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

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

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

TULSA, Oklahoma, July 3 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Tulsa District issued the following news: By Sara Goodeyon, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District Volunteer first responders with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District Power Team recently attended an annual training and tabletop exercise at the district headquarters. They are one of seven such teams that are part of the USACE Emergency Management program who stand ready to serve the nation during times of disaster, o  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 (TNSfact) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on July 2, 2024: * * * Biden-Harris Administration Announces Investment in Twelve Regional Technology Hubs, Creating Good-Paying Jobs and Driving Economic Opportunity and Innovation in Communities Across the Country - Regional Tech Hubs will strengthen American leadership in industries of the future, create jobs, and spur economic growth in all of America Today, the Biden-Harris Administration will announce fundi  more