TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, Nov. 7 -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news on Nov. 6, 2024: The Cherokee Nation is hosting a Rare Disease Summit on November 21 to address the unique challenges facing tribal citizens with rare medical conditions. The event, organized by Cherokee Nation Health Services, will bring together specialty physicians, healthcare professionals and community members to discuss key topics and classified rare diseases impact  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Nov. 7 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University's Flying Aggies flight team soared to victory at the National Intercollegiate Flying Association Region 4 SAFECON championship, held Oct. 14-18 at TSTC Waco Airport. With a 122-point margin, the Flying Aggies secured their first regional title since 2016 and will move on to compete at the national competition in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, next spring. The OSU flight team accumulated 656 poi  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Nov. 8 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news on Nov. 7, 2024: Governor Kevin Stitt announced the launch of the Oklahoma Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, a new division within state government aimed at strengthening partnerships with faith-based and nonprofit communities. The office will serve as a centralized resource for these organizations, helping them engage more directly and effectively with Oklahoma Human Services to address th  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Nov. 7 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Dr. Raj N. Singh regents professor at Oklahoma State University's College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology has had an extraordinary year. His election to the prestigious National Academy of Engineering stands as the pinnacle of his career, recognizing a lifetime of contributions to the field of materials science and engineering. But this recognition is just one of the many remarkable milestones i  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Nov. 7 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: More than 100 attendees gathered at the USDA Agricultural Research Services facility near Lake Carl Blackwell for a unique, hands-on stormwater compliance training. The annual Construction Contractor Compliance Conference, dubbed C4, provides educational training on soil erosion and sediment control practices that are commonly used during construction for contractors and agency representatives. Dr. Jaime Sch  more