STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 8 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * From front desk to forensics: Tulsa's Katie Casper finds her calling Media Contact: Neile Jones | Communications Manager | 918-561-1169 | neile.jones@okstate.edu What began as an administrative assistant position turned into a life-changing career for Katie Casper, a woman who not only found her calling in forensic science but also became the first in her family to go to college. "I didn't know how   more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 8 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * AgricultHER conference scheduled for June 13 in Wilburton Media Contact: Gail Ellis | Editorial Communications Coordinator | 405-744-9152 | gail.ellis@okstate.edu Latimer County Extension will host its annual AgricultHER conference geared toward women involved in agriculture statewide. The one-day conference includes hands-on learning, networking opportunities and a trade show. Registration is $35, and  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 8 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Auerbach chases Olympic dream after graduating with two majors, two minors and a 4.0 GPA Media Contact: Tanner Holubar | Communications Specialist | 405-744-2065 | tanner.holubar@okstate.edu Sivan Auerbach's pursuit of her passions has led to the highest levels of success in her academic and athletic endeavors. Auerbach, who is from Ein Ayala, Israel, is set to graduate from Oklahoma State University  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * Gov. Stitt's Veto of Breast Cancer Screening Bill Puts Oklahoma Women at Risk ACS CAN is disappointed by Governor Kevin Stitt's veto of a bill aimed at expanding access to supplemental breast cancer screening tests. House Bill 1389 by Rep. Melissa Provenzano, would eliminate out-of-pocket costs and expand access to supplemental imaging for women with elevated r  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 8 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OAIRE symposium attracts aerospace industry leaders Media Contact: Jeff Hopper | Communications and Media Relations Manager | 405-744-5827 | jeff.hopper@okstate.edu If you were to use an eyedropper to fill the Grand Canyon with water and double the amount of drops you put in every minute, how long do you think it would take to fill? The answer is a mere 66 minutes -- a stark representation of an expo  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 8 -- The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation posted the following news: * * * OMRF discovery could protect MS patients The most common therapy for multiple sclerosis can increase the risk of a viral infection and the odds of a difficult recovery or even death from that infection. Now, scientists at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation have discovered a potential remedy. In a four-year study with laboratory mice, Bob Axtell, Ph.D., and Susan Kovats, Ph.D., d  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 8 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU Agriculture offers research, education to extend life of Ogallala Aquifer Media Contact: Gail Ellis | Editorial Communications Coordinator | 405-744-9152 | gail.ellis@okstate.edu The Ogallala Aquifer, a water source of porous rock and sediment bed under farmland, cities and small towns from South Dakota to Texas, is in crisis. The Ogallala Aquifer provides irrigation for 30% of all farmland in th  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 8 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU Graduates Recognized as Stillwater Public Schools' Top Educators Media Contact: Christy Lang | Director, Marketing and Communications | 405-744-9740 | christy.lang@okstate.edu Eight Oklahoma State University graduates were recognized as finalists for 2025 Teacher of the Year for Stillwater Public Schools, demonstrating the substantial impact OSU alumni continue to make in local education. Michael  more

IRVING, Texas, May 9 -- The Big 12 Conference, a college athletic conference, issued the following news: * * * Softball reaches Big 12 semifinals with upset of No. 23 Oklahoma State Samantha Swan doubled and homered while Kenzie Brown recorded 13 strikeouts as Sun Devil Softball defeated No. 23/23 Oklahoma State 2-1 on Thursday in the quarterfinals of the Phillips 66 Big 12 Softball Championship. Pitching was the story of the game from the start, with neither team recording a hit through the  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, May 9 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * W&M Press produces publications for an accessible learning experience William & Mary Press has published its third open access publication, which explores the Mvskoke language spoken in east-central Oklahoma by members of the Muscogee Nation. By Sarah Thompson William & Mary Press has published its third open access publication, which explores the Mvskoke language spoken in east-central Oklahoma by members of  more