WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- The American Public Transportation Association issued the following news release on Nov. 25, 2024: * * * * APTA is advocating for at least $57.5 million of emergency appropriations to the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) Public Transportation Emergency Relief program to support public transit agencies recovering from recent natural disasters, including Hurricanes Helene and Milton. * This emergency funding would support disaster recovery for public transit agencie  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Nov. 25 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The brilliance and innovation of College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology students was on full display Friday during the 2024 fall Senior Design Expo. The expo is an opportunity for CEAT students to present their research projects to their peers and have the chance to show off the hard work and dedication they have put into Senior Design projects. There were 199 degrees bestowed to CEAT students  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 25 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: The Freedom From Religion Foundation is calling on the Tulsa City Council to stand firm in its commitment to inclusivity and resist pressure from Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, Superintendent Ryan Walters and other Christian nationalists to restrict opening invocations after a pagan prayer was delivered at a recent board meeting. "If the council is going to start with prayer,  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Nov. 25 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Ghazal Foroutan, who graduated from Oklahoma State University in 2021 with an MFA in graphic design, was recently recognized as one of PRINT Magazine's 15 Visual Artists Under 30. The PRINT New Visual Artists competition highlights inventive young graphic designers, focusing on those who create unique, innovative creations and technological prowess. Foroutan's work included an emphasis on social impact and w  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Nov. 25 -- The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation issued the following news: Is it any coincidence that the day we celebrate by gorging ourselves also is America's most popular day for running? A physician-scientist at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation doesn't think so. While there's no comprehensive tracking of Turkey Trot participation, nearly 1 million people registered through the website RunSignup.com to run or walk in 833 events last Thanksgiving Day, wh  more