STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 21 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Dr. Mallory Casebolt, associate professor and Hardesty Endowed Chair in Aviation Sciences in the College of Education and Human Sciences, received the Oklahoma State University-Tulsa President's Outstanding Teaching Award at the OSU-Tulsa commencement ceremony on May 13. This award, one of the highest faculty honors awarded by OSU-Tulsa, is based on student nominations and feedback. Dr. Mallory Casebolt, asso  more

TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, May 22 -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news dated on May 16, 2024: The Cherokee Nation honored two veterans with the Medal of Patriotism during the May meeting of the Council of the Cheroke Nation. Frank Alexander Wright of Westville and Henry Carey Jr. of Tahlequah were recognized by Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., Chief of Staff Dr. Corey Bunch and Secretary of Veterans Affairs S. Joe Crittenden  more

TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, May 22 -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following statement dated May 19, 2024, by Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr.: * * * Osiyo, Cherokee Nation is large and growing, with more than 460,000 citizens making us the largest tribe in America. The hundreds of thousands of Cherokees of all ages deserve world-class facilities serving our health, education, safety, and community life and culture. That's why we have undertaken the l  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 22 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news: As the school year comes to a close and high schoolers plan for their pursuit of higher education, Governor Kevin Stitt and Oklahoma Secretary of Education Nellie Sanders encourage students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2024-2025 school year. FAFSA is used to determine how much financial aid students can receive to help pay for college. Some state aid programs,   more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 22 -- The Oklahoma State Senate posted the following statement on May 21, 2024, from State Sen. Mary Boren: * * * Sen. Mary Boren issued a statement Tuesday following her no vote on the executive nomination of Tim Gatz as executive director for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT). "Since 2021, Senate District 16 has been in turmoil over a major transportation plan under Mr. Gatz's leadership that failed to include stakeholder involvement and lacked tr  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 22 -- The Oklahoma State Senate posted the following statement on May 21, 2024, from State Sen. Michael Brooks, D-Oklahoma City: * * * Sen. Michael Brooks, D-Oklahoma City, chair of the Oklahoma Legislative Latino Caucus, released the following statement Tuesday after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a complaint in federal court against Oklahoma's recently passed immigration law. The DOJ stated that the law is in violation of the U.S. Constitution's supre  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 22 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release on May 21, 2024: On Monday, Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law Senate Bill 1668, authored by Sen. John Haste, R-Broken Arrow. This important legislation provides Oklahoma sheriffs with the authority to contract with private security firms to guard detainees or prisoners temporarily housed for treatment in medical facilities outside the confines of jail. Senate Bill 1668 specifies that private security   more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 22 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release on May 21, 2024: The Oklahoma Senate on Monday gave final passage to legislation that will protect frontline employees and businesses from retail and commercial theft. Senate Bill 1735 from Sen. Julie Daniels, R-Bartlesville, and Rep. Terry O'Donnell, R-Catoosa, expands the definition of second-degree burglary to include entering areas of a business commonly reserved for personnel and those that are   more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, May 22 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: * * * The Consortium for Advanced Data Assimilation Research and Education, or CADRE, is recommended for funding by NOAA and the Department of Commerce to advance data assimilation research and workforce development. * * * The University of Oklahoma will lead a new multi-university Data Assimilation Consortium to improve weather forecasts using enhanced numerical weather prediction systems, rec  more

WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma, May 22 -- Southwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: Work Ready Oklahoma (WRO) is hosting a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Work Ready Weatherford center. The event will take place on May 22 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 1501 Lera Dr., Suite 5 in Weatherford. The community is invited to attend, meet the team, tour the new facility, and enjoy light snacks and door prizes. In 2023, SWOSU announced a groundbreaking workforce  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 21 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Kodie Gough, a marketing major from Graham, Texas, was recognized as the Student Philanthropist of the Year at the 2024 Women for OSU Symposium in April. The Women for OSU Council established the award to recognize an OSU student who is highly engaged in philanthropic efforts and demonstrates inspiring leadership through a culture of giving. The Student Philanthropist of the Year lives out their orange passion  more

CHICKASHA, Oklahoma, May 22 -- The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma issued the following news: The University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma has named Dr. Misty Steele, associate professor of psychology, interim dean of the School of Social Sciences & Business. She will assume the role effective Aug. 1. Steele has 15 years of experience serving USAO in a variety of roles, including admissions counselor, academic resource counselor and academic advisor, Title III grant director, facult  more