CHICKASHA, Oklahoma, April 11 -- The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma issued the following news: Cliff Hudson, former chairman of the board and CEO of Sonic Corp., will deliver the 2024 commencement address at the University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma. Hudson spent nearly 35 years at Sonic Corp., most recently as chairman of the board and CEO. He also served the organization in the capacity of general counsel, chief financial offer and chief operating officer. He currently serves   more

ADA, Oklahoma, April 11 -- East Central University issued the following news: East Central University alumna and Chickasaw Citizen, Dr. JudyLee Oliva, is set to be honored at ECU's Evening of Honors and Recognition May 10 at 6 p.m. in the ECU Foundation Hall, located inside the Chickasaw Business & Conference Center. "I was initially surprised by the honor as I do not think of myself as 'distinguished,'" said Oliva. "I am goal oriented and have always been determined to achieve my goals." A 1  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 11 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on April 10, 2024: Alleging artificially inflated natural gas prices that preyed on Oklahomans in the wake of Winter Storm Uri, Attorney General Gentner Drummond today filed litigation against Enable entities (ET Gathering & Processing successor by merger to Enable Midstream Partners, Enable Oklahoma Intrastate Transmission, Enable Gas Transmission and Enable Energy Resources) and S  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 11 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release: With a legacy of dedicated service and significant legislative achievements, Senator Chris Kidd, R-Waurika, has announced his intention not to seek reelection and retire from the Oklahoma Senate in November, at the end of his current term. Senator Kidd, a fifth-generation Oklahoman with deep roots in the state's agricultural community, leaves behind a record of impactful legislation and community d  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 11 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release on April 10, 2024: Sen. Roger Thompson, R-Okemah, commented on his decision to cancel Wednesday's Senate Appropriations Committee meeting. "The Senate is committed to meeting the needs of all Oklahomans, and my colleagues and I have vowed to do that through an open and transparent budget process," Thompson said. "The Senate has released its proposed state budget for everyone to see. It's time for t  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 11 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The Oklahoma State University Institute of Biosecurity and Microbial Forensics is offering a 2024 summer internship opportunity to Tribal Native American and Pacific Islander students interested in a career in agricultural biosecurity. "The idea is that we will create a progression of people interested in biosecurity issues," said Francisco Ochoa Corona, professor and researcher at the institute. "Biosecurit  more

WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma, April 11 -- Southwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is proud to introduce the Pharm.D./Master of Science in Health Information Management (MSHIM) dual-degree program, which combines the Doctor of Pharmacy and master's degree in health information management. This program represents a significant advancement in healthcare education, integrating clinical expertise with health data management. I  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, April 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: * * * OU medical resident received an award from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to study the connection between genes and medicine in children with cystic fibrosis. * * * Second-year University of Oklahoma pediatric resident Dr. Caroline Thompson has a professional and personal connection to cystic fibrosis patient care for children. A childhood friend had the disease and made a lasting impre  more