STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 22 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Calving is a major event in a farm's calendar. Dystocia (a difficult birth) and neonatal infection are the leading causes of calf loss, and preparation and adequate care before, during and after birth are key to the success of any calving season. Pregnant cattle should be moved to a clean pasture or calving lot near their due date. Calving on a clean pasture reduces the risk of infection in newborn calves. Id  more

LAWTON, Oklahoma, Oct. 23 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: The Cameron University art program is pleased to present visiting artist Christopher Brizzard, who will present "The Last Ten Years," a visual lecture, as well as "Figures, Portraits and Still-Lifes," an exhibition of his artwork, on Thursday, November 7. Both are open to the public at no charge. Brizzard's presentation is set for 6 p.m. in the Goodyear Room (Room 100) of the Sciences Complex. He will showcase t  more

TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, Oct. 23 -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news on Oct. 22, 2024: The Cherokee Nation announced today it has been awarded $32 million through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant program for a major highway improvement project along US-59 in Delaware County. The project, also known as the US-59 Safety Improvement and Freight Development Project, will transform an   more

OWASSO, Oklahoma, Oct. 23 -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news on Oct. 22, 2024: A recently announced collaboration between Cherokee Nation and Amazon will provide full scholarships to Cherokee Film Institute's inaugural class of students. Amazon's financial contribution will mean the first 25 students accepted into the program can receive full certification completely tuition-free. "Cherokee Film Institute is more than a place of lear  more

ADA, Oklahoma, Oct. 23 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: The Chickasaw Nation recently hosted Deputy U.S. Surgeon General Rear Admiral (RADM) Denise Hinton as she and members of her team gained a historical perspective of Chickasaw Nation advances in First American health outcomes. Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby said dramatic improvements have been made in access as well as variety of health care availability for  more

ADA, Oklahoma, Oct. 23 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: Chickasaw citizens Twila June Adams, 87, and Betty Sue Adams, 85, grew up during hard times on allotted land near Lindsay, Oklahoma, with no electricity, running water, indoor plumbing or air conditioning. Despite this, and maybe even because of it, the sisters' love for the land and the refuge it provides wild animals living on it exactly matches their deeply rooted  more

GOODWELL, Oklahoma, Oct. 23 -- Oklahoma Panhandle State University issued the following news: University President Dr. Julie Dinger represented Oklahoma Panhandle State University at the historic Congressional Gold Medal ceremony on September 18, 2024. Hosted at Emancipation Hall in Washington, D.C., the event celebrated the legacies of NASA's "Hidden Figures" Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, and Christine Darden. Invited by Representative Frank Lucas, Dr. Dinger was honored to  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Oct. 23 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: Alisa Javadi, Ph.D., professor at the University of Oklahoma School of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Homer L. Dodge Department of Physics and Astronomy, has received funding from the U.S. Department of Energy Early Career Research Program for research that offers the potential for advancing quantum technology development. Javadi's research will test the use of cerium oxide as a host for qua  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 23 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2024: Attorney General Gentner Drummond is pushing back against a Biden Harris Administration rule to allow illegal immigrants to remain where they are in the country while also affording them the possibility of employment and access to public benefits programs. In an amicus brief filed last week in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Drummond and   more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 22 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University landscaping services received its second Green Star Award for the team's outstanding job maintaining over 700 acres making up the campus. Professional Grounds Management Society announced OSU's prestigious award in Louisville, Kentucky, Oct. 15-18. PGMS focuses on recognizing grounds that highlight sustainability, have exceptional talent and an overall dedication to landscaping. "  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 22 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: More than 40% of adults and more than 19% of children have obesity in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Oklahoma has one of the highest obesity rates in the nation at over 40% for adults and over 30% for children. To improve these grim statistics, Oklahoma State University Ag Research scientists are studying how one of the human body's best-kept secrets in the form of a pr  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 22 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City has announced that Dr. Nakia Troutman has been promoted to associate vice president of Enrollment Management & Student Services. Troutman, a dynamic and dedicated leader, brings 21 years of extensive experience in higher education and student services to her new position. With a proven track record of driving student success, she is poised to make a significant impact o  more

CHICKASHA, Oklahoma, Oct. 23 -- The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma issued the following news: The University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma's Davis-Waldorf Performing Arts Series has been awarded $5,000, the maximum amount offered, from the Mid-America Arts Alliance's Regional Touring Program for 2024-2025. This funding will cover half of the artist fee for FLY Dance Company's performance, which is scheduled for February 13, 2025. When this group last performed at USAO in 2018, the T  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 22 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Veterinary transfusion medicine has made several advancements in recent years. Despite these advances, the supply of blood products is still limited. Unfortunately, many patients still die today because there isn't any blood available for transfusion. The Oklahoma State University Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital plans to open a lifesaving blood bank in fall 2024. Dogs and cats may need blood transfusion  more