TULSA, Oklahoma, Jan. 30 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * $2.5M Pietri family gift to benefit College of Engineering & Computer Science * The University of Tulsa is pleased to announce a transformative gift of $2.5 million from chemical engineering alumnus Antonio J. Pietri (B.S. '87) and his wife, Sabine, to benefit the College of Engineering & Computer Science. This generous gift, which honors the Pietri family's legacy, will support the college's ongoing commitm  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension St. John Bringing Advanced, Locally Grounded Care to Rural Oklahoma Communities * For nearly a century, Ascension St. John has been a trusted partner in the health and wellness of Oklahomans, serving patients across northeastern Oklahoma at seven hospitals and more than 90 clinics. Ascension St. John is innovating and expanding access to high-q  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 30 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Rules That Would Weaken State Consumer Financial Protection Laws * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a bipartisan coalition of 23 attorneys general and a group of state-level bank regulators, including the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, in opposing a pair of rules proposed by the Office of the Compt  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 30 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * COWGIRL honors Texas A&M University faculty member, former students * Four Texas A&M University former students and a current faculty member are listed among COWGIRL magazine's 30 Under 30 Class of 2026 standouts. For the seventh year, the magazine is recognizing innovators, leaders and trailblazers who open doors for others, sh  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Jan. 30 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news: * * * Governor Stitt Backs Freedom in Healthcare Decisions * OKLAHOMA CITY (January 30, 2026) - Today, Governor Kevin Stitt signed an executive order directing a comprehensive review of state health policies to safeguard medical freedom, informed consent, and parental rights for all Oklahomans. This action upholds Oklahoma's foundational principles of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, ensu  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Jan. 30 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news: * * * Governor Stitt Enhances Transparency in Civil Asset Forfeiture Practices * OKLAHOMA CITY (January 30, 2026) - Today, Governor Kevin Stitt signed an executive order aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in how law enforcement handles seized property. This step is aligned with the Governor's ongoing commitment to reforming civil asset forfeiture to better protect property rights whi  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Jan. 30 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news: * * * Governor Stitt Praises Tom Homan's Leadership on Border Enforcement * OKLAHOMA CITY (January 30, 2026) - Governor Kevin Stitt issued the following statement after Border Czar Tom presented a drawdown strategy for ICE in Minnesota. "I applaud Border Czar Tom Homan's leadership this week offering a clear partnership between the federal government and states. Putting a fresh set of eyes on the e  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release: * * * Governors Applaud Senate Action to Avoid Shutdown * NGA Chair Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and Vice Chair Maryland Governor Wes Moore have issued the following statement: "Governors applaud congressional leaders and the White House for working together to avert a prolonged shutdown. "There are important policy principles at issue in the funding  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Lankford Highlights Education Freedom During National School Choice Week * WASHINGTON, DC -US Senator James Lankford (R-OK) spoke on the Senate floor yesterday to recognize National School Choice Week and celebrate Pell Grant expansion in the Working Families Tax Cut Act. "We invested more into Pell Grants and expanded the growth of Pell Grants. Now, you might say, 'Why does that matter   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Frank Lucas, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Lucas Releases Statement on Kevin Warsh * Washington, DC - Congressman Frank D. Lucas released the following statement on President Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh for Fed Chair. "Kevin Warsh is the right pick for Fed Chair. Having previously served on the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors, Mr. Warsh has seen firsthand how to build consensus during times of crisis, both at the Board and the F  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * McDonald's Franchisee Arch Fellow North to Pay $80,000 in EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit * Oklahoma company settles federal lawsuit charging teenage worker was sexually harassed by a male supervisor OKLAHOMA CITY - Arch Fellow North, LLC, owner and operator of eight McDonald's restaurants in eastern Oklahoma, will pay $80,000 and provide other relief to settle a sexual harassment and  more

WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma, Jan. 31 -- Southwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: * * * National Survey Shows High Student Satisfaction at SWOSU Students at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) reported strong satisfaction with their overall college experience, according to results from the 2025 Student Satisfaction Inventory. The survey gathers student feedback on what matters most to them and how satisfied they are with those areas of campus life. The S  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Jan. 31 -- The New Mexico Department of Environment issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * NMED powers cleanup and growth for New Mexico distillery Brownfields Program spurs economic development in Northern New Mexico * TAOS, N.M. -- The New Mexico Environment Department's Brownfields Program is supporting the transformation of a blighted mechanic shop in El Prado, near Taos, into a new distillery and tasting room. Taos-based Rolling Still Distiller  more

TULSA, Oklahoma, Jan. 30 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * OCII hosts drone detection demonstration to increase safety, privacy * Officials from Tulsa Police Department, Tulsa Area Emergency Management Agency, Jenks Police Department and University of Tulsa Security recently attended a demonstration of a new drone detection system. The technology was developed by New York-based Gargoyle Systems, which provided the equipment and cloud storage and led the event in p  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Jan. 30 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU medical residency program with Saint Francis Level I trauma center receives regent approval * Media Contact: Sara Plummer | Senior Communications Coordinator at OSU-CHS | 918-561-1282 | sara.plummer@okstate.edu The OSU/A&M Board of Regents approved the creation of new Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences residency and fellowship positions at Saint Francis Hospital's Level I traum  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Jan. 31 -- Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences issued the following news: * * * OSU medical residency program with Saint Francis Level I trauma center receives regent approval The OSU/A&M Board of Regents approved the creation of new Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences residency and fellowship positions at Saint Francis Hospital's Level I trauma center during its regular board meeting on Jan. 30. This collaboration will create a foundat  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Jan. 30 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU/A&M Regents approve personnel actions * Media Contact: Shannon Rigsby | Associate Director of Public Information | 405-744-9081 | shannon.rigsby@okstate.edu Numerous Oklahoma State University personnel actions were approved during the OSU/A&M Board of Regents meeting Friday on the OSU Center for Health Sciences campus. * Alan Sohn, assistant professor, Accounting * Amam Kabra, assistant pr  more

TULSA, Oklahoma, Jan. 26 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Tulsa District issued the following news: * * * RELEASE OF THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT FOR THE KEYSTONE DAM AND RESERVOIR MASTER PLAN SUPPLEMENT CREEK, OSAGE, PAWNEE, PAYNE, AND TULSA COUNTIES, OKLAHOMA By Brannen Parrish The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District released the draft supplement to the Keystone Lake Master Plan, Jan. 26, 2026. The 15-day public comment period for the   more

WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma, Jan. 31 -- Southwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: * * * Student Research Highlighted at SWOSU College of Pharmacy Symposium The Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) College of Pharmacy hosted its first Winter Research Symposium on Jan. 21 in Weatherford. The event brought together student pharmacists and faculty to share current research and discuss projects in progress, while also providing a forum to talk through future sch  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tulsa District has announced plans to return the human remains of three individuals to the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes of Oklahoma. This action follows the requirements of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, a federal law governing the disposition of Native American remains found on federal or tribal lands. The remains were recovered from three separate locations in Oklahoma over several years. On May 25,   more