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State Tipoffs Involving Oklahoma Newsletter for 2024-12-11 ( 13 items )  
CAS graduating senior reflects on time at OSU (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 10 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: As the fall semester comes to a close, College of Arts and Sciences senior Amy Campbell prepares to graduate and take the next step toward achieving her academic goals. Campbell, who majors in political science with a concentration in global politics and minors in Russian and intelligence and security analysis, would like to work with the United Nations on civilian protection matters. Throughout her time a more PR

Dietary supplements don't replace a healthy diet (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 10 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Dietary supplements can seem like magic pills for good health, but are they as good as they seem? Before starting on a regimen of supplements, Janice Hermann, Oklahoma State University Extension nutrition specialist, said consumers need to know the facts. "Supplements are products marketed to consumers to supplement their diet," she said. "They can help a person maintain or improve overall health. While supp more PR

ECU Esports Takes Nationals (10)
ADA, Oklahoma, Dec. 11 -- East Central University issued the following news: The East Central University Esports team recently made history by competing in the first-ever Great American Conference competition for Esports. Though the Tigers experienced a narrow loss in the GAC finals, they completed another significant milestone only two weeks later by winning their first National Championship. The League of Legends team for Tiger Esports competed and won the National Esports Collegiate Confere more PR

ECU Professors Save Students $140k in Textbook Costs (10)
ADA, Oklahoma, Dec. 11 -- East Central University issued the following news: As textbook prices increase every year, faculty members at East Central University are leading Oklahoma in providing no-cost instructional materials to students through Open Educational Resources, or OERs. OERs are teaching, learning and research materials that are freely available to access, revise, and adapt under an open license. Instructors can adopt, remix, or compose these materials for their students to use in  more PR

From Oklahoma to Thailand, OU Showcases Blockchain Security Research (10)
NORMAN, Oklahoma, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: As artificial intelligence and blockchain platforms like Ethereum revolutionize the tech landscape, two University of Oklahoma researchers were recently awarded academic fellowships to share their ongoing work at DevCon, a global conference for decentralized innovation presented by the Ethereum Foundation in Bangkok, Thailand. Ethereum is an open-source blockchain technology that allows users to more PR

Gharizadehvarnosefaderani excels as member of Mishra's research group (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 10 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Hard work, passion, consistency and a never-give-up attitude have allowed Mahsa Gharizadehvarnosefaderani to pursue her dream of becoming a civil engineer researcher. Gharizadehvarnosefaderani is a Ph.D. student and graduate research assistant in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering in the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology at Oklahoma State University. Her research focuses on r more PR

Okla. Gov. Stitt Pens Letter to EPA Administrator Defending Oklahoma's Authority Against Federal Overreach (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Dec. 11 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news on Dec. 10, 2024: Governor Kevin Stitt sent a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan warning the agency not to make changes to Oklahoma's authority over environmental programs in the final days of the Biden administration. The letter comes after recent push by the EPA for the state to comment on a years' old Biden administration proposal to undermine Oklahoma's authority over some environmental regula more PR

OSU honors 2024 Greek Hall of Fame class (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 9 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs at Oklahoma State University, in collaboration with the Greek Centennial Committee, honored the inductees for the 2024 Fraternity and Sorority Hall of Fame at a banquet on Nov. 14. This year, the Hall of Fame recognized a distinguished group of notable alumni whose achievements and dedication exemplify the core values of fraternity and sorority life and whose infl more PR

OSU student named first Marshall Scholar Finalist since 2010 (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 10 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University senior Kylie Hammack became OSU's first student in 14 years to be a Marshall Scholarship finalist. The Marshall Scholarship allows students to attend any university in the United Kingdom for up to two years, immersing themselves in new cultures while deepening their education and research interests. Applying for national scholarships such as Marshall and Truman scholarships involv more PR

OSU, CEAT community mourn the loss of Kenneth E. Case (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 10 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The Oklahoma State University College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology community is mourning the death of Dr. Kenneth E. Case, a former faculty member of the School of Industrial Engineering and Management. Case died on Dec. 4 in Houston. He was 80. Case received his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and his master's and doctoral degrees in industrial engineering and management, all fro more PR

Tulsa Awarded $400,000 Safe Oklahoma Grant From Office of Oklahoma Attorney General (10)
TULSA, Oklahoma, Dec. 11 -- The city of Tulsa issued the following news on Dec. 10, 2024: Last week, Mayor Nichols approved a budget amendment for a grant awarded to the Tulsa Police Department that will enhance the capacity of local law enforcement to address and prevent violent crimes. The $400,000 Safe Oklahoma Grant, courtesy of the Oklahoma Attorney General's Office, reaffirms the City of Tulsa's commitment to public safety and community well-being. "Every Tulsan deserves to feel safe in more PR

Tulsa Mayor Nichols Announces Mike Miller as City Administrator (10)
TULSA, Oklahoma, Dec. 11 -- Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols issued the following news on Dec. 10, 2024: Mayor Monroe Nichols announced that Mike Miller, current City Manager for the City of Muskogee, will serve in his administration as the City of Tulsa's new City Administrator. Miller will assume responsibilities starting January 6, 2025. As the City Administrator, Miller will serve in a key role in the Administration and assist Mayor Nichols in carrying out day-to-day operations for the City of T more PR

Tulsa Police Department Receives $2.5M in Grant Funding From Department of Justice to Further Investigate Sexual Assault Kits (10)
TULSA, Oklahoma, Dec. 11 -- The city of Tulsa issued the following news on Dec. 10, 2024: U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson, City of Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols, and Tulsa Police Chief Dennis Larsen proudly announced a $2.5M grant from the National Sexual Kit Initiative. The grant will allow the Tulsa Police Department to continue working on the prosecution of unsolved sexual assault cases. This is critical to enhancing the response to sexual assaults and ensuring justice for victims. This funding w more PR