STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 3 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Eighteen students from the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology were awarded the Martin Family Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to students involved in the Cyclone Cowboys and who have gone above and beyond in the promotion of wind energy in the community and advancement of wind energy research at Oklahoma State University. The award is part of the Renewable and Innovative Sustainable Ene more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 3 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: About the Festival OrangeFest originated in the late 1980's when OSU Institute of Technology (aka OSU-Okmulgee) hosted an annual open house event on campus known as Super Weekend featuring activities that the whole community could enjoy while showcasing the academic programs that defined "OSU Tech." More about the Festival OrangeFest only in Okmulgee! Friday, April 12, 2019 OrangeFest is a community homecoming more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 3 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The next OSU Institute of Technology virtual Diversity Learning Series will be a panel discussion focused on Mental Illness Increasing Awareness and Decreasing Stigma on April 15 at 3 p.m. The OSUIT Diversity & Inclusion Committee is proud to welcome DeLainna Percifield, MS, LPC, LADC/MH, Jerry Allan Gates, LPC, LMFT, LADC and Katherine Wright Conner, LCSW, IMHE(r)-I. This is a free event available to all OS more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 3 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: OSU Institute of Technology programs are guided by industry experts who are passionate about teaching and their program of study. With extensive real-world experience, OSUIT's instructors teach the current best practices based on industry standards. Meet Tommie Lee Washington III, the Coordinating Designer of Motion Graphics for ESPN and an adjunct instructor for OSUIT's 3D Modeling & Animation program. An a more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 3 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University held its 53rd annual Follies competition in October before Homecoming week, raising $98,000 for the Stillwater High School Performing Arts Center. Follies are singing and dancing-themed shows specifically designed to welcome new members. Each show features a cast of 30 performers consisting of sorority and fraternity member pairings and a group of directors who shape the performances. more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 3 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Having trouble viewing the video? Watch on OState.TV. This facility provides off-campus apartments for students who are single and at least 21 years old. Each room has access to the internet, and cable TV will be made available. Two twin-size beds (one per room), a stove, and a refrigerator are included in each apartment. The loft and flat apartments all have similarities between them but each apartment has a  more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 3 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: For Jarod Powell, helping his peers with work in high school evolved into teaching students in higher education. "My original, 'realistic' dream was to be a teacher, but I can't pinpoint anything that made me want to choose this profession. I never seriously considered any other options." Powell, a Mathematics instructor at OSU Institute of Technology, received the 2020-2021 Regents Distinguished Teaching Awar more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 3 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Kodiak Gas Services, LLC (Kodiak), a leading provider of contract compression services, today announced a $50,000 donation to Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (OSUIT) to establish an endowment for scholarships. The endowment will support students who need financial assistance and help advance the skills and training of future compression industry technicians. "We're excited to contribute to th more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 3 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: OSUIT's history is founded on training and preparing veterans for the civilian workforce, and the university maintains that commitment today. We want to showcase our military and veteran students so we will regularly feature one of of them in our Military Appreciation series. Steve Dockray Steve Dockray is a student in the Civil Engineering Technology program and served in the Army for 10 years. He said servin more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Dec. 4 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024: Attorney General Gentner Drummond is appealing to the Oklahoma Supreme Court the ruling of a lower court that has blocked enforcement of the state's anti-ESG (environmental, social and governance) law. Drummond took over the case in May after private counsel hired by state Treasurer Todd Russ failed to successfully defend the Oklahoma Energy Discrimination Act of 202 more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Dec. 4 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news on Dec. 3, 2024: Governor Kevin Stitt announced the appointment of Jeff Starling as the new Oklahoma secretary of energy and environment. With more than two decades of legal, regulatory and operational leadership in the energy industry, Starling will lead efforts to champion Oklahoma's energy industry. "Jeff's extensive experience in both the private and public sectors provides unique insights that make  more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Dec. 3 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news on Dec. 2, 2024: Governor Stitt joined Ambassador of Denmark to the United States Jesper Moller Sorensen to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Oklahoma and Denmark. The agreement focuses on increasing collaboration between the two governments in pursuit of a robust and innovative energy future. The MOU also includes areas of technology and defense. "Thanks to pro-business policies and our ' more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Dec. 3 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news on Dec. 2, 2024: Governor Kevin Stitt announced pastor and former Oklahoma lawmaker Tom Newell as his new chief of staff, bringing decades of experience in public service, ministry, and policy advocacy to the Governor's Office. "Tom is a proven leader with a true understanding of what makes Oklahoma strong," said Governor Stitt. "Tom's passion for serving others, commitment to our values, and his extensi more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 3 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: OSU Institute of Technology is proud to announce the expansion of services at Pete's Pantry to increase support for students and employees. Every Tuesday, Teresa Riley, our dedicated Community Health Worker, will be available from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Pete's Pantry in the former Workforce building located south of the Grady Clack Center, to help connect students and employees with newly offered resource more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 3 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The U.S. Department of Education recently awarded OSU Institute of Technology a five-year Title III Part A Project grant, providing the institution with more than $2.1 million in federal funding. Title III programs help eligible institutions of higher education become self-sufficient and expand their capacity to serve low-income students by providing funds to improve and strengthen the academic quality, instit more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 3 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Photo (front left to right): Oklahoma State Representative Daniel Pae, Beth Rogers| OSUIT Social Service Liaison/Interpreter, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Chancellor Allison Garret, Oklahoma State Representative Mark McBride. The Oklahoma Regents for Higher Education has named Pete's Pantry, OSU Institute of Technology's campus food pantry, a recipient of the Oklahoma Hunger-Free Campus Act Prog more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, Dec. 3 -- The city of Tulsa issued the following news on Dec. 2, 2024: Mayor Monroe Nichols held his first news conference this afternoon introducing new positions within his administration following his swearing in as Tulsa's 41st mayor earlier today. During his election bid, Mayor-Elect Nichols focused on several key areas that he plans to prioritize over the next four years, including ending homelessness, improving student outcomes, expanding economic opportunity, making Tu more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, Dec. 3 -- The city of Tulsa issued the following news on Dec. 2, 2024: Monroe Nichols IV took his oath of office today and was sworn in as Tulsa's 41st mayor during an inauguration ceremony at the Cox Business Convention Center. Mayor Nichols was sworn in alongside newly elected City Auditor Nathan Pickard and Tulsa City Councilors Vanessa Hall-Harper, Anthony Archie, Jackie Dutton, Laura Bellis, Karen Gilbert, Christian Bengel, Lori Decter Wright, Phil Lakin, Jr., and Carol B more PR