WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The Institute for Women's Policy Research issued the following news release: * * * Eleven Programs Across the Country Receive First-Ever IWPR Grants for Direct Services * * * Today, IWPR proudly announced the launch of its new initiative, Connect for Success--a groundbreaking initiative aiming to significantly increase community college students' access to high-quality, comprehensive sexual and reproductive health (SRH) care services and supports. Through the initiativ  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: OKLAHOMA CITY, OK Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan to express concern over a proposed rule regarding waste-to-energy (WTE) facilities. The EPA's proposed rule would further tighten Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) standards for existing WTE facilities while simultaneously removing compl  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 8 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: At Oklahoma State University, undergraduates dive into the world of scientific research through the Niblack Research Scholars program. This program transforms their academic journey beyond the classroom, enriches students' careers, sharpens their future success and guides them toward potential graduate studies. This year, seven students are getting the opportunity to advance their careers through the Niblac  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 9 -- New York University issued the following news release: * * * Global Liberal Studies alumnus is first Rhodes China recipient from NYU * * * New York University alumnus Bincheng Mao has been selected as Rhodes China Scholar by the Rhodes Trust. Mao, a 2024 Global Liberal Studies graduate, is the first Rhodes China recipient from NYU. At NYU, Mao established the East Coast Coalition for Tolerance and Non-Discrimination (ECC), a charity that aims to combat discrimination, a  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 9 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news on Oct. 8, 2024: Governor Kevin Stitt and the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) announced the state has sent additional resources to support North Carolina and Florida with impacts from hurricanes Helene and Milton. To aid ongoing response and recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene in North Carolina, Oklahoma National Guard (ONG) sent one CH-47 helicopter and 10 personnel, including two r  more

KENNESAW, Georgia, Oct. 9 -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: Inspired by successful revitalization projects like Tulsa's Black Wall Street, KSU students are immersing themselves in one block of MLK Jr Blvd., reimagining Macon's historic Greenwood Bottom District with bold, innovative ideas. This semester-long endeavor reflects the students' commitment to creating meaningful and sustainable designs. Their work focuses on connecting the historic Greenwood Bottom Blac  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration issued the following news release: Today, Cristina Killingsworth, Acting Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development at the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA), visited the Tulsa Hub for Equitable & Trustworthy Autonomy (THETA Tech Hub) in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Biden-Harris Administration, through the EDA, designated the THETA Tech Hub as a Tech Hub in Octo  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 8 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Dr. Raj Singh A Regents Professor at Oklahoma State University's College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology, Dr. Raj Singh's continued dedication and advancements to the field of materials science engineering were greatly acknowledged this year. Singh received the American Ceramic Society's 2023 Rishi Raj Medal for Innovation and Commercialization in Ceramics. He was elected to the rank of American  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Oct. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: * * * National Institutes of Health Grant Funds Dementia Study at OU College of Medicine * * * Soon after a dementia diagnosis, many people document their preferences for medical care near the end of their lives, often stipulating that they want to avoid hospitalizations and aggressive interventions. A new University of Oklahoma study aims to discover whether the actual care they receive aligns  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Oct. 9 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: In 1900, the University of Oklahoma and the University of Texas met each other on the football field for the first time. From then on, the two programs met every year until 1919, before a brief period of infrequent play. In 1929, both programs signed a deal to play annually in Dallas during the Texas State Fair. Two years later, both teams met at the newly built Fair Park Stadium, later renamed the Cotton   more