ADA, Oklahoma, Nov. 20 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: A delegation from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently visited the Chickasaw Nation to mark progress made during a partnership stretching back more than a half century. "The Department of Housing and Urban Development has been a true partner for us. Quality housing has been and continues to be foundational to the success, health and sec  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Nov. 19 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University launched an AI-powered messaging bot for first-year students in September to provide 24/7 assistance, connect them with campus resources, alleviate stress and improve retention by addressing common challenges new students face. The bot is named Cowboy Charlie, after a dog from Pete's Pet Posse and one of the program's first therapy canines. "Students sometimes feel safer and more c  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Nov. 20 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024: Attorney General Gentner Drummond is challenging the Biden Administration's unlawful and sweeping regulations of cryptocurrency with a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Drummond and a coalition of 17 other state attorneys general filed the litigation last week in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky. Recent   more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Nov. 19 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Celebration marks major milestone for Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute Oklahoma State University's new Human Performance Innovation Complex will be named after the late T. Boone Pickens, a legendary businessman and mega-philanthropist. The complex's name recognizes and honors Pickens, a beloved alumnus who has significantly transformed OSU through nearly $650 million in donations. In Jun  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Nov. 19 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The much-anticipated new veterans hospital in downtown Tulsa will officially bear the name of one of Oklahoma's most ardent supporters of U.S. men and women in uniform. The James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center will honor the legacy of the late Oklahoma Sen. Jim Inhofe, whose unwavering support of the U.S. military, veterans and their families was a hallmark of his public service career. Legislation introd  more