NORMAN, Oklahoma, May 17 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: The University of Oklahoma announced today that Anna E. Carpenter will be appointed dean of the College of Law, effective July 15, pending the OU Board of Regents' approval. "We are thrilled to welcome Professor Anna Carpenter as the 14th dean of the OU College of Law," said OU President Joseph Harroz Jr. "An accomplished legal scholar and award-winning educator, Professor Carpenter brings  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 16 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news on May 15, 2024: Today, Governors Kevin Stitt (R-OK), Josh Shapiro (D-PA), and Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) sent a letter to the Governor of Turks & Caicos, Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam, calling for the prompt release of three Americans held in her territory. Ryan Watson of Oklahoma, Bryan Hagerich of Pennsylvania and Tyler Wenrich of Virginia are all being held in Turks & Caicos on charges of ammunition possessi  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 17 -- The Oklahoma House issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: Following numerous tornadoes across the state this spring, the Oklahoma House of Representatives passed two bills Tuesday to assist communities affected by recent tornadoes. House Bill 2912 and House Bill 2913 were coauthored by and presented on the House floor by Rep. Judd Strom, R-Copan, whose district includes the town of Barnsdall. The town suffered severe damage as a result of an EF4 t  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 17 -- The Oklahoma House issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: Governor Kevin Stitt on Wednesday signed into law legislation that will fund the building of an arch at the Oklahoma Capitol to serve as an honorary symbol of the services performed by the Oklahoma National Guard. House Bill 4012 is authored by Rep. Mark McBride, R-Moore. "This arch was part of the original design for the state Capitol, and I believe it will add to the beauty of our comple  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 16 -- The Oklahoma House issued the following news release: A measure establishing a pathway to fund a pilot program designed to expand opportunities to invest in Oklahoma's mental health workforce has been signed into law. House Bill 3449, authored by Rep. Jeff Boatman, R-Tulsa, modifies the Oklahoma State University Medical Authority Behavioral Health Workforce Development Fund and establishes the University Hospitals Authority Behavioral Health Workforce Develop  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 17 -- The Oklahoma House issued the following news release: Legislation adding a financial literacy course to high school graduation requirements has been signed into law. House Bill 2158 was authored by Rep. Dick Lowe, R-Amber, who said empowering students to take control of their finances starts with education. "Requiring students to master financial literacy before graduating isn't just about balancing budgets," Lowe said. "It's about laying a good foundation a  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 17 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: The Oklahoma Senate on Thursday voted unanimously to appropriate $45 million to help counties that have been ravaged by recent tornadoes. The Senate gave final passage to House Bill 2912 (http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HB2912&Session=2400) and House Bill 2913 (http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HB2913&Session=2400) that will help Oklahoma counties approv  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 17 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today passed Senate Bill 1835 off the Senate Floor, which modifies language in the previously vetoed Survivor's Act legislation. Before Governor Kevin Stitt vetoed the previous legislation, Senate Bill 1835 was already moving through the legislative process as a trailer bill to help bolster the Survivor's Act. The language of the original S  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 17 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release: Suspected incidents of fraud aimed at older Oklahomans can now be easily reported to the Office of the Attorney General via an online senior fraud complaint form at oag.ok.gov. "Older Oklahomans deserve to be treated with respect and dignity, and yet far too often they are targeted by unscrupulous actors," said Attorney General Gentner Drummond. "These cases are particularly egregio  more

WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma, May 16 -- Southwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: The Department of Nursing at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has announced a new initiative: the Direct Admit Pathway (DAP) program, offering high school seniors a clear route into the traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program from their freshman year. The DAP program caters to high-achieving high school seniors aspiring to pursue a nursing career, providing   more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, May 17 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: The University of Oklahoma announced today that John Antonio, Ph.D., has been appointed permanent dean of the Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy, effective July 1, pending OU Board of Regents' approval. Antonio has served as interim dean since 2023. "John Antonio is an outstanding choice to lead our Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy," said OU President Joseph Harroz Jr. "His consist  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 16 -- USA Softball issued the following news: The Phillips 66 Big 12 Softball Championship marked a historic moment at Devon Park, drawing in a total crowd of 16,755 eager fans over the course of the four-day event to witness the first ever champions to be crowned at Devon Park. Opening day saw lots of excitement and competition as the first game of the day featured seventh-seeded Kansas who took a 6-5 narrow victory over tenth-seeded Houston. Following suit, eight  more