NORMAN, Oklahoma, Sept. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: University of Oklahoma associate professor Sarah Hines has received a grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation for research into Indigenous ecological knowledge in the Bolivian highlands. "I plan to examine the environmental and social histories of the Aymara communities of the highlands and Andes Mountains outside of the city of La Paz, the capital of Bolivia, from the end of the Little  more

LAWTON, Oklahoma, Sept. 18 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: Four Cameron University critical student support programs - the Student Enrichment Center, Student Support Services, Talent Search/Open Doors and Upward Bound - have received grants from the U.S. Department of Education that will allow them to continue to provide significant services to underserved populations through August 2025. "Federal funding for these student-focused programs is critical to Cameron's miss  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 17 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology at Oklahoma State University and Phillips 66 opened the state-of-the-art Phillips 66 Sustainability Lab with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Phillips 66 Sustainability Lab, located in CEAT's ENDEAVOR Laboratory, is a learning environment designed to foster new innovation within CEAT students. The ceremony started at 1 p.m. with a student luncheon prec  more

TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, Sept. 18 -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news on Sept. 16, 2024: The Cherokee Nation on Monday passed a $3.6 billion Fiscal Year 2025 General Operating Budget, marking significant investments in language preservation, education, public health, community services, and more. The operating budget was first proposed by Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner earlier in September. "Deputy Chief B  more

TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, Sept. 18 -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news on Sept. 17, 2024: Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. signed a Council resolution Tuesday supporting compact discussions with Indian Health Service over the tribe's effort to assume operations of Claremore Indian Hospital by late 2025. The resolution supporting compacting of the facility comes on the heels of the August 31 State of the Nation address in wh  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 17 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The Department of Wellness and Pete's Pet Posse have teamed up this semester to host Furry Friend Friday every week from 10-11 a.m. in the Colvin Recreation Center. Furry Friend Friday is a great way for students to relax, take a moment to pet therapy dogs, collect P3 trading cards and get some fun prizes. "I love Furry Friend Friday because it gives students a way to de-stress and talk about mental healt  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- New York University issued the following news release: NYU has announced the appointment of Lindsey Claire Smith--a professor of English at Oklahoma State University--as the inaugural program director of NYU Tulsa. She will be responsible for establishing NYU Tulsa's physical presence and academic community, overseeing day-to-day operations, and cultivating relationships throughout the city and state. She will also work closely with George Kaiser Family Foundation (GKFF),   more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 17 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The Oklahoma State University Museum of Art has announced the appointment of Liz Roth as the museum's interim director, effective Sept. 3. As an OSU faculty member and former interim head for the Department of Art, Graphic Design and Art History, Roth comes to the museum with a unique perspective. She has experienced the museum as an educator, guiding students to use the space as a laboratory, as an artist   more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Sept. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: A $5.3 million National Institutes of Health grant awarded to the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences will support advanced cancer research in Oklahoma. The Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant is designed to build research capacity and help early-career researchers establish independently funded laboratories. This is the third and final phase of the COBRE grant, which was  more

EDMOND, Oklahoma, Sept. 17 -- The University of Central Oklahoma issued the following news release: University of Central Oklahoma President Todd G. Lamb made a pair of executive appointments this month, naming Allen Wright as the university's new vice president for Advancement and Art Cotton as UCO's first vice president for Transformative Leadership. As the vice president for Advancement, Wright will lead UCO's fundraising efforts through the UCO Foundation and alumni engagement initiatives.  more

EDMOND, Oklahoma, Sept. 18 -- The University of Central Oklahoma issued the following news release: The University of Central Oklahoma College of Mathematics and Science's John F. Barthell Pollinator Garden will be showcased on the popular television show "Oklahoma Gardening." The episode, set to air Sept. 21, will highlight the garden's ecological importance in supporting native pollinators while also serving as an educational resource for students and the community as an outdoor classroom, a  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Sept. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: University of Oklahoma researchers recently published a study showing that several measurements of the brain, including blood flow and the brain's ability to compensate for the lack of it, are better predictors of mild cognitive impairment than risk factors like hypertension and high cholesterol. The findings further the prospects of preventing or treating memory problems early before they prog  more

CHICKASHA, Oklahoma, Sept. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma issued the following news: Dr. Rachel Jones, associate professor of environmental science and biology and dean of the School of Science & Kinesiology at the University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma, is part of a team that has been awarded a National Science Foundation Standard Grant of nearly $500,000. This highly competitive grant will fund research focused on the Great Plains, one of the most endangered  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 17 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The latest exhibition at Oklahoma State University's Gardiner Gallery of Art opens Sept. 18, featuring Osage, Muscogee and Cherokee artist Yatika Fields. Celebrated for his distinctive contributions to contemporary Native American art, Fields' innovative painting, sculpture and public art reflect a deep connection to his heritage and his commitment to using art as a means of social commentary and change. A  more