CHICKASHA, Oklahoma, July 11 -- The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma issued the following news: On Saturday, June 29, the University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma commemorated the life and contributions of esteemed alumna Edna Wilcox with a special ceremony attended by university officials, family and friends. She passed away in March 2024. A Japanese Cherry tree was planted in Wilcox's memory, reflecting her passion for wildlife and dedication to teaching. The event, organized by Ma  more

TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, July 11 -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news: The Cherokee Nation has been awarded $971,000 from the Department of Homeland Security in a first-ever Tribal Cybersecurity Grant. More than $18 million in total was awarded to 32 tribes through the Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program, which is empowering tribal nations to stay focused on cybersecurity and digital threats. "This award will help reinforce our digital sov  more

SULPHUR, Oklahoma, July 11 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby, along with tribal leadership and state and local officials, met with U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman June 4 to discuss rebuilding the community after an EF-4 tornado slammed into the downtown area April 27, leveling multiple businesses and homes. "We thank Administrator Guzman  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 11 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release on July 10, 2024: The Republican National Committee's (RNC) platform committee adopted their 2024 platform on Monday, with their recommendations set to go before the full convention in the coming days. Notably, the opposition to abortion and support for a Christian definition of marriage present in previous platforms were removed. Senator Dusty Deevers, R-Elgin, issued the following statement condemn  more

CHICKASHA, Oklahoma, July 11 -- The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma issued the following news: Armed with a biology degree from the University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma, Edgar Tafoya-Acosta '20 has leveraged his academic background in unique and impactful ways, demonstrating the versatility of his education. Initially pursuing a career in medicine, Tafoya-Acosta shifted his focus to botany, to align with his passion for plants. Since graduating, Tafoya-Acosta has been working fo  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, July 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: Kasun Gunasooriya, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the University of Oklahoma School of Sustainable Chemical, Biological and Materials Engineering, has received a Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement award from the Oak Ridge Associated Universities. He was selected for his research on converting nitrate captured during the water purification process into ammonia, reducing water pollutants wh  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 10 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Dr. Yu Feng, associate professor in the School of Chemical Engineering at Oklahoma State University, participated in the 2024 Rural Health Innovation Challenge, representing OSU's Center for Health Systems Innovation in collaboration with the Public Health Institute of Oklahoma. The Rural Health Innovation Challenge in Oklahoma aims to address the distinctive health care challenges that rural communities fac  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 10 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University is leaving its mark on increasing biomass production in the United States by contributing to the U.S. Department of Energy 2023 Billion-Ton Report. Released in March, the report examines more than 60 resources for biomass production with agricultural land, forest land, waste and algae. Biomass is organic material from crop residue, agriculture and food waste, forest residue, trees a  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 10 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University Global has named Elisabeth Walker as the new director of the Office of International Students and Scholars. Previously, Walker was the associate director of the International Student and Scholars Office at the University of Texas-Dallas. "I am very excited to return to my home state and join the leadership team of OSU Global. In this role, I am looking forward to guiding and suppo  more