FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 10 -- American Airlines issued the following news on Sept. 9, 2024: * * * * The airline is creating nearly 500 new aviation maintenance jobs, including more than 385 licensed aviation maintenance technician (AMT) positions. * Additional lines of heavy check maintenance work are being added to Charlotte, Pittsburgh and Tulsa maintenance bases. * * * American Airlines today announced nearly 500 new aviation maintenance jobs and additional lines of heavy maintenance wo  more

LAWTON, Oklahoma, Sept. 11 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: Although not enrolled in classes during the Summer 2024 term, Cameron University sociology major Camille Lena continued her studies after being selected to participate in the Tribal Health Experiential Internship Seminar (THESIS). The eight-week virtual internship program focuses on promoting tribal public health and is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Office of Minority Health and   more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 10 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: For the last four years, "Contemplating the Constitution" has invited the Oklahoma State University campus to share its thoughts and reflections on an aspect of the U.S. Constitution. This year, the program is expanding to invite participation from the entire Stillwater community. The Constitution begins with the familiar phrase, "We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, est  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 9 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Dr. Lingfeng Tao, assistant professor and coordinator of mechatronics and robotics, and Dr. He Bai, associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, both from the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology, have received a National Science Foundation EAGER award totaling $160,000. The award funds their research on developing advancements to telemanipulation technologies that could transfo  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 10 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: For as long as she can remember, Dr. Melinda Cro has been surrounded by languages. Not only was she born to multilingual parents her mother spoke Italian and Spanish, and her Italian-born father was a university language professor but Cro also attended a French immersion school in Ontario, Canada. "From kindergarten through seventh grade, every subject except English and shop was done in French," Cro said. "  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 10 -- 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. Previous profiles highlighted Vickie Carr, Eddy Ditzler, Ken Eastman, Carl Wiese and Bob Ault. Check back each week for a new profile leading up to the Oct. 4 ceremony. Melinda Bell grew up helping at her father's financial planning a  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Sept. 10 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: Two faculty members are currently the only University of Oklahoma researchers to be globally ranked among the top 10 Social Sciences scholars based on data from the past five years gathered by ScholarGPS. Both faculty in the Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences. Meredith Worthen, a professor at the Department of Sociology, joins professor Samuel Perry, who was last year ranked the #1 sociol  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Sept. 10 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: * * * OU researcher examines circumgalactic medium in star-bursting galaxy through advanced imaging capabilities at Keck Observatory * * * Research led by Nikole Nielsen, an assistant professor of astrophysics and cosmology at the University of Oklahoma, has been published in the journal Nature Astronomy that examines, pixel-by-pixel, the highest resolution photograph of the halo of gasses su  more

CHICKASHA, Oklahoma, Sept. 11 -- The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma issued the following news: The University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma has been awarded a $12,700 grant from the Oklahoma Arts Council for the 2024-25 Davis-Waldorf Performing Arts Series. The grant will directly support artist fees for this four-show season which features a mix of returning favorites and exciting new performances aimed at engaging audiences throughout the year. The season opens on Sept. 19, 2024,  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 10 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma's weather is great for growing many ornamental plants, but some of these blooming beauties can be dangerous for pets. Knowing which plants are toxic is important to keep your pets safe. Would it be springtime in Oklahoma without daffodils? Unfortunately, these flowers are toxic to both cats and dogs. They contain toxins that can cause vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pain. Eating a lot of daffodils ca  more