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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Oklahoma Newsletter for Saturday August 23, 2025 ( 18 items )  

August Federal Grand Jury 2024-B Indictments Announced
TULSA, Oklahoma, Aug. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Oklahoma posted the following news release on Aug. 22, 2025: * * * August Federal Grand Jury 2024-B Indictments Announced United States Attorney Clint Johnson today announced the results of the August Federal Grand Jury 2024-B Indictments. The following individuals have been charged with violations of United States law in indictments returned by the Grand Jury. The return of an indictment is a method of  more

Behind the Curtain: A look into Theatre's thriving costume lab
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 22 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Behind the Curtain: A look into Theatre's thriving costume lab * Media Contact: Elizabeth Gosney | CAS Marketing and Communications Manager | 405-744-7497 | egosney@okstate.edu When thinking about labs at an R1 research institution like Oklahoma State University, science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines are typically top of mind. But those are far from all-encompassing. Tucked   more

Cameron University to Welcome Education Claims Processors From U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Representatives From Fort Sill
LAWTON, Oklahoma, Aug. 23 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: * * * Cameron University to welcome education claims processors from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, representatives from Fort Sill Veterans, active service members and their dependents who have questions regarding VA benefits can get assistance from representatives from key veterans organizations who will be on-site at Cameron University on Wednesday, September 3. CU's Office of Veterans Affairs will host  more

CAS faculty advance knowledge across continents and cultures
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 22 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * CAS faculty advance knowledge across continents and cultures * Media Contact: Elizabeth Gosney | CAS Marketing and Communications Manager | 405-744-7497 | egosney@okstate.edu From the soil of Oklahoma's prairie to the Arctic ice caps of the North Pole, Oklahoma State University researchers in the College of Arts and Sciences conduct transdisciplinary research covering everything from how people inte  more

CAS resources give students advantage in academia and career readiness
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 22 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * CAS resources give students advantage in academia and career readiness * Media Contact: Elizabeth Gosney | CAS Marketing and Communications Manager | 405-744-7497 | egosney@okstate.edu Students have the opportunity to present their work at the Undergraduate Research Symposium every year. The College of Arts and Sciences plays a central role in supporting Oklahoma State University's Ideal Graduate   more

College of Education and Human Sciences presents 2025 faculty, staff awards
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 22 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * College of Education and Human Sciences presents 2025 faculty, staff awards * Media Contact: Kirsi McDowell | Communications Coordinator | 405-744-8320 | kirsi@okstate.edu The Oklahoma State University College of Education and Human Sciences recognized faculty and staff who showed exemplary leadership, mentorship, research, teaching and innovation, and more on Wednesday, August 13. There were a to  more

Defending National Champion Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) Tops Preseason Men's Golf Top 25
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 22 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Defending National Champion Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) Tops Preseason Men's Golf Top 25 * KANSAS CITY, Mo. \- Defending national champion Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) is the No. 1 team in the preseason edition of the 2025-26 NAIA Men's Golf Coaches' Top 25, beginning a nine-month season that will culminate in mid-May, at TPC Deere Run, in the 2026 NAIA Men's G  more

DLA employees graduate from leadership enhancement program
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news: * * * DLA employees graduate from leadership enhancement program * FORT BELVOIR, Va. - Fourteen Defense Logistics Agency employees returned to work with enhanced leadership skills as graduates of the 2025 Defense Civilian Emerging Leader Program Aug. 7. DCELP is a Defense Department initiative offering a dynamic learning environment for entry-level and emerging federal leaders in g  more

ECU's EOC Expands Free Services for Adult Learners in Local Communities
ADA, Oklahoma, Aug. 23 -- East Central University issued the following news: * * * ECU's EOC Expands Free Services for Adult Learners in Local Communities By Diego Cifuentes East Central University's Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), a federally funded TRIO program proudly serving adult learners since 1991, is expanding its free services with new partnerships to reach more individuals in the community. The ECU EOC provides essential support to qualified adults who want to enter, re-enter  more

OSU Symphony Orchestra and director earn national recognition for innovation and excellence
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 22 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU Symphony Orchestra and director earn national recognition for innovation and excellence * Media Contact: Elizabeth Gosney | CAS Marketing and Communications Manager | 405-744-7497 | egosney@okstate.edu The Oklahoma State University Symphony Orchestra is hitting the right note. OSU is one of only five college orchestras named a national finalist for the Vytautas Marijosius Memorial Award in Orc  more

OSU works to upgrade renowned CERN particle detector
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 22 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU works to upgrade renowned CERN particle detector * Media Contact: Elizabeth Gosney | CAS Marketing and Communications Manager | 405-744-7497 | egosney@okstate.edu In a laboratory deep below the Swiss-French border, the world's most powerful particle accelerator smashes protons together at nearly the speed of light. A piece of Oklahoma State University sits at the heart of the action. "Space   more

OSU's Student Union celebrates 75th anniversary
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 22 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU's Student Union celebrates 75th anniversary * Media Contact: Jeff Hopper | Communications and Media Relations Manager | 405-744-5827 | jeff.hopper@okstate.edu Students, faculty and staff from across Oklahoma State University's Stillwater campus gathered to celebrate the Student Union's 75th anniversary on Wednesday. The beloved hub honored the historic occasion with cake, decorations and visit  more

OSUIT honors 361 summer graduates with new recognition for first-gen students
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 22 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSUIT honors 361 summer graduates with new recognition for first-gen students * Media Contact: Josh Gammon | Integrated Marketing Specialist | 918-293-5034 | josh.gammon@okstate.edu Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology celebrated 361 graduates during its summer commencement ceremonies Thursday, recognizing students prepared to enter Oklahoma's workforce in high-demand industries. Grad  more

Powered by Purpose: How OSU sparked a national security pioneer's legacy
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 22 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Powered by Purpose: How OSU sparked a national security pioneer's legacy * From the halls of Oklahoma State University to the frontlines of national defense, Dr. Joseph Campbell's career in voice biometrics and artificial intelligence was shaped by a moment of inspiration in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Dr. Joseph Campbell Campbell's path to becoming a leader in secure communications and AI was amplified b  more

Renaissance Ready: OSU Arts Week returns after 45-year hiatus
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 22 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Renaissance Ready: OSU Arts Week returns after 45-year hiatus * Media Contact: Elizabeth Gosney | CAS Marketing and Communications Manager | 405-744-7497 | egosney@okstate.edu For the first time since the 1970s, Stillwater saw the return of OSU Arts Week -- a celebration of the visual, performing and applied arts at Oklahoma State University. The OSU Arts Committee led the initiative, with key sup  more

School of Media and Strategic Communications alumnus commits largest gift in program history
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 22 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * School of Media and Strategic Communications alumnus commits largest gift in program history * Media Contact: Elizabeth Gosney | CAS Marketing and Communications Manager | 405-744-7497 | egosney@okstate.edu Keith Garton had the perfect cover story. In fourth grade, Garton's best friend moved away from his hometown of Duncan, Oklahoma. Using paper, colored matte pencils and a typewriter from his da  more

Sum-thing Special: OSU High School Math Day fosters community of learning
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 22 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Sum-thing Special: OSU High School Math Day fosters community of learning * Media Contact: Elizabeth Gosney | CAS Marketing and Communications Manager | 405-744-7497 | egosney@okstate.edu Fo r over 10 years, Oklahoma State University's Department of Mathematics has hosted High School Math Day, welcoming nearly 200 students annually from schools across the region to Stillwater's campus. "Math is an  more

Symbiotic Relationships: CAS leading the way in transdisciplinary life sciences research
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 22 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Symbiotic Relationships: CAS leading the way in transdisciplinary life sciences research * Media Contact: Elizabeth Gosney | CAS Marketing and Communications Manager | 405-744-7497 | egosney@okstate.edu As the hub of life sciences at Oklahoma State University, the College of Arts and Sciences is committed to research that bridges disciplines and creates breakthroughs for the betterment of societies   more