Thursday - August 20, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Oklahoma

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Catawba College's Solar Racing Team Goes the Distance, Earns National Sportsmanship Award
SALISBURY, North Carolina, Aug. 14 -- Catawba College posted the following news: * * * Catawba College's Solar Racing Team Goes the Distance, Earns National Sportsmanship Award * Students turn a challenging start into an unforgettable journey of innovation, teamwork, and service at the American Solar Challenge Catawba College arrived in Minnesota this summer ready to race a solar-powered car. By the time the team reached Amarillo, Texas, nearly two weeks later, its students had accomplished  more
National Accreditation Strengthens SWOSU's Role in Preparing School Psychologists
WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma, Aug. 14 -- Southwestern Oklahoma State University posted the following news release: * * * National Accreditation Strengthens SWOSU's Role in Preparing School Psychologists * Southwestern Oklahoma State University's (SWOSU) School Psychology Program has earned full national accreditation as Oklahoma schools continue to need professionals who support students' learning, behavior and mental health. The designation confirms that the specialist-level program meets national  more
Training America's future athletics industry leaders
TULSA, Oklahoma, Aug. 14 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * Training America's future athletics industry leaders * The Sports Leadership master's program in The University of Tulsa's Oxley College of Health & Natural Sciences is beginning its fourth year. Conceived, developed and directed by Clinical Professor of Athletic Training Greg Gardner, the program enrolls approximately 40 students. "In creating a truly interdisciplinary curriculum, a core part of our missio  more
UT San Antonio welcomes more than 90 new faculty members for 2026-27 academic year
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 14 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio welcomes more than 90 new faculty members for 2026-27 academic year * UT San Antonio is welcoming more than 90 new full-time faculty members across its academic colleges for the 2026-2027 academic year. The incoming group includes tenured, tenure-track and full-time fixed-term-track faculty recruited from leading institutions worldwide. Of the incoming faculty, 65% earned their  more