LAWTON, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: * * * Cameron University receives UpskillOK grant to advance AI literacy, workforce initiatives Cameron University is one of five higher education institutions in Oklahoma to be awarded special project grants through the UpskillOK Individual Program Grant Initiative, a strategic effort of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. The program accelerates workforce development and innovation through micro-  more

ADA, Oklahoma, Dec. 12 -- East Central University issued the following news: * * * ECU leads Regional University enrollment growth By Cody Baggerly A preliminary Fall 2025 enrollment report from the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE) shows East Central University leading Oklahoma's regional universities in enrollment growth. ECU was recognized by OSRHE for a 9.3% increase in enrollment this semester, outpacing the statewide regional university growth rate of 1.2%. ECU Pres  more

ADA, Oklahoma, Dec. 12 -- East Central University issued the following news: * * * ECU Tribal Summit hosts roundtable on AI and data sovereignty By Rusty Pickens East Central University hosted a panel titled "AI and Data Sovereignty" during its annual Tribal Education Summit in November, held in recognition of Native American Heritage Month. The event brought together experts to examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping data governance, education and the protection of Indigenous know  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 12 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * FAPC shows strong activity and support in third quarter of 2025 * Media Contact: Stephanie Greenlee | Communications and Media Manager | 405-744-0442 | stephanie.greenlee@okstate.edu Oklahoma State University's Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products C enter reported a highly active third quarter of 2025, continuing its mission to support Oklahoma's food and agriculture industry through techni  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 12 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Google's $2M commitment has systemwide impacts * Media Contact: Jeff Hopper | Communications and Media Relations Manager | 405-744-5827 | jeff.hopper@okstate.edu Recently, tech giant Google committed $2 million to accelerate artificial intelligence education and workforce readiness across the Oklahoma State University system. A portion of Google's funding will enable OSU students, faculty and staf  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stitt Holds Entrepreneur Roundtable * "Reigniting the American Dream" event in Austin highlights business-friendly policies, career-connected learning Austin, Texas - NGA Chair Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt convened business and education leaders in Austin this week for "Innovation in Industry & Education: A Hands-On Policy Lab for State   more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 12 -- Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences issued the following news: * * * Google's $2M commitment has systemwide impacts Recently, tech giant Google committed $2 million to accelerate artificial intelligence education and workforce readiness across the Oklahoma State University system. A portion of Google's funding will enable OSU students, faculty and staff systemwide to pursue new opportunities in AI-related fields and support OSU's land-grant m  more

TULSA, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Tulsa District issued the following news on Dec. 12, 2025: * * * One piece at a time: Tulsa District begins Tenkiller spillway bridge demolition The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District took a major step in the replacement of the State Highway 100 bridge near Gore, Okla., Dec. 8 with the start of demolition efforts. Crews from Kiewit, the contractor performing the work, used a combination of handheld equipment and heavy mac  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 12 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSUIT Celebrates Graduates During Fall Commencement Ceremonies * Media Contact: Hicham Raache | Communications Coordinator | 918-293-4678 | hicham.raach@okstate.edu Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology's 232nd graduating class stepped proudly into their future during the Fall 2025 Commencement ceremonies, having completed education and training that they will use to realize professional  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Dec. 12 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * OU Study Links Genetic Variants to Risk of Blinding Eye Disease in Premature Infants * OKLAHOMA CITY - A new study from the University of Oklahoma suggests that small genetic differences in two proteins - previously known for their role in premature infants' lungs - may also influence how their eyes develop, potentially affecting the risk of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). ROP is a serious eye diseas  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 12 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Shen targets safer firefighting with advanced hydrogel technology * Media Contact: Desa James | Communications Coordinator | 405-744-2669 | desa.james@okstate.edu What happens when water, the world's most common firefighting agent, isn't adequate? Dr. Ruiqing Shen with the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology aims to provide the answer. With support from a new NSF EPSCoR Research Fe  more

EDMOND, Oklahoma, Dec. 15 -- The University of Central Oklahoma posted the following news: * * * UCO Foundation Scholarship Portal Open for 2026-27 Academic Year * The University of Central Oklahoma Foundation has opened its scholarship application portal for the 2026-27 academic year, providing current and incoming students the opportunity to apply for more than 450 donor-funded awards that support academic success, student leadership and transformative learning. Through the portal, stude  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Dec. 13 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * University of Phoenix and Oklahoma City Community College Announce Transfer Pathway Academic agreement supports pathway for students from community college to higher degrees at the University * University of Phoenix is pleased to announce a new academic agreement with Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) that simplifies the transfer process and helps OCCC students pursue bachelor's degrees. The  more