STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 15 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Bachelot sees new opportunities amongst fire's destruction of research site Media Contact: Elizabeth Gosney | CAS Marketing and Communications Manager | 405-744-7497 | egosney@okstate.edu When wildfires began to tear through the Stillwater region on March 14, Oklahoma State University's Dr. Benedicte Bachelot wasn't thinking about her research at the McPherson Botanical Preserve eight miles west of   more

ADA, Oklahoma, April 16 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release on April 15, 2025: * * * Chickasaw Nation announces 2025 Chickasaw Hall of Fame inductees ADA, Okla. - Five Chickasaws have been selected for induction into the Chickasaw Hall of Fame April 17. Inductees include a distinguished U.S. veteran, a record-breaking coach, a culture advocate, a pioneering attorney and a dedicated legal scholar. Chickasaw Nation Governor B  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 14 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news: * * * Governor Stitt Appoints Travis Jett to the Oklahoma Supreme Court Today, Governor Kevin Stitt announced his appointment of Travis Jett to the Supreme Court of Oklahoma. This is Governor Stitt's fourth appointment to the state's highest court, the most by any republican governor in Oklahoma history. "Travis Jett is a man of integrity, wisdom, and deep respect for the rule of law," said Governo  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 14 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news: * * * Governor Stitt Orders a Comprehensive, Independent Review of Department of Mental Health Today, Governor Kevin Stitt, in consultation with the commissioner of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS), announced he would appoint a special investigator to examine ODMHSAS. The move comes after multiple disturbing discoveries with the previous leadership's fin  more

THACKERVILLE, Oklahoma, April 15 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release on April 14, 2025: * * * Inter-Tribal Council passes resolutions supporting Oklahoma forestry department, IHS leader THACKERVILLE, Okla. - The Inter-Tribal Council (ITC) of the Five Civilized Tribes passed a resolution to advance the name and support of Rear Adm. Travis Watts for Director of the Indian Health Service at its quarterly meeting April 11 at Win  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 16 -- The Oklahoma Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * OKLAHOMA DEMOCRATS ENERGIZED AS CYNDI MUNSON LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN FOR GOVERNOR Oklahoma Democrats are rallying around House Minority Leader Cyndi Munson as she launches her campaign for Governor. Munson, who made history as the first Asian-American woman elected to the Oklahoma Legislature, has spent her career breaking barriers and delivering results for working Oklahomans. Raised in Law  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 15 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Spears Business HTM teams earn top honors at a pair of ICHRIE competitions to maximize hotel operations, profits Media Contact: Stephen Howard | Director of Marketing & Communications | 405.744.4363 | stephen.howard@okstate.edu Oklahoma State University's School of Hospitality and Tourism Management program students have been raking in honors at the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Ins  more

ADA, Oklahoma, April 15 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release on April 14, 2025: * * * Strength in motion: Dewitt advances First American health and wellness Cmdr. Kayla Dewitt has made it her mission to bring culturally competent health and wellness care to First American communities, ensuring unique health needs are addressed with respect, understanding and cutting-edge therapeutic techniques. "As Native people, we understa  more

EDMOND, Oklahoma, April 16 -- The University of Central Oklahoma issued the following news release: * * * UCO Celebrates Largest Delegation of Presenters at 2025 National Conference on Undergraduate Research The University of Central Oklahoma affirmed its commitment to undergraduate research with the largest delegation presenting at the 2025 National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR). With participation from 49 states, four foreign countries and more than 250 institutions, UCO had m  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, April 15 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: * * * New Center to Address Health Concerns in Young Children By Bonnie Rucker April 4, University of Oklahoma researchers launched the Children's Environmental Health Center in the U.S. Southern Great Plains, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to advancing research on children's health and environmental exposures, following a year of preparation. Funded by a $1.8 million grant from the U.S. Enviro  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, April 15 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: * * * President Harroz Presents 'Lead On, University: The Next Phase' Strategic Plan By Chelsea Julian Hundreds of members of the University of Oklahoma community gathered today as OU President Joseph Harroz, Jr. shared the renewed vision of the "Lead On, University: The Next Phase" Strategic Plan refresh. Building upon the success of the original Strategic Plan introduced in 2020, this updated roadma  more