LAWTON, Oklahoma, April 24 -- The Cameron University Foundation issued the following news release: The Cameron University Foundation will establish the Oty McArthur Endowed Lectureship for High Impact Student Experiences. The endowment is made possible by a $50,000 gift from Dr. Karla J. Oty, director of Institutional Research, Assessment and Accountability, and President John McArthur. The endowment will be used to support the participation of undergraduate students in high impact experience  more

THACKERVILLE, Oklahoma, April 23 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: The Inter-Tribal Council (ITC) of the Five Civilized Tribes passed a resolution urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a specific event code for missing and endangered persons at their quarterly meeting April 19 at WinStar World Casino and Resort. "First American men and women have historically been disproportionately affected by mi  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 23 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The Oklahoma State University competitive sales team wrapped up an impressive first semester with two more overall team wins at the Love's Travel Stops sales competition and the Twin Cities Collegiate Sales Team Championship. The Love's Travel Stops sales competition took place in late March in Oklahoma City where members competed in several different disciplines, including speed sell, role play   more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 24 -- The Oklahoma House issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: The Oklahoma House of Representatives on Tuesday approved legislation restricting online access to pornography for people under the age of 18. Senate Bill 1959, which is authored in the House by Rep. Toni Hasenbeck, R-Elgin, holds commercial entities accountable for knowingly distributing obscene material or material promoting child pornography on the internet. "Right now, pornography   more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 24 -- The Oklahoma House issued the following news release: Legislation aimed at modernizing data retention practices across Oklahoma has been signed into law by Gov. Kevin Stitt. House Bill 3643, authored by Rep. Jeff Boatman, R-Tulsa, increases government efficiency by clarifying that records not regulated by the Records Management Act may be destroyed without the approval of the State Records Administrator. "The signing of House Bill 3643 reaffirms Oklahoma's  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 24 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release: Senate Bill 1959, by Sen. Jerry Alvord, R-Wilson, has successfully passed through the House of Representatives and now awaits the governor's signature to become law. This measure is focused on protecting minors from harmful online content, marks a significant step in safeguarding our children's well-being in the digital age. SB 1959 addresses the critical issue of online material that is harmful t  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 24 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, serves as the Senate author of House Bill 1010, which received approval from the full Senate Monday. HB 1010 streamlines central purchasing processes for state agencies, resulting in cost savings and increased government efficiency. "This legislation will be incredibly beneficial for agencies with offices in counties that do not have statewide c  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 24 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today applauded the Oklahoma House of Representatives for passing Senate Bill 2035, legislation he authored after his son's near-deadly accident. The bill passed off the House floor by a vote of 89-2. Pro Tem Treat's son was driving legally but did not have a car tag because current state law allows a private seller of a vehicle to ret  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 24 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today commented on the Senate passage of House Bill 4156 by a 39-8 vote. The bill works to combat the illegal immigration crisis in the United States, created by the inaction of the federal government. Senate Pro Tem Treat said the legislation is necessary to protect Oklahomans. "This measure protects immigrants here legally, while en  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 24 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: The Oklahoma Senate on Tuesday passed the Women's Bill of Rights, which updates state law to ensure all statutory references to women refer to a person's biological sex and, specifically, individuals who were born female. Sen. Jessica Garvin, R-Duncan, is the principal Senate author on House Bill 1449, a carryover measure from the 2023 legislative session that clarifies how state  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 24 -- Oklahoma State University's Spears School of Business issued the following news: The Oklahoma State University competitive sales team wrapped up an impressive first semester with two more overall team wins at the Love's Travel Stops sales competition and the Twin Cities Collegiate Sales Team Championship. The Love's Travel Stops sales competition took place in late March in Oklahoma City where members competed in several different disciplines, including speed   more

PAWHUSKA, Oklahoma, April 24 -- The Osage Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: The Osage Nation is streamlining the application process for numerous assistance programs by utilizing an online service portal currently available on the Osage Nation website. Osage Nation constituents can register for free and establish an account that will serve as a hub for application submissions, tracking, and approvals for assistance services offered by the O  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, April 24 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: The University of Oklahoma announced today the appointment of Andrea Miller as dean of the Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication and holder of the Sue Rainbolt Van Natta Chair in Journalism, pending OU Board of Regents' approval. "We are incredibly excited to welcome Dr. Andrea Miller to the University of Oklahoma," said OU President Joseph Harroz Jr. "With her exceptional blend of news p  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, April 24 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: University of Oklahoma honors student Juan Dills was named a 2024 Truman Scholar. Dills, an undergraduate student in the Anne and Henry Zarrow School of Social Work, plans to pursue a Master of Social Work with a desire to address problems around imprisonment and reincarceration in U.S. prisons. "I am honored to be selected for the Truman Scholarship this year," he said. "While the funding is deeply gen  more