LAWTON, Oklahoma, Aug. 2 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: In an effort to increase the number of K-12 English teachers throughout Oklahoma, Cameron University has added an English option to its Master of Education in Education degree program. The option is ideal for those who teach or who want to teach English in K-12 but who may not have an undergraduate degree in that field. It will also provide opportunities to teach English Composition at the collegiate level, which   more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 1 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: In an effort to streamline research processes and establish a research strategy, the Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute has named Dr. Ali Boolani its associate director of research and strategic initiatives. "One of the things that this position allows me to do is push the boundaries of science," Boolani said. "I get to do work that I find super interesting while continuing to mentor young sci  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 1 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on July 31, 2024: Attorney General Gentner Drummond praised today's ruling in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma blocking the Biden Administration's radical new rule that attempts to unravel longtime federal protections for students under Title IX. Drummond filed a lawsuit in May seeking a preliminary injunction against the rule elevating gender identity ove  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Aug. 2 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: Lynn Jeffries, an associate professor and director of developmental disabilities and school-based therapy at the University of Oklahoma College of Allied Health, was recently recognized with the American Physical Therapy Association's Humanitarian Award. This recognition distinguishes those who demonstrate leadership and help improve the quality of life of their patients and the community around them. "I   more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: Yihan Shao, an associate professor of chemistry at the University of Oklahoma, has received a Maximizing Investigators' Research Award from the National Institutes of Health to develop computer modeling tools for studying the enzymes critical for CRISPR gene editing and biomedical imaging tools for cancer tumors. CRISPR, which stands for Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats,   more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 1 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Spears School of Business faculty member Dr. Lisa Schurer Lambert is the newest recipient of the Southern Management Association's most prestigious award. The association is honoring Lambert with the 2024 James G. Hunt SMA Sustained Outstanding Service Award, also known as the Hunt SOSA Award, which annually distinguishes a member who has steadily contributed to SMA's objectives and purpose throughout multiple  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 2 -- Oklahoma State University's Spears School of Business issued the following news: Spears School of Business faculty member Dr. Lisa Schurer Lambert is the newest recipient of the Southern Management Association's most prestigious award. The association is honoring Lambert with the 2024 James G. Hunt SMA Sustained Outstanding Service Award, also known as the Hunt SOSA Award, which annually distinguishes a member who has steadily contributed to SMA's objectives and  more

WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma, Aug. 2 -- Southwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) and Comanche County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) in Lawton have established a partnership to expand educational opportunities and address healthcare staffing needs. The agreement, signed on July 31 by SWOSU President Dr. Diana Lovell and CCMH Chief Nursing Officer Melissa Alvillar provides significant benefits for SWOSU students interested in care  more

ADA, Oklahoma, Aug. 2 -- East Central University issued the following news: The Oka' Institute at East Central University, in collaboration with the Chickasaw Nation, proudly presented the prestigious Pulaski Award on behalf of the National Interagency Fire Center to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Eastern Oklahoma Region. This award recognizes their exemplary efforts in wildfire management and safety. Named after the legendary Ed Pulaski, who heroically led a group of firefighters to safety dur  more

CHICKASHA, Oklahoma, Aug. 2 -- The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma issued the following news: The University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma exceeded its annual fundraising goal of $2 million, raising a record-breaking $2,266,165. This remarkable achievement reflects the collective effort and generous support from the entire university community. The funds raised will support a variety of initiatives across campus, including student scholarships, faculty development and research oppor  more

CHICKASHA, Oklahoma, Aug. 1 -- The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma issued the following news: Starting in the fall of 2024, students at the University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma can pursue a bachelor's degree in computer science. This program aims to equip students with the practical skills and foundational knowledge needed to excel in the fast-growing field of computer and information technology. "We are thrilled to introduce this program that combines rigorous technical trainin  more