TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, Oct. 16 -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news on Oct. 15, 2024: Members of the 2024-2025 Cherokee Nation Tribal Youth Council were sworn in by Cherokee Nation Supreme Court Justice Shawna Baker during an inauguration ceremony recently. Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. provided keynote remarks and thanked the new youth council for their service. "This in an important program that serves as a resource to the Cherokee  more

TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, Oct. 16 -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news on Oct. 15, 2024: The U.S. Department of the Treasury selected Cherokee Nation among 14 state and tribal grant awardees to support small businesses in northeast Oklahoma. Cherokee Nation and Chickasaw Nation were the only two tribes awarded through the $75 million competitive grant, Investing in America Small Business Opportunity Program. The tribes will each receive $2  more

TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, Oct. 17 -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news on Oct. 16, 2024: The first phase of a comprehensive housing study by the Cherokee Nation predicts a deficit of $1.75 billion in housing for Cherokee citizens in the region over the next decade with a need of more than 8,800 housing units of all types and price points. Cherokee Nation Executive Director of Housing Programs and Senior Advisor Todd Enlow highlighted the re  more

DURANT, Oklahoma, Oct. 17 -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news on Oct. 16, 2024: The Inter-Tribal Council voted unanimously to support the retention of Oklahoma Supreme Court Justices Noma D. Gurich, Yvonne Kauger and James E. Edmondson. A resolution approved by the Tribal leaders noted the three justices - who are the only three up for retention on the Nov. 5, 2024, ballot - have demonstrated a commitment and diligence in following Ok  more

ADA, Oklahoma, Oct. 17 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: The White House recently announced U.S. President Joe Biden's inclusion of a Chickasaw legal scholar among several new appointments to the Community Development Advisory Board (the Advisory Board). Chickasaw citizen Janie Simms Hipp, J.D., LL.M., was appointed to the 15-person federal advisory committee to the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Community Development F  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 16 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: On Oct. 4, Oklahoma State University's College of Arts and Sciences recognized 30 alumni at its annual Hall of Fame event, including chemist Dr. Chih-duen Tse and actor Rex Linn. Other honorees of the night included 25 Distinguished Alumni and three Rising Stars, representing all 24 of the college's departments and schools. "The College of Arts and Sciences is a fantastic place to be," CAS Dean Melinda Cro  more

ADA, Oklahoma, Oct. 17 -- East Central University issued the following news: The 2024 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year, Rachel Keith, will deliver East Central University's 2024 Marvin Stokes Lecture on Monday, Oct 28 at 6 p.m. in the ECU Foundation Hall located in the Chickasaw Business and Conference Center. The event is free and open to the public. Keith began her career with Stratford High School where she was named District Teacher of the Year for Stratford Schools in 2008 and 2010. In 2012,  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 16 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Dr. Mark Callery's path to becoming the medical director of population health at Utica Park Clinic is as deeply rooted in his family history as it is in his passion for helping others. With a lineage of medical professionals dating back to his grandfather, a pioneer in osteopathic medicine, Callery's story is a testament to the enduring influence of family and the evolving nature of health care. The family   more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 15 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The bright future of the Center for Integrated Building Systems at Oklahoma State University was on display during the Fall 2024 Project Proposal and Update Meeting. Dr. Dan Fisher, mechanical and aerospace engineering professor and interim director of CIBS, said the vision for CIBS is an applied research center in the sustainable energy space that partners with building systems; mechanical systems; and the   more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 17 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2024: Attorney General Gentner Drummond on Tuesday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review an appellate court's decision upholding the Biden Administration's suspension of a family planning grant that Oklahoma has received for more than 40 years. After the landmark Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, Oklahoma declined to provide abortion referrals under Title   more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 16 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2024: Sen. Julia Kirt, D-Oklahoma City, and Sen. Carri Hicks, D-Oklahoma City, presented an interim study to the Senate General Government Committee on Thursday looking at poverty in Oklahoma, the programs that meet critical needs, and long-term paths for Oklahomans to escape poverty. "Too many Oklahomans are working too hard and still struggling to get by," Kirt said. "Every Oklahoman d  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 16 -- The Oklahoma House issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2024: The Oklahoma Freedom Caucus (OKFC) challenge the decision to host and promote "National Coming Out Day" at Tinker Air Force Base. Sen. Shane Jett, chair of the OKFC and a U.S. Navy veteran, expressed the criticism shared by thousands of military families. "Military bases have significant budgets to cultivate positive relationships in their communities," Jett said. "It's incomprehensible   more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 16 -- The Oklahoma House issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2024: Reps. Tom Gann, R-Inola, Kevin West, R-Moore, and Rick West, R-Heavener, today issued statements regarding an Oklahoma Supreme Court request for oral arguments in their case against Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Todd Hiett. "On Monday, the Oklahoma Supreme Court changed its position and took the extraordinary step of asking for oral arguments about our Petition for a Writ of Prohibiti  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 16 -- The Oklahoma House issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2024: Rep. Daniel Pae, R-Lawton, and Rep. Arturo Alonso-Sandoval, D-Oklahoma City, hosted an interim study on healthcare challenges facing rural Oklahomans before the House Public Health Committee on Thursday, Oct. 10. "A strong healthcare system is the backbone of a healthy economy, but when we fail to invest in rural healthcare, we fail our fellow Oklahomans," Pae said. "Without providing th  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Oct. 17 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: * * * Effort builds upon years of tribal collaborations with OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center and University of Oklahoma programs * * * The National Institutes of Health has awarded the University of Oklahoma a five-year, $17.2 million grant to partner with tribal nations and communities to improve cancer outcomes. Research has shown that the American Indian and Alaska Native population in Oklahoma e  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 16 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University has honored Emilie Tallent with the 2024 OSU Sponsored Programs Service Award, recognizing her dedication and contributions to sponsored programs within the College of Arts and Sciences. The OSU Sponsored Programs Service Award highlights individuals demonstrating outstanding commitment to the field. This award is part of the university's ongoing efforts to foster a collaborative res  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Oct. 16 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: Julie Jones, a lecturer at the Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication, was recently recognized with the 2024 Founder Award, the highest honor bestowed by the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA). "This award kind of hit me when I was about to step up and give my acceptance speech," said Jones. "When I went to accept it, I was struck by the depth of my career. It meant a lot to me  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 16 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Hydration is important in the heat of the summer, but it is just as crucial if not more so during the winter months. Several factors contribute to dehydration in cold weather, including warmer indoor temperatures, cold air and less water consumption. "You may not feel as thirsty in the winter as you do in the summer, so it's easier for dehydration to sneak up on you," said Janice Hermann, Oklahoma State Univ  more