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State Tipoffs Involving Oklahoma Newsletter for Friday October 04, 2024 ( 5 items )  

BCBSOK awards HPNRI grant to improve education programs
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 3 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The Oklahoma State University Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute has been selected as a recipient for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma's Blue Impact grant program. These grants focus on addressing the social and economic factors that influence the health and wellness of Oklahomans. "We are incredibly honored to receive a Blue Impact grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, which  more

Borland wins prestigious award from the Society for Medieval Feminist Scholarship
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 3 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Dr. Jennifer Borland, director of Oklahoma State University's Center for Humanities and a professor of art history in the Department of Art, Graphic Design and Art History, was recently awarded the Best First Book of Feminist Scholarship of the Middle Ages for her book, "Visualizing Household Health: Medieval Women, Art, and Knowledge in the Regime du corps." The award was presented by the national chapter of   more

Okla. Gov. Stitt Appoints Sterling Zearley as Interim Executive Director of Tourism
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 4 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news on Oct. 3, 2024: Governor Stitt announced the appointment of Sterling Zearley as the interim executive director of the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department (OTRD). "I'm thankful for Sterling's willingness to step into this role at Tourism as we transition to new leadership," said Governor Stitt. "He has a long track record of service to Oklahoma, and I'm grateful for the work he's done to make our   more

OSU alumni Dr. Cowley talks about Udall Scholarship experience
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 3 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Dr. Courtney Cowley sat in her high school library flipping through the Daily Oklahoman when she saw an article featuring three Oklahoma State University students, who won National Scholarships. "I remember thinking, I would like to do that," said Cowley, senior economist at Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. Dr. Cowley planned to attend Oklahoma State University after attending a summer science program w  more

OSU to host 2024 OSHA Convention for speech-language-hearing professionals
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 2 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The Oklahoma Speech-Language-Hearing Association (OSHA) will host its 2024 annual convention Oct. 11-12 at Oklahoma State University. The convention will bring together speech-language pathologists, audiologists and other communication professionals from across the state to gain new knowledge, sharpen their skills and earn continuing education credits necessary for certification and licensure. "This year's O  more