BOLEY, Oklahoma, June 26 -- The Oklahoma Department of Corrections issued the following news on June 25, 2024: * * * 3-year project helps inmates gain skills for after release * * * There's nothing quite like building something by hand, and that's what 32 inmates at the John Lilley Correctional Center in Boley did when they constructed a new central control building from the ground up. The Oklahoma Department of Corrections recently celebrated their accomplishment with a ribbon cutting and d  more

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, June 26 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: Dr. Sarah Gordon is stepping down as dean of the Arkansas Tech University Graduate College in order to accept a similar position at the University of Central Oklahoma. The announcement of Gordon's departure was made by Dr. Adolfo Santos, ATU executive vice president for academic affairs and provost. A farewell reception for Gordon is planned for 2:30 p.m. Monday, July 1, in Ross Pendergraft Library and Tech  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, June 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: Bin Wang, a professor in the School of Sustainable Chemical, Biological and Materials Engineering at the University of Oklahoma, has received a Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. Wang was selected for his contributions to computational catalysis and physical chemistry. The Bessel Award is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Rese  more

ADA, Oklahoma, June 26 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: Prospective First American entrepreneurs have a friend in the Chickasaw Business Network that can guide them through the myriad pitfalls associated with opening their first business. Sandra Wesson, Chickasaw Business Network manager, says it often happens that someone may have a good idea for a new business venture, but lacks the know-how and resources to do so. "A   more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 26 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following statement on June 25, 2024: * * * Today, Governor Kevin Stitt released the following statement after the Oklahoma Supreme Court handed down a decision in Drummond v. Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School Board: "I'm concerned we've sent a troubling message that religious groups are second-class participants in our education system. Charter schools are incredibly popular in Oklahoma - and all we're sayin  more

ALVA, Oklahoma, June 27 -- Northwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: Northwestern Oklahoma State University administration is proud to announce that for the fourth consecutive year, there will be no increase in tuition and mandatory fees for undergraduate students. Incoming seniors have not experienced any type of tuition or mandatory fee increase during their time as a Ranger. "We are excited to continue to make Northwestern a top choice for an accessible and   more

LAWTON, Oklahoma, June 27 -- The Oklahoma Department of Corrections issued the following news on June 26, 2024: Over the past several days, The GEO Group and the Oklahoma Department of Corrections have worked together on a one-year contract to continue operating the Lawton Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility (LCRF). Yesterday, an agreement was reached on the terms of a new one-year contract, effective July 1, 2024. "As a long-term partner with the State of Oklahoma, we want to thank Direc  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 27 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following remarks on June 25, 2024: * * * Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond made the following remarks today after the state Supreme Court ruled against allowing what would have been the nation's first taxpayer-funded, state-sponsored religious public charter school. "This decision is a tremendous victory for religious liberty. The framers of the U.S. Constitution and those who drafted Oklahoma'  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, June 26 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University will honor two individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to agricultural sciences and natural resources. Ronald Elliott and Harvey Schroeder are the 2024 Champion for OSU Agriculture Award recipients. They will be recognized during the OSU Agriculture Honors ceremony on Oct. 11. "These individuals embody the ideals and mission of OSU Agriculture and support our rich tradition a  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, June 26 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University will honor five individuals who have brought distinctive credit to the university's Ferguson College of Agriculture and contributed significantly to society. Jami Longacre, Ed Moydell, Mary and Rob Shuey, and Carl Thoma are recipients of the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award. The honorees will be officially recognized during the OSU Agriculture Honors ceremony on Oct. 11. "These indiv  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, June 26 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: U.S. Sen. Mullin presents posthumous medal to WWII veteran's family Oklahoma State University held a ceremony on Tuesday to posthumously honor U.S. Army Cpl. Elmer Vanover with the Purple Heart Medal and Combat Infantryman Badge. U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin presented the medal to Vanover's family. Vanover served in the 200th Coastal Artillery during World War II. Vanover was awarded the Purple Heart Medal f  more