Saturday - November 23, 2024
*Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Oklahoma Newsletter for Wednesday November 20, 2024 ( 3 items )  

Cowboy Charlie: OSU's new text bot supports first-year students 24/7
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Nov. 19 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University launched an AI-powered messaging bot for first-year students in September to provide 24/7 assistance, connect them with campus resources, alleviate stress and improve retention by addressing common challenges new students face. The bot is named Cowboy Charlie, after a dog from Pete's Pet Posse and one of the program's first therapy canines. "Students sometimes feel safer and more c  more

OSU names new Human Performance Innovation Complex to honor alum, fitness pioneer Pickens
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Nov. 19 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Celebration marks major milestone for Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute Oklahoma State University's new Human Performance Innovation Complex will be named after the late T. Boone Pickens, a legendary businessman and mega-philanthropist. The complex's name recognizes and honors Pickens, a beloved alumnus who has significantly transformed OSU through nearly $650 million in donations. In Jun  more

Tulsa veterans hospital to be named James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Nov. 19 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The much-anticipated new veterans hospital in downtown Tulsa will officially bear the name of one of Oklahoma's most ardent supporters of U.S. men and women in uniform. The James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center will honor the legacy of the late Oklahoma Sen. Jim Inhofe, whose unwavering support of the U.S. military, veterans and their families was a hallmark of his public service career. Legislation introd  more