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State Tipoffs Involving Oklahoma Newsletter for Thursday March 27, 2025 ( 9 items )  

Computer science's Paranjothi receives over $4M in grants to study autonomous vehicles in rural, tribal areas
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 26 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Computer science's Paranjothi receives over $4M in grants to study autonomous vehicles in rural, tribal areas Dr. Anirudh Paranjothi Media Contact: Elizabeth Gosney | CAS Marketing and Communications Manager | 405-744-7497 | egosney@okstate.edu Oklahoma State University's Dr. Anirudh Paranjothi, a Department of Computer Science assistant professor, was recently awarded two grants totaling more tha  more

Governor Stitt and Arnold Ventures Announces $10 Million Matching Initiative to Bolster Opportunities for Oklahoma's Youth
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, March 26 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news: * * * Governor Stitt and Arnold Ventures Announces $10 Million Matching Initiative to Bolster Opportunities for Oklahoma's Youth Governor Kevin Stitt and Arnold Ventures today announced $10 million in new resources to fuel the Be A Neighbor initiative, hosted within the Department of Human Services (DHS), that will drive additional investment into the state to create more opportunities and better out  more

Governor Stitt Appoints Tracy Poole to Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, March 26 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news: * * * Governor Stitt Appoints Tracy Poole to Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges Today, Governor Kevin Stitt announced his appointment of Tracy Poole to the Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges (OSU A&M). "Tracy's business expertise and passion for entrepreneurship are going to make him a great addition to the Regents," said Gover  more

Hard hats and Cowboy hats: OSU alumni create housing project to help homeless youth
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 26 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Hard hats and Cowboy hats: OSU alumni create housing project to help homeless youth Media Contact: Jordan Bishop | Editor, Department of Brand Management | 405-744-7193 | jordan.bishop@okstate.edu Two Oklahoma State University alumni are bringing orange power to Colorado Springs with a housing project to serve homeless youth. Wayne Bland, a 1975 OSU agriculture economics graduate, and Nick Emenhis  more

Oklahoma State University online RN to BSN program earns top ranking
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 26 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Oklahoma State University online RN to BSN program earns top ranking Media Contact: Christy Lang | Director, Marketing and Communications | 405-744-9740 | christy.lang@okstate.edu Oklahoma State University's online RN to BSN nursing program has been recognized as the No. 1 Online RN to BSN Program in Oklahoma by RegisteredNursing.org for 2025, marking the program's ninth annual ranking. The progra  more

OSU A&M Board of Regents, OSU Interim President Hess release statements in response to the passing of Wes Watkins
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 26 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU A&M Board of Regents, OSU Interim President Hess release statements in response to the passing of Wes Watkins Dr. Jim Hess: The Cowboy family lost a leader and friend today with the passing of Wes Watkins. Our hearts go out to his family during this difficult time. He left an indelible mark on this university, his alma mater, through his generosity and vision for economic prosperity for Oklahom  more

OSU team wins emergency eVTOL aircraft design competition
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 26 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU team wins emergency eVTOL aircraft design competition Media Contact: Desa James | Communications Coordinator | 405-744-2669 | desa.james@okstate.edu A team of innovative students from the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology at Oklahoma State University has won the GoAero Stage 1 of the U.S. University Innovation Award for their work in creating an emergency aircraft prototype. Th  more

Physicians continue their education at 13th annual Staab Symposium
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 26 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Physicians continue their education at 13th annual Staab Symposium Dr. Robert Busch, endocrinologist with Albany Medical College and Albany Med Health System in Albany, New York, is one of the most anticipated speakers each year at the Richard C. Staab, DO Memorial Symposium. Media Contact: Monica Collington | Assistant Vice President for External Affairs and Strategic Communications | 918-561-1888   more

University of Oklahoma: OVPRP Strategic Equipment Investment Program Funds Two New Research Proposals
NORMAN, Oklahoma, March 27 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: * * * OVPRP Strategic Equipment Investment Program Funds Two New Research Proposals NORMAN, OKLA. - Two proposals have been selected for funding through the Office of the Vice President for Research and Partnerships' Strategic Equipment Investment Program. Equipment purchased under this program is expected to significantly advance research and creative activities across the university. SEIP provides f  more