STILLWATER, Oklahoma, June 6 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The American Indian Science and Engineering Society seeks to increase the representation of American Indians and Alaskan Natives in engineering, science and technology. Oklahoma State University's AISES chapter has existed for more than 15 years, said chapter advisor Brenda Morales. Morales said AISES, a professional organization with chapters nationwide, does a great job connecting underrepresented   more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, June 6 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Dr. Royce Burnett stepped onto Oklahoma State University's campus as an accomplished businessman with 17 years of accounting experience. The Sam Houston State University graduate had not only worked for two Big 4 firms and two Fortune 500 companies, but also started an accounting practice, reaching what would have been the pinnacle of success for many young professionals in the 1990s. Instead, Burnett  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, June 6 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University College of Arts and Sciences students Sarah Brown and Irving Miguel have been named Beckman Scholars for the 2024-25 school year. The Beckman Scholars Program, directed by Dr. Rachael Eaton, will begin its second year this summer. Through 2025, two scholars are selected each year to receive research mentorship, leadership training and a $21,000 award funded by the Arnold and   more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, June 6 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The Oklahoma State University Museum of Art is honored to present "benjamin harjo JR.: from here to there," on view June 11 through Sept. 7, 2024. This exhibition offers a rare opportunity to explore a solo presentation of artwork by OSU alumnus Benjamin Harjo Jr. (Absentee Shawnee/Seminole, 1945-2023). A renowned visual artist, Harjo is a beloved household name for many in Oklahoma and beyond. Man  more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 7 -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced it has been awarded an estimated $82 million cost-plus-fixed-fee task order under an IAC MAC contract by the United States Air Force (USAF) for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. The center supports the B-52 System Program Office (AFLCMC/WBD) P1-22-2367 at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. Under the terms of the contract, KBR will contin  more

TULSA, Oklahoma, June 7 -- NGL Energy Partners issued the following news release: NGL Energy Partners LP (NYSE: NGL) ("NGL," or the "Partnership") announced today that the Board of Directors of its general partner has authorized a common unit repurchase program, under which NGL may repurchase up to $50 million of its outstanding units representing limited partnership interests of NGL and does not have a fixed expiration date. Under the common unit repurchase program, NGL may purchase shares of  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 6 -- The Oklahoma House issued the following news release: Rep. Rick West, R-Heavener, on Thursday commended the governor for approving legislation that protects Oklahomans from being compelled to follow vaccine, mask or other health mandates imposed by international organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations (UN) or the World Economic Forum (WEF). West is the House author of Senate Bill 426, which the governor signed into law We  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, June 6 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University has received a transformative grant totaling $750,000 from the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust of Oklahoma. "This grant represents a significant step forward in our efforts to address food insecurity and improve health outcomes in Oklahoma," OSU President Kayse Shrum said. "The collaboration within our community partners will allow us to make a tangible difference in the l  more

PAWHUSKA, Oklahoma, June 7 -- The Osage Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release on June 6, 2024: Appointed by Osage Nation Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear, Scott Johnson was sworn into the Osage LLC board of directors on Thursday, May 30, 2024, Johnson brings more than 25 years of professional experience in human resources management, organizational development, training, and policy development. Johnson retired from the Osage Nation in 201  more

WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma, June 7 -- Southwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: SWOSU will host a Reach Higher Reconnect event on June 15 at 5 p.m. in the Stafford Air & Space Museum in Weatherford. The event is open to the community and designed for individuals who have completed college credit but have not yet earned a degree. Attendees will have the opportunity to speak directly with admissions personnel and advisors to learn about their options for degree complet  more

PAWHUSKA, Oklahoma, June 6 -- The Osage Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release on June 5, 2024: Osage Nation's Wahzhazhe Connect and Osage Innovative Solutions (OIS), LLC, are jointly bringing high-speed broadband internet to the Osage Nation service area. Wahzhazhe Connect continues to expand the broadband network infrastructure through numerous construction projects while OIS's internet service, known as "Osage Broadband," further expands servi  more