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State Tipoffs Involving Oklahoma Newsletter for Wednesday August 07, 2024 ( 3 items )  

A career of commitment: Carr named to Spears Business Hall of Fame
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 6 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Editor's note: The Spears School of Business is releasing a series of feature stories to celebrate the 2024 Spears Business Hall of Fame inductees and Outstanding Young Alumni. Check back each week for a new profile leading up to the Oct. 4 ceremony. Vickie Carr's face lights up when she starts talking about global travel. The Oklahoma State University accounting alumna eagerly shares stories of business trip  more

Molecular Anthropologists Pen Perspective on Ancient Pathogens
NORMAN, Oklahoma, Aug. 7 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: Courtney Hofman, a molecular anthropologist at the University of Oklahoma, has co-authored a scientific perspective in the journal Science that discusses recent research advancements in the field of ancient pathogens with a focus on ethical concerns. "Because of newly developed technologies, there's been a burst of ancient pathogen research recently published in high-impact journals. However, bec  more

NBCUniversal and Universal Filmed Entertainment Group Team Up on Below-the-Line Traineeship on Universal Pictures' Twisters
NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news: * * * The Traineeship provided on-set training and mentorship to several Oklahomans to enhance their career opportunities behind the camera on the epic summer event movie. * * * Universal Pictures' Twisters continues to break box office records and is the latest film to host the Universal Below-the-Line Traineeship, a unique career opportunity which placed trainees across 8 departments including Costume, Ar  more