STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 3 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University's Bullet Racing team is finalizing its car for the upcoming SAE International competition. This student-run team -- comprised mainly of engineering majors but welcoming students of all majors -- designs, builds and races a formula-style vehicle each year. The SAE International competition will take place May 8-11 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan. Th  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 3 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: There was no limit to the amount of engineering innovation displayed this weekend by the Oklahoma State University College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology students. Two significant events -- the 13th annual Speedfest and the fifth year of the Senior Design Expo -- were high-energy presentations of just how much CEAT students have to offer. On Friday, April 26, visitors from public schoo  more

TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, May 4 -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news: The Cherokee Nation Gadugi Portal Call Center is being honored as "Outstanding Employer" by the Native American Employment and Training Conference. The Gadugi Portal Call Center team currently consists of five full time staff members and 15 temporary staff gaining work experience through Cherokee Nation Career Services. The call center has provided temporary employment to  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 3 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University's College of Education and Human Sciences recognized faculty and staff excellence in service, mentorship, research, teaching, creativity, innovation and more on Wednesday. In total, 14 awards were presented, nine to faculty and five to staff members. The 2024 recipients are: Faculty Awards Dr. Sheri Vasinda -- associate professor in teaching, learning and educational sciences -- rec  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 3 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Evelyn Larson was selected as the orange gown recipient for the Spears School of Business for spring 2024. Each semester, a distinguished student is selected to wear the orange gown and cap at commencement in recognition for their academic achievements, participation in organizations and overall dedication to their experiences at OSU. Larson will lead the Spears senior class in the orange regalia an  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 4 -- The Oklahoma House issued the following news release: Legislation updating regulations of Oklahoma's public pools and spas for the first time since the 1970s has been approved by the governor. Rep. Tammy Townley, R-Ardmore, was contacted by two constituents who own an apartment building in Ardmore after they faced numerous barriers of red tape while renovating the building's public pool last summer. She proposed House Bill 4035 to eliminate those outdated regu  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 4 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release: Senate Joint Resolution 16, authored by Sen. John Haste, R-Broken Arrow, will be on November's general election ballot following adoption by the House. Voters will be presented with State Question 833 to amend the Oklahoma Constitution to authorize municipalities to create public infrastructure districts (PID). If approved by voters, cities will be able to use a PID to finance infrastructure improveme  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 4 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following statement on May 3, 2024: * * * Senate Democratic Leader Kay Floyd, D-Oklahoma City, issued the following statement after learning the University of Oklahoma's Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center could no longer host a program aimed at encouraging women to seek careers in government and elected office. This is due to the governor's Executive Order 2023-31, banning such programs. The program must   more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 3 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: A team of five students from Oklahoma State University's Department of Physics traveled to Zurich in March to compete in the International Physicists' Tournament, representing the United States as they placed sixth in the world. The 2024 OSU Physics Team consisted of students Brenden Martin, Nathan May, Nathan Rago, Nathan Ross and Jennie Russell, as well as Matthew Maxim from the University of Arizona. The st  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 3 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The Prairie Arts Center has announced its 2024 schedule of summer art camps tailored for students aged 6-14, with each camp offering a distinctive experience for budding artists. "This year's theme is 'Art Below the Equator,'" said Jen Johnson, arts education coordinator for Prairie Arts Center. "As always, we will learn a lot, play, explore and expand our understanding of art and the world around us." The ini  more

EDMOND, Oklahoma, May 3 -- The University of Central Oklahoma issued the following news release: The University of Central Oklahoma Foundation recently received a donation from the Herland Sister Resources, an Oklahoma City-based nonprofit, of $120,000 to support both a new endowed scholarship fund and the work of The Center at UCO, which includes the UCO's Women's Research Center and BGLTQ+ Student Center. The UCO Foundation matched the scholarship fund, totaling $50,000. Herland Sister Reso  more

EDMOND, Oklahoma, May 4 -- The University of Central Oklahoma issued the following news release: The University of Central Oklahoma's College of Liberal Arts' John R. Wood, Ph.D., professor of public administration, has been awarded the prestigious DaVinci Institute's 2024 Creativity in Education Fellowship and UCO student Isabelle Esau was awarded a DaVinci Scholarship. The DaVinci Institute's Creativity in Education Fellowship is a distinguished honor given to educators who exhibit exemplar  more

EDMOND, Oklahoma, May 3 -- The University of Central Oklahoma issued the following news release: The University of Central Oklahoma's RN to B.S., Nursing program has been named as one of the best online B.S.N. programs of 2024 by Forbes Education. This ranking affirms the exceptional quality and prominence in nursing education at Central and reflects the unwavering commitment to excellence and achievements in producing top-tier nursing professionals. The RN to B.S., Nursing track at UCO is d  more