STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Nov. 14 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: A new research laboratory tied to The Innovation Foundation at Oklahoma State University is advancing OSU Ag Research's mission. OSU Agriculture is responsible for technological discoveries in animal and crop production, 37 wheat varieties resistant to pests and diseases, and 10 turfgrass varieties resistant to drought and freezing. However, OSU Ag Research lacks certain technologies and resources that would   more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Nov. 15 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: Attorney General Gentner Drummond and plaintiffs' attorneys have reached an agreement to settle a class-action federal lawsuit that will deliver justice for crime victims, save the state many millions of dollars, and ensure critical improvements for state mental health services provided through the criminal justice system. Drummond lauded the agreement, which has n  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Nov. 15 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news on Nov. 14, 2024: Governor Kevin Stitt announced a resolution in the "Briggs v. Friesen" case. Attorneys representing Commissioner Friesen and the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, and plaintiff attorneys reached an agreement that prioritizes care of incarcerated individuals suffering from mental health concerns while protecting the Oklahoma taxpayer. "Commissioner Allie  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Nov. 14 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Ali Ettehadi, a postdoctoral fellow and researcher in petroleum engineering at Oklahoma State University's School of Chemical Engineering, recently received approximately $30,000 as a NASA EPSCoR Research Initiation Grant. The project titled, "Nano and Micro-Scale Mechanical Characterization of Calcium Sulfate Veins in Terrestrial Martian Analog Rocks: Implications for Mars Sample Drilling Missions," aims to  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Nov. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University has been ranked as one of the best employers and institutions for veterans by Forbes, Military Times and Oklahoma Veterans United. OSU was ranked No. 17 in the Best Employers for Veterans by Forbes and recognized as a Veteran Employer Champion for the fourth straight year by Oklahoma Veterans United. Also, OSU Institute of Technology and OSU-Stillwater were ranked as No. 1 and No. 3   more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Nov. 14 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: After years of persistence, Oklahoma State University senior McKenzie Davis finally achieved her dream of attending New York Fashion Week. But her vision extends far beyond the runways of Manhattan she wants to transform Oklahoma into the next fashion destination. The Spears School of Business marketing major and MBA 4+1 candidate saw beyond the glamour and bright lights to a future where her home state has i  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Nov. 15 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: Representatives of the University of Oklahoma signed a memorandum of understanding at the Oklahoma Aerospace Forum on Tuesday with California-based Phase Four, Inc. to advance collaborative research involving space propulsion technologies. The agreement establishes a framework for fostering collaborative efforts and joint work on U.S. Department of Defense-funded Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)  more