ARDMORE, Oklahoma, May 9 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby led ribbon cutting ceremonies May 7 for Lakecrest Casino and Hotel, located minutes from Lake Murray in south central Oklahoma. Governor Anoatubby said the project continues the Chickasaw Nation's commitment to provide opportunities to grow area tourism and the economic footprint as it attracts visitors from across the regio  more

ADA, Oklahoma, May 9 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: The Chickasaw Nation is pooling its many resources to aid the cities of Sulphur and Marietta, Oklahoma, in the aftermath of the fatal April 27 storm system that ravaged these communities. Chickasaw Nation Lighthorse Police, along with other first responders from the tribe, have been on-site assisting with search and rescue efforts, assessing damage and providing traffic  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 10 -- The Oklahoma House issued the following news release on May 9, 2024: Oklahoma could soon become a frontrunner in digital currency legislation after the Oklahoma House of Representatives sent House Bill 3594 to the governor's desk on Wednesday. The bill was introduced by state Rep. Brian Hill, R-Mustang, and outlines landmark regulations of blockchain applications, which allows transparent information sharing within a business network. Blockchain technology is  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 10 -- The Oklahoma House issued the following news release: Legislation creating an online jobs center through the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) has been sent to the governor's desk. House Bill 3595, authored by Rep. Brian Hill, R-Mustang, would allow the agency to require claimants to take a skills test, create an account and add a resume to the online platform. "House Bill 3595 presents an opportunity to streamline job matching, empower job seek  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 9 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Pete's Pet Posse, Oklahoma State University's groundbreaking pet therapy program, joined forces with the OSU Master of Business Administration program in an innovative partnership to advance student well-being and community engagement. Empowering future leaders to make a difference In a unique collaboration, MBA students utilize their skills and expertise to support P3 in three key areas: fundraising,  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 10 -- Oklahoma State University's Spears School of Business issued the following news: Pete's Pet Posse, Oklahoma State University's groundbreaking pet therapy program, joined forces with the OSU Master of Business Administration program in an innovative partnership to advance student well-being and community engagement. Empowering future leaders to make a difference In a unique collaboration, MBA students utilize their skills and expertise to support P3 in three ke  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 9 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: For three semesters, Niblack Research Scholars dedicate their time to academic experiences outside the traditional classroom by conducting research in one of Oklahoma State University's laboratories. These undergraduate students receive funding that allows them to pursue research that interests them and pays for a mentor to help along the way. Students work two to five hours per week with their ment  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 9 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Long before Dr. Tamara Richardson was the employee assistance psychologist at Oklahoma State University, she was struggling with her own battles, searching for a place she belonged. Richardson grew up in Lawton, Oklahoma, before attending Cameron University to receive her bachelor's degree in psychology and family science. After completing her undergraduate, she came to OSU for her doctorate in clin  more

EDMOND, Oklahoma, May 9 -- The University of Central Oklahoma issued the following news release: Oklahoma A+ Schools Institute at the University of Central Oklahoma (OKA+) has added three new member schools to its A+ Schools Network for the 2024-25 academic year. This year's new schools are Seminole High School, Seminole Public Schools; Christ the King Catholic School, Oklahoma City; and, Harding Fine Arts Academy Middle School, Oklahoma City. To be accepted into the OKA+ Schools Network, sch  more

CHICKASHA, Oklahoma, May 10 -- The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma issued the following news: The Kirkpatrick Foundation recently awarded the University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma with a $40,000 grant to improve the habitat used by wild turkeys on the university's habitat, near the Jean McLaughlin Outdoor Education & Research Center. The grant will cover equipment to help clear out overgrowth in the forest where the small flock of turkeys live, as well as reforest portions of the  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 9 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Vigilant Aerospace Systems, the leading developer of multi-sensor airspace management and collision avoidance software for drones and advanced air mobility, has been awarded a $500,000 grant as part of a nearly $1 million project to work with the Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education at Oklahoma State University to develop a distributed version of its detect-and-avoid system. The grant is prov  more