Tuesday - October 14, 2025
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Oklahoma Newsletter for Friday October 03, 2025 ( 25 items )  

Cameron Biology Student Wins Awards at National Cancer Research Internship
LAWTON, Oklahoma, Oct. 3 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: * * * Cameron biology student wins awards at national cancer research Internship Cameron University biology student Solomon Meraz distinguished himself at the Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center's Summer Undergraduate Research Experience in Cancer (SURE-CAN) program in Buffalo, N.Y. Following an immersive 10-week curriculum that included a mentored-research experience, Meraz, a senior from Oklahoma City, ea  more

Chairman Cole on ABC: Democrats are to Blame for Shutting the Government Down
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Cole on ABC: Democrats are to blame for shutting the government down House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) joined ABC News to discuss the upcoming Democrat-led government shutdown. Republicans passed a clean CR to fund the government and keep it open - the Democrats voted to shut it down and are holding government funding hostage   more

Chairman Cole on Fox Business: Democrats Inflicted a Shutdown on America
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 2, 2025: * * * Chairman Cole on Fox Business: Democrats Inflicted a Shutdown on America House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) joined Mornings with Maria on Fox Business to discuss the ongoing Democrat-led government shutdown. House Republicans acted to keep the government open weeks ago by passing a clean, nonpartisan funding extension. I  more

Delivering the STEM Boots: CEAT K-12 STEM impacting Oklahoma's future
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 2 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Delivering the STEM Boots: CEAT K-12 STEM impacting Oklahoma's future * Media Contact: Kristi Wheeler | Manager, CEAT Marketing and Communications | 405-744-5831 | kristi.wheeler@okstate.edu Whether it's a STEM camp in Stillwater, a science fair in rural Oklahoma or a STEM night in Oklahoma City, the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology K-12 STEM team has a mission: deliver the STEM bo  more

Democrat Counterfeit Resolution: A $1.5 Trillion Ransom Note to Taxpayers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * The Democrat Counterfeit Resolution: A $1.5 Trillion Ransom Note to Taxpayers Democrats are gambling with a shutdown and misleading the public by calling their $1.5 trillion spending spree a "clean" counter proposal. It is nothing more than a dirty, Counterfeit Resolution that crams in partisan policy and extraneous provisions, while pushing the nation clos  more

From Classroom to Industry: CEAT's Senior Design Expo
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 2 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * From Classroom to Industry: CEAT's Senior Design Expo * Media Contact: Kristi Wheeler | Manager, CEAT Marketing and Communications | 405-744-5831 | kristi.wheeler@okstate.edu College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology students learn in the classroom and with industry during their education at Oklahoma State University. In addition to internships and hands-on coursework, all CEAT seniors co  more

From Popsicle Bridges to Propulsion Systems: How CEAT launches lifelong curiosity
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 2 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * From Popsicle Bridges to Propulsion Systems: How CEAT launches lifelong curiosity * Media Contact: Kristi Wheeler | Manager, CEAT Marketing and Communications | 405-744-5831 | kristi.wheeler@okstate.edu Before he engineered hybrid propulsion systems and published at national conferences, before he became chief engineer of a winning Speedfest team or joined the ranks of Aurora Flight Sciences, Rannock  more

Government Shutdown -- Everything That the 7(a) Industry Needs To Know Next
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 2 -- The National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders issued the following news: * * * Government Shutdown -- Everything that the 7(a) Industry Needs To Know Next As forecasted, the federal government shut down at 12:01 AM ET this morning. While the shutdown will have bigger consequences to the country and economy at large, there are immediate and obvious impacts on the 7(a) Loan Program and the Secondary Market Program. Here's a rundown of everything you   more

Growing Capacity: Expanding Impact
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 2 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Growing Capacity: Expanding Impact * Media Contact: Kristi Wheeler | Manager, CEAT Marketing and Communications | 405-744-5831 | kristi.wheeler@okstate.edu The College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology has undergone unprecedented growth. Our physical footprint now includes over 140,000 square feet of advanced laboratory space, and our graduate students benefit from more than 9,000 square   more

Here Comes Bullet: CEAT alumna donates in brother's memory
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 2 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Here Comes Bullet: CEAT alumna donates in brother's memory * Media Contact: Kristi Wheeler | Manager, CEAT Marketing and Communications | 405-744-5831 | kristi.wheeler@okstate.edu Every great race begins with a spark. For Oklahoma State University's Bullet Racing team, that spark now carries the legacy of an alumnus who lived life immersed in all the aspects of the sport. Thanks to a generous endow  more

ICYMI: Senator Mullin Slams Democrats for Holding the American People Hostage, Playing Politics with Paychecks
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Senator Mullin Slams Democrats for Holding the American People Hostage, Playing Politics with Paychecks * Washington, D.C. - This morning, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), joined Fox News' "America's Newsroom" with Bill Hemmer and Dana Perino. The Senator discussed how Chuck Schumer and the Democrats continue to hold the American people hostage over ridiculous demands for illegal ali  more

Immersive Experience: Aubrey Fudge's involvement in CEAT leads to numerous successes
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 2 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Immersive Experience: Aubrey Fudge's involvement in CEAT leads to numerous successes * Creating innovative ways to solve meaningful problems is Aubrey Fudge's goal as a College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology student. Fudge, a mechatronics and robotics major from Oklahoma City, has been involved with many activities and projects during her time at Oklahoma State University. She lived abroa  more

New Extension specialist focusing on food and nutrition security
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 2 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * New Extension specialist focusing on food and nutrition security * Media Contact: Trisha Gedon | Sr. Communications Specialist | 405-744-3625 | trisha.gedon@okstate.edu As state residents continue to contend with rising food insecurity and nutrition concerns, Oklahoma State University Extension will tap into the expertise of Dr. Nila Pradhananga in her new role as the OSU Extension state specialist f  more

OMRF offers estate planning seminars in OKC, Tulsa
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 2 -- The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation posted the following news: * * * OMRF offers estate planning seminars in OKC, Tulsa * The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation will host its an annual estate planning seminars this month for attorneys, CPAs, certified financial planners and trust officers. Seminar dates and locations are: * Oklahoma City - Oct. 28, 1-5 p.m. at OMRF, 825 NE 13th St. * Tulsa - Oct. 29, 8 a.m. to noon, at the DoubleTree Hotel -   more

OSU celebrates second annual Land-grant Week
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 2 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU celebrates second annual Land-grant Week * Media Contact: Jeff Hopper | Communications and Media Relations Manager | 405-744-5827 | jeff.hopper@okstate.edu Oklahoma State University recently hosted its second annual Land-grant Week to highlight the school's land-grant mission and its ongoing commitment to improving lives across the state through research, education and Extension. Groups from ac  more

OU Breaks Ground on Transformational Life Sciences Laboratories Building to Fuel Oklahoma's Workforce
NORMAN, Oklahoma, Oct. 3 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * OU Breaks Ground on Transformational Life Sciences Laboratories Building to Fuel Oklahoma's Workforce By Jacob Guthrie, ounews@ou.edu The University of Oklahoma today broke ground for the construction of a new Life Sciences Laboratories Building on the Norman campus, dedicated to supporting Oklahoma's health care workforce while advancing education and research capabilities at OU. The new facility wil  more

OU College of Allied Health Nuclear Medicine Student Earns National Scholarship
NORMAN, Oklahoma, Oct. 3 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * OU College of Allied Health Nuclear Medicine Student Earns National Scholarship By April Wilkerson, april-j-wilkerson@ouhsc.edu In nuclear medicine, Miriam Lusby discovered a career path that suits her skills and allows her to provide comfort and reassurance to patients. Now, the University of Oklahoma College of Allied Health student has been recognized nationally for her dedication. She is one of only 1  more

Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma Urges FAA to Consider Industry Impact of New Drone Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration regarding proposed regulations for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). The proposed rule aims to establish a new operational framework for safe and scalable UAS utilization, fostering innovation and economic growth. The Alliance, which represents over 1,700 members from the oil and natu  more

Taylor (Ind.) Continues as Unanimous No. 1, Cornerstone (Mich.) Enters Top 10 at No. 7
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 2 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Taylor (Ind.) Continues as Unanimous No. 1, Cornerstone (Mich.) Enters Top 10 at No. 7 * KANSAS CITY, Mo. \- Cornerstone (Mich.) ascended six spots to No. 7 and Taylor (Ind.) remained a unanimous No. 1, in the second regular-season release of the 2025 NAIA Women's Cross Country Coaches' Top 25. Embry-Riddle (Ariz.) also experienced upward moveme  more

Today's Dreamers, Tomorrow's Leaders: CEAT's 2025 W.W. Allen Scholars
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 2 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Today's Dreamers, Tomorrow's Leaders: CEAT's 2025 W.W. Allen Scholars * Media Contact: Kristi Wheeler | Manager, CEAT Marketing and Communications | 405-744-5831 | kristi.wheeler@okstate.edu Camden McDonald, Piper Swain and Austin Wallick received the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology's top two prestigious scholarships. McDonald is the 2025 W.W. Allen Boys and Girls Scholarship aw  more

Tracking Infection: ParaNano Wound Care and the WoundCue revolution
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 2 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Tracking Infection: ParaNano Wound Care and the WoundCue revolution * In a world where chronic wounds drain billions from the health care system, an emerging innovation is aiming to change the game. ParaNano Wound Care, an Oklahoma company at the forefront of nanotechnology, has discovered a breakthrough solution that will forever change the way wounds are monitored and treated. This solution addresse  more

Turning the Wheels: CEAT staff who drive student success
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 2 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Turning the Wheels: CEAT staff who drive student success * Media Contact: Kristi Wheeler | Manager, CEAT Marketing and Communications | 405-744-5831 | kristi.wheeler@okstate.edu Running a college is like turning a gear -- without its cogs, it won't move. In the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology, it takes a plethora of dedicated staff to keep it moving. Engineering Projects and F  more

Two to Tango: CEAT students combine their expertise in DoD research
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 1 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Two to Tango: CEAT students combine their expertise in DoD research * Media Contact: Kristi Wheeler | Marketing and Communications Manager | 405-744-5831 | kristi.wheeler@okstate.edu Oklahoma State University engineering students aren't just at the forefront of innovation; it's built into their DNA. Through the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology, students become experts in their fi  more

USAO Presents the 25th Season of the Davis-Waldorf Performing Arts Series
CHICKASHA, Oklahoma, Oct. 2 -- The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma posted the following news: * * * USAO Presents the 25th Season of the Davis-Waldorf Performing Arts Series * Contact: Hannah Thompson | (405) 574-1362 The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is excited to announce the 25 th season of the Davis-Waldorf Performing Arts Series. The Davis-Waldorf Performing Arts Series is a collection of events that aims to provide accessible entertainment for college students  more

Welcome Aboard: Five new school heads take the leadership reins
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 2 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Welcome Aboard: Five new school heads take the leadership reins * Media Contact: Kristi Wheeler | Manager, CEAT Marketing and Communications | 405-744-5831 | kristi.wheeler@okstate.edu The five new school heads in Oklahoma State University's College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology bring diverse backgrounds and oversee different disciplines, but share a common vision: increasing national v  more