ADA, Oklahoma, July 3 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: Author and playwright Laura Shamas, Ph.D., was selected to receive a 2023 Los Angeles New Play Project (LANPP) Award. Her play, "Four Women in Red," will premiere at the Victory Theatre Center during the 2024-2025 season. "I am still totally shocked and humbled by this award," Shamas said. "I started to faint when they told me. It was amazing to win $20,000 for writin  more

ADA, Oklahoma, July 3 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: The Chickasaw Nation is soliciting comments from individuals regarding the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). Input is needed for development of the state plan of operation for the 2025 fiscal year. These comments must be received by Aug. 10, 2024. WIC is a federally funded nutrition, education and supplemental food program f  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: A study published today by a University of Oklahoma researcher shows that financial incentives can make a big difference in helping smokers quit. The study found that when people with low socioeconomic status are offered small financial incentives to stop smoking (in addition to receiving counseling and pharmacotherapy, primarily nicotine replacement therapy), they achieve higher quit rates  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 3 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news: Governor Kevin Stitt named Grayson Walker as his new chief of staff. "Grayson is an Oklahoma City native and has been a valued member of my policy and legal teams since 2020. I am excited to have him lead this office. He is committed to this state," Stitt said. "Character and culture are essential in leadership and I can't think of a better person to help pursue our vision of being a Top Ten state." "B  more

ADA, Oklahoma, July 3 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: The Chickasaw Nation welcomed visitors from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban development (HUD) April 17. Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby and tribal officials welcomed HUD representatives for a daylong tour of the Chickasaw Nation's housing, education and health developments located in Ada, Oklahoma. "Housing is foundational to the success of Chickasaw  more

EDMOND, Oklahoma, July 3 -- The University of Central Oklahoma issued the following news release: The University of Central Oklahoma's LX Studio is launching a new Career Advantage Workshop Series to help local professionals enhance their leadership skills while earning micro-credentials. The Career Advantage Workshop Series consists of six interactive workshops covering topics such as team planning and budgeting, effective communication, conflict resolution and leadership development. Each w  more

ALVA, Oklahoma, July 3 -- Northwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: A 33-credit hour fully online Master of Business Administration degree program has been developed in the Division of Business at Northwestern Oklahoma State University. Within the program are two areas of concentration: a management option and a health care administration option. Students are able to enroll in graduate studies immediately and may be admitted to the program for fall once final Hi  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 3 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release: Complaints about airline carriers and ticket agents can now be submitted to the office of Attorney General Gentner Drummond through an online form. Amid elevated levels of consumer complaints about flight disruptions, a lack of refunds and lost or delayed luggage, Drummond recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) that gives him t  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 3 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following statement on July 2, 2024: * * * Today, Governor Kevin Stitt released a statement celebrating the $51 million federal investment in Tulsa's Tech Hub. The Tech Hub, which focuses on autonomous technologies such as drones, will make Tulsa the world's leading destination for innovation, investment and talent in this technology and will find uses in industries spanning agriculture, defense, energy, health care, m  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 2 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: A consortium of partners, led by Tulsa Innovation Labs, equips Greater Tulsa Region to advance U.S. global leadership in trustworthy and equitable autonomous technologies Today, the Biden-Harris administration and the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded approximately $51 million to the Tulsa Hub for Equitable and Trustworthy Autonomy (THETA) - a consortium led by Tulsa Innovation Labs - to s  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, July 3 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: Events celebrating the University of Oklahoma's first day as a member of the Southeastern Conference drew thousands of attendees from across the nation. "Our inaugural day in the SEC was one we'll always remember, with the unity and enthusiasm of the OU Family on full display," said OU President Joseph Harroz Jr. "Joining the SEC is more than just a milestone in our university's history; it's a bold step   more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 3 -- The Oklahoma Department of Human Services issued the following news release on July 2, 2024: Pivot, A Turning Point for Youth, is set to open the next phase of 15 Tiny Homes designed to help youth facing housing instability after aging out of foster care in Oklahoma City. Pivot and Oklahoma Human Services will host a come-and-go open house to celebrate the tiny homes and a newly built community center from 3 to 6 p.m. on Friday, July 12 at Pivot, 201 NE 50th S  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, July 3 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: Recent University of Oklahoma Price College of Business graduate Luke Carrell is one of five student-athlete teams from universities in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) selected for the league's inaugural SEC Start Up -- Student-Athlete Pitch Competition, a spin-off of its Student Pitch Competition. The SEC Start Up -- Student-Athlete Pitch Competition aims to expand its business and innovation efforts.  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 3 -- Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education issued the following news on July 2, 2024: Allison D. Garrett, the Chancellor of the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education, announced today plans to retire from the leadership position in January 2025. She took office as Oklahoma's ninth chancellor in November 2021. "Education changes lives, opening doors and lighting pathways for people to realize their God-given potential and achieve their dreams," said Garret  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 3 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release: Sen. Adam Pugh (R-Edmond) will host a legislative interim study to examine the impact of students having cellphones in schools. The study will bring together national experts to discuss the benefits and challenges associated with cellphone use in educational settings. Sen. Pugh, who serves as the Chair of the Senate Education Committee, said it is important to understand the implications of cellpho  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 2 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University's Center for Health Systems Innovation and the Public Health Institute of Oklahoma awarded $43,000 in prize money to the winners of the Rural Health Innovation Challenge on June 20 at the Tandy Medical Center at OSU Tulsa. Teams participating in the challenge each brought an issue affecting their community's pursuit of health to the competition and presented an innovative solution to   more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 3 -- Oklahoma State University's Center for Health Sciences issued the following news: Oklahoma State University's Center for Health Systems Innovation and the Public Health Institute of Oklahoma awarded $43,000 in prize money to the winners of the Rural Health Innovation Challenge on June 20 at the Tandy Medical Center at OSU Tulsa. Teams participating in the challenge each brought an issue affecting their community's pursuit of health to the competition and present  more

CHICKASHA, Oklahoma, July 3 -- The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma issued the following news: The University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma welcomes alumna and Chickasha community member Whitney Palesano as the new director for alumni relations. She will assume the role on August 1. Palesano brings with her a wealth of professional experience, most recently serving as the membership and operations director for the Chickasha Chamber of Commerce. In that role, she developed a proven tr  more