on kids.
"Young people have a lot on their plates," he said. "As a PEHE teacher, I can help them manage stress and develop healthy outlets they can use for the rest of their lives. That gives me a sense of purpose."
That purpose extends to every student he'll teach. With training in inclusive and adapted physical education from BGSU, Cook is prepared to support learners of all abilities - modifying activities for students with physical, sensory or intellectual disabilities.
"In my classes, I'll have a wide variety of learners," Cook said. "What makes PE special is that I teach everyone, regardless of their starting point. Thanks to BGSU, I know how to help every student learn and grow together."
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Original text here: https://www.bgsu.edu/news/2026/04/bowling-greens-dual-licensure-in-physical-and-health-education-expands-career-options.html
