STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 6 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Historic exhibition makes its way to the OSU Museum of Art * Media Contact: Amy Juarez | OSU Museum of Art Marketing and Communications | 405-744-2783 | amyjuar@okstate.edu "Cimarron National Works on Paper Exhibition 2025" will open Aug. 19 at the Oklahoma State University Museum of Art for the first time. First established in 1987, the Cimarron National Works on Paper exhibition was held biennial  more

JOPLIN, Missouri, Aug. 6 -- Missouri Southern State University issued the following news release: * * * Joplin City Council Recognizes the Impact of Six Local Colleges and Universities On Monday, August 4, 2025, the Joplin City Council presented a proclamation honoring the significant contributions of six area colleges and universities to the region's economy and community. The proclamation acknowledged the collective impact of Missouri Southern State University (MSSU), Pittsburg State Univer  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens and Oklahoma Congressman Frank Lucas Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Research the Health Risks of Plastic Exposure * Bipartisan Bill Aims To Close Knowledge Gaps On The Health Effects Of Plastics In Our Bodies And Environment WASHINGTON, D.C. -This week, U.S. Representatives Haley Stevens (D-MI) and Frank Lucas (R-OK) introduced the Plastic Health Research Act, a  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- NRG Texas Power LLC, Houston, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter addressed to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expressing concerns over the agency's proposed partial disapproval of the Texas Regional Haze State Implementation Plan (SIP). With a focus on the environmental implications for the state's visibility goals, NRG Texas stresses the critical need for a balanced approach as Texas navigates regional haze regulations. The comments were submitted  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 6 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Oklahoma Recycling Festival combines fun and sustainability * Media Contact: Trisha Gedon | Sr. Communications Specialist | 405-744-3625 | trisha.gedon@okstate.edu Festivals are known for uniting people with tasty food, good music and fun activities. The upcoming Oklahoma Recycling Festival takes it a step further by providing the opportunity to positively impact the environment while having fun. W  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 6 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU-CHS Wellness Innovator award recipients championing health * Media Contact: Kayley Spielbusch | Digital Communications Specialist | 918-561-5759 | kspielb@okstate.edu At Oklahoma State University, it's not just about America's Brightest Orange -- it's also about being America's Healthiest Campus. Like every OSU campus, the OSU Center for Health Sciences participates in the Wellness Innovators i  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Quapaw Nation has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency voicing concerns about the proposed approval of the Texas and Oklahoma State Implementation Plans for the first and second implementation periods of the Regional Haze Rule. The letter, which addresses potential impacts outlined in the Federal Register on May 23, 2025, emphasizes the need for greater consideration of Tribal interests related to environmental justice and visibi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Senate Passes Chairman Mullin's FY 2026 Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill * Washington, D.C. - On Friday, the U.S. Senate passed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act by a huge bipartisan vote of 81-15. U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) serves as Chair of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Subcommittee which oversees entities such as the Architect of  more

CHICKASHA, Oklahoma, Aug. 6 -- The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma posted the following news: * * * USAO To Begin Remodel Of Historic Willard Hall * CHICKASHA, Okla. - The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma announced the start of a major remodel of Willard Hall, beginning with a demolition ceremony scheduled for Monday, August 11 th, at 10 a.m. Construction for Willard Hall began in 1919 and was completed the following spring. Willard Hall was officially opened on Octobe  more