STILLWATER, Oklahoma, June 17 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Navigating the higher education landscape can be challenging for first-generation and low-income students, but the McNair Scholars Program at Oklahoma State University is a guiding light for many students. The program provides clear guidance, empowering these students to not only succeed in their undergraduate studies, but also to envision and achieve the dream of earning an advanced degree. Established in 1  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, June 17 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Dr. Mileva Radonjic, associate professor and Samson Investment Chair in Petroleum Engineering, has received over $3 million in funding for a collaborative project titled "Enhanced Geothermal System Concept Testing and Development at the Milford City, Utah Forge Site." This three-year sub-recipient award from the Utah FORGE project through the University of Utah is for a Department of Energy project that aims  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 18 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news on June 17, 2024: Today, Governor Kevin Stitt signed an executive order designed to eliminate barriers to professional opportunities, make it easier for Oklahomans to obtain state-issued professional licenses. The order also creates the Efficiency in Licensing Task Force. "If we can empower our workforce and axe unnecessary regulations, everyone wins. We just want to remove barriers and simplify the st  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 18 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news on June 17, 2024: Today, Governor Kevin Stitt issued an executive order aimed at eliminating barriers to economic development, cutting red tape that hinders job creation, and expanding career opportunities across Oklahoma. "Nobody wants to hassle with the state to get a permit approved, it's bad for business," said Governor Stitt. "If we can cut red tape and get government out of the way, it's going to   more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 18 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news: Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Service (ODMHSAS) commissioner Allie Friesen was hit with a motion from Oklahoma Attorney General Drummond that proceeds with a settlement in a class action lawsuit against ODMHSAS that is not in the best interest of the state or the patients the agency serves. In March of 2023, four individuals who were awaiting court-ordered mental health servi  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, June 17 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Hannah Shear, assistant professor in the Oklahoma State University Department of Agricultural Economics, is the recipient of the 2024 Ferguson College of Agriculture Early Career Award for Excellence in Teaching. Shear was recognized in April at the annual Ferguson College Scholarships and Awards Banquet. Shear has been a faculty member in the Ferguson College since 2021, teaching Introduction to Agricultural  more