LAWTON, Oklahoma, March 30 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: Cameron University's Dr. Hyunsoon Whang will be joined by nationally renowned violinist Destiny Ann Mermagen and cellist Michael Mermegan for "Trio Barn Burners." During the concert, they will perform trios by Haydn and Dvorak as well as Paul Schoenfield's Cafe Music. The concert takes place on Sunday, April 7, at 3 p.m. in the University Theatre. Tickets purchased at the door are $10 for adult and $8 for senio  more

ADA, Oklahoma, March 30 -- East Central University issued the following news: Dr. Bruce Weems, former educator and Dean of the College of Health and Sciences at East Central University, will be honored at ECU's Evening of Honors and Recognition on May 10 at 6 p.m. in the Chickasaw Business and Conference Center. "I have a rather unusual family history at ECU," stated Weems. "My father graduated in the 1920s and my mother attended about the same time; she earned her teaching certificate there.   more

HARRISONBURG, Virginia, March 30 -- James Madison University issued the following news: By Jim Heffernan Near the end of the Cold War, Lt. Amelia Underwood ('13M) was a field artillery officer assigned to Lance Missile battalions at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. The tactical, surface-to-surface nuclear missile was an important part of the Army's ground arsenal. It could be launched from the back of a vehicle and used to take out mid-range, enemy targets such as airfields, command centers and supply rou  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 30 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Delta Tau Delta, a fraternity at Oklahoma State University was recently recognized as a top 10 chapter nationally with the 2024 Hugh Shields Award for Chapter Excellence. According to Delts.org, the Hugh Shields Award for Chapter Excellence recognizes overall excellence in a chapter and is presented to the top 10 chapters [out of 130] in the fraternity. Chapters receive a gavel and a Hugh Shields flag. Thi  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 30 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The Oklahoma State University Department of Psychology will host its 2nd annual Speech Night competition on Tuesday, April 2, with guest judges Anne Greenwood, Joe Akin, Simon Ringsmuth and First Cowboy Darren Shrum. "Students deliver awesome speeches in our classes but their audiences are typically only their classmates," said psychology teaching instructor Megan Linsenmeyer. "We really want to give OSU's e  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 30 (TNSres) -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University student Jake Patterson placed first overall in the Research Day at the Capitol competition March 18-19 in Oklahoma City. Fellow OSU student Olivia Fulkerson placed third in the research-intensive institution category. Competing among 25 students from across Oklahoma, Patterson and Fulkerson were two of four undergraduate students who represented OSU at the event. Patters  more

TULSA, Oklahoma, March 29 -- The city of Tulsa issued the following news: Tulsa Animal Welfare (TAW) has launched its "$20 for TAW" campaign in hopes of raising an additional $3.7 million for its new shelter. The campaign, which is a partnership with the Tulsa Community Foundation (TCF), will use all monies raised to enhance the new shelter's amenities and support pet education and outreach programs. "We are happy Tulsans have funded a new shelter that will better house and care for each pet'  more

CHICKASHA, Oklahoma, March 30 -- The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma issued the following news: The University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma has received a $15,500 grant from the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma to support STEM programs at the university. The grant will provide funding for a healthy summer camp for sixth- through eighth-grade students focusing on healthy meals and stress relief. Additionally, STEM workshops will be provided to middle schools, covering topics l  more