MADISON, Wisconsin, March 13 [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 of the Week' Okla. rep. pushes for 'conscience' exemptions FFRF Action Fund's "Theocrat of the Week" is an Oklahoma state representative who is guiding legislation that would allow religious me  more

LAWTON, Oklahoma, March 13 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: * * * Cothren named Dean of Students Dr. Leslie Cothren, currently Director of Events and Activities (formerly known as Campus Life) at Cameron University, has been selected as the university's Dean of Students. The University of Oklahoma, Cameron University and Rogers State University Board of Regents approved Cothren's appointment earlier this week. The appointment is effective immediately. The Dean of Stud  more

ADA, Oklahoma, March 13 -- East Central University issued the following news: * * * Chickasaw Gov. Bill Anoatubby to deliver inaugural Lyle H. Boren Lectureship ADA, Okla. - Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby will deliver the inaugural lecture for the Congressman Lyle H. Boren Lectureship in Public Engagement and Public Service at East Central University Tuesday, March 25 at 12 p.m. in the ECU Foundation Hall, located inside the Chickasaw Business & Conference Center. This event is fre  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, March 14 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: * * * Experts Discuss AI's Impact on Tribal Data at OU Forum on Technology, Sovereignty By Lorene Roberson TULSA, OKLA. - The University of Oklahoma hosted the Ethical Tribal Engagement Series on March 5, bringing together tribal leaders, legal experts and university faculty to discuss the critical intersection of artificial intelligence, data sovereignty and tribal governance. Titled "AI, Data Sover  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 13 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU students shine at Midwest Model UN, bringing home nine awards Media Contact: Hailey Rose Viars | Communications Specialist | 405-744-5496 | hviars@okstate.edu Oklahoma State University students recently attended the regional Midwest Model United Nations conference in St. Louis and returned with an impressive nine awards. These awards showcase their excellence in diplomacy, research and leaders  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 13 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU's Slaughter returning to Hearst National Writing Championships Media Contact: Page Mindedahl | Communications Specialist | 405-744-9782 | page.mindedahl@okstate.edu Oklahoma State University senior Ashton Slaughter has earned a spot in the 65th annual Hearst National Writing Championships, which will be held on June 6 in San Francisco. This will be Slaughter's second year in a row attending th  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 13 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Plaintiffs urge Okla. Supreme Court to stop newest Supt. Walters' attempt to foist bibles Parents and children, public school teachers and faith leaders who are plaintiffs in the lawsuit Rev. Lori Walke v. Ryan Walters have asked the Oklahoma Supreme Court to block Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters' latest scheme to distribute bibles to Oklahoma sc  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, March 13 -- The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation posted the following news: * * * St. Patty's Day staples are a mixed bag, say OMRF researchers St. Patrick wasn't actually Irish, and neither is corned beef, the most popular dish associated with his namesake holiday. Such technicalities needn't spoil your celebratory meal, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientists say. However, OMRF researchers do have some tips about which traditional St. Patty's Day foods  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, March 13 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: * * * Santhanam Receives Association for Information Systems Fellow Award By Josh DeLozier NORMAN, OKLA. - Radhika Santhanam, the Michael F. Price Chair in Management Information Systems in the OU Price College of Business, was recently named a fellow of the Association for Information Systems. The AIS Fellow Award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding scientific achievements, service and c  more