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*Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Oklahoma Newsletter for 2024-12-10 ( 10 items ) |
Beckner hired as new OSU police chief (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 9 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
After a nationwide search, Oklahoma State University has chosen Michael Beckner as the next chief of the OSU Police Department.
His first day will be Jan. 31, 2025. He will succeed Leon Jones, who retired in July after 30 years with the OSUPD.
Eric Polak, interim senior vice president of administration and finance, said Beckner has a down-to-earth, approachable style and an overall philosophy of how a depar more PR
CEAT student named USRA Distinguished Undergraduate for 2024 (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 9 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
Tyler Graham's path to engineering was inspired by a lifelong love of building and problem-solving. In middle school, he began experimenting with a Raspberry Pi, and in high school, he joined his school's FIRST Robotics team, which solidified his interest in engineering.
At Oklahoma State University, Graham found a thriving community and opportunities to pursue his passion for space research.
Graham an elec more PR
ECU's Dr. Elisabeth Davis Publishes New Text Exploring Era of Native American Boarding Schools (10)
ADA, Oklahoma, Dec. 10 (TNSres) -- East Central University issued the following news:
East Central University's Dr. Elisabeth Davis has announced the publication of her first book, published by Lexington Books.
"Catholic Sisters, Narratives of Authority, and the Native American Boarding Schools, 1847-1918," brings to light and explores a largely unknown history of the Catholic Native American Boarding Schools that were run by Catholic Sisters.
Davis joined the faculty at ECU for the Fall 2024 more PR
Higher ed influencers: OSU social media accounts recognized as best in Big 12, top 5 nationwide (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 9 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
Oklahoma State University's social media accounts have been ranked No. 3 out of 365 Division I schools nationwide, placing OSU atop the rankings in Oklahoma and the Big 12 Conference.
The top 10 rankings for social media engagement were recently published by Rival IQ, an independent company that analyzes consumer interaction across social platforms to produce a highly regarded annual document called the "High more PR
NGA: Governors Urge Preservation of National Guard Authority in NDAA (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2024:
National Governors Association (NGA) Chair Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Vice Chair Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt released the following statement regarding provisions on National Guard authority in the just released legislative text for the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Governors from all 55 states and territories have repeatedly urged Congress to reject Legislativ more PR
OSU Entomology Trivia Team wins national championship (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 9 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
The Oklahoma State University Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology's Entomology Trivia Team has been named the 2024 national Entomology Games champion. The team earned the title at the Entomological Society of America's Annual Meeting in November.
Each year, teams from universities across the country compete for the national championship, with competition beginning at the regional level. OSU advanced t more PR
OSU Extension warns poultry owners to know the signs of highly pathogenic avian influenza (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 9 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
Animal health specialists with Oklahoma State University Extension caution poultry producers to protect their flocks after Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza was confirmed in a commercial operation earlier this month in Adair County.
The HPAI virus is more common during the spring and fall seasons when migratory birds are active. The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry has established a contro more PR
School of Hospitality and Tourism Management places 3rd in global Forecaster Cup (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 9 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
Oklahoma State University's School of Hospitality and Tourism Management made a notable debut in a rapidly growing global competition.
OSU placed third overall in the second annual Forecaster Cup, a seven-week remote competition that concluded at the end of November. HTM students applied industry knowledge and analytical skills to stand out in a field of 83 teams from 19 universities, eight countries and four more PR
Spears student earns Best Q&A Award at National Business and Ethics Case Competition (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 9 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
Oklahoma State University MBA student Bryson Diener earned the Best Q&A Award at the National Business and Ethics Case Competition in Ethical Leadership held Nov. 13-15 at Baylor University in Waco, Texas.
Diener, along with teammates Elizabeth Rosson, Reagan Sims and Shianna Woods, competed against 14 other prestigious MBA programs, including Carnegie Mellon, Texas A&M and Minnesota. The team had 24 hours to more PR
Veterinary Viewpoints: Keep an eye on the eyes (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 9 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
Common eye problems in cattle include irritation from plant awns, pinkeye and cancer eye squamous cell carcinoma. This article outlines the predisposing factors and clinical signs associated with these conditions to aid in early detection within your herd.
Plant Awns
Eye irritation caused by plant awns can occur while cattle graze or feed on haylage. This irritation can predispose cattle to pinkeye or cause o more PR
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