LAWTON, Oklahoma, Sept. 21 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: When the enrollment period for the fall semester at Cameron University officially closed recently, interim president Jari Askins had reason to smile. She had just received word that enrollment at the Lawton university was up in almost every category. CU enrollment has now increased during four of the last five semesters. The fall report showed that Cameron's enrollment sits at 3,700 students. That number is up  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 20 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Like humans, dogs also experience spinal cord injuries, which may require extensive treatment. Traumatic spinal cord injuries, degenerative spinal cord diseases and chronic neuropathic pain are all neurological lesions. Neurological lesions negatively affect the function, wellness and overall quality of life for humans and animals. These conditions are not uncommon but can be complicated to treat effectively  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 20 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: With the official arrival of the fall season, Oklahomans are ready for cooler temperatures and fall decorating. Mums are a favorite fall plant to add vibrant color to the landscape. Mum selection and care Although some stores already have mums available for purchase, it's better to wait until the temperature has cooled off, said Lou Anella, director of The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University. "Many  more

PAWHUSKA, Oklahoma, Sept. 21 -- The Osage Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2024: * * * Chief Standing Bear Celebrates Osage Nation Employees for Continuous Clean Audit Results * * * The Osage Nation Government 2023 audit report is clean, with zero significant deficiencies or material weaknesses. An independent audit report shows top-tier accountability and oversight by the Osage Nation Government. A "clean" opinion is a rep  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Sept. 21 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: Scientists in the Biophotonics and ImmunoEngineering Research Laboratory at the University of Oklahoma recently published a study concerning a novel drug that increases the body's ability to fight certain diseases. The research will further advance the treatment of metastatic cancers -- cancers that spread from its place of origin to another part of the body -- and deadly respiratory viruses. T  more

WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma, Sept. 21 -- Southwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) President Dr. Diana "Diane" Lovell was honored to attend the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony at the U.S. Capitol on September 18, 2024, commemorating the remarkable contributions of NASA's "Hidden Figures." The ceremony celebrated the groundbreaking achievements of women who played critical roles in advancing America's space exploration ef  more

TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, Sept. 14 -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following statement on Sept. 13, 2024, by Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr.: * * * Osiyo, We have a problem that threatens to become a permanent one. Deputy Chief Bryan Warner and I propose a permanent solution. A housing crisis grips the Cherokee Nation Reservation in two respects. First is the larger crisis that impacts our region, our state, and the whole country. As I wrote in A  more