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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Oklahoma Newsletter for Saturday February 22, 2025 ( 8 items )  

'Theocrat' Okla. state sen. says atheists shouldn't teach history
MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 21 [Category: Sociological] -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news: * * * 'Theocrat' Okla. state sen. says atheists shouldn't teach history FFRF Action Fund's "Theocrat of the Week" is an Oklahoma state senator who has introduced a bill requiring social studies teachers to teac  more

Alumni Association scholarship applications open for all USAO students
CHICKASHA, Oklahoma, Feb. 21 -- The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma posted the following news: * * * Alumni Association scholarship applications open for all USAO students The University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma's Alumni Association is accepting applications for its annual scholarships, which will remain open until 12:00 P.M. on April 1. These scholarships provide financial support to students from a wide range of academic backgrounds. Students do not need to have a perfec  more

Brian Pinto utilizes skills learned in CEAT to land internship with H&P
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 21 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Brian Pinto utilizes skills learned in CEAT to land internship with H&P Media Contact: Tanner Holubar | Communications Specialist | 405-744-2065 | tanner.holubar@okstate.edu Brian Pinto, a mechanical engineering junior, has accepted an offshore engineering internship with H&P for the summer of 2025\. Pinto, an Edmond, Oklahoma, product who expects to graduate in May 2026, was inspired to pursue thi  more

Ebert Named Interim Inaugural OU Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer
NORMAN, Oklahoma, Feb. 21 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: * * * Ebert Named Interim Inaugural OU Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer NORMAN, OKLA. - The University of Oklahoma has created a new chief artificial intelligence officer position to implement AI to drive innovation in education, research and operations. David Ebert, director of OU's Data Institute for Societal Challenges (DISC) and associate vice president for research and partnerships, has been s  more

Savic Named Dean of OU College of Professional and Continuing Studies
NORMAN, Oklahoma, Feb. 21 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: * * * Savic Named Dean of OU College of Professional and Continuing Studies NORMAN, OKLA. - Milos Savic has been named as dean of the University of Oklahoma College of Professional and Continuing Studies. Pending OU Board of Regents' approval, Savic will assume the role on March 22. Savic, who is a professor in the David and Judi Proctor Department of Mathematics, also serves as the director of the OU   more

Schweitzer Fellow educating teenagers on domestic violence
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 21 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Schweitzer Fellow educating teenagers on domestic violence Cali Sweazea, OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation student Media Contact: Kayley Spielbusch | Digital Communications Specialist | 918-561-5759 | kspielb@okstate.edu Cali Sweazea hopes to curb domestic violence among teenagers through communication and education. Sweazea, a second-year medical student at OSU College o  more

Student Spotlight: Dylan Guillen
CHICKASHA, Oklahoma, Feb. 21 -- The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma posted the following news: * * * Student Spotlight: Dylan Guillen Future teacher for the deaf, Dylan Guillen, is an award winning self starter at the University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma. Guillen hesitated to apply to a four-year college but was encouraged by his family to give it a try. Once at USAO, he explored multiple majors before discovering his true path in Deaf Education. "I have changed my major so  more

USAO Instructor of vocal music, accompanied by student at national competition
CHICKASHA, Oklahoma, Feb. 21 -- The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma posted the following news: * * * USAO Instructor of vocal music, accompanied by student at national competition Instructor of vocal music, Brianne Kollmorgen, showcased her technical ability on a national stage while providing a learning experience for sophomore piano performance and voice major, Mason Alldredge. Kollmorgen placed second in a classical music competition during the Texoma National Association of T  more