STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 11 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The College of Arts and Sciences Scholarship Committee selected Paige Nguyen as the CAS Orange Gown Graduate for Oklahoma State University's Fall 2024 undergraduate commencement ceremony on Dec. 14. An art history and studio art double major, Nguyen received the Orange Gown honor for her outstanding achievements and exemplary contributions to the OSU community over the past four years. As the Orange Gown Grad more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 12 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Reading about history is one thing walking on the ground where it happened, seeing what remains and what is lost is another experience entirely. A group of Oklahoma State University Honors College students recently got a chance to experience history this way during a trip to Tulsa's historic Greenwood District to discover more about the legacy of Black Wall Street and the Tulsa Race Massacre. Dr. Brandy Thom more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 12 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Officer Christopher Royston was recently presented with a commendation for locating an equestrian rider at Lake Carl Blackwell after she was thrown from her horse on a remote trail. Lt. Justin Hart presented Royston with the commendation. "Due to Officer Royston's calm nature, his ability to control the incident, his dedication to service and his true caring for other people, the victim was located, treate more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: Attorney General Gentner Drummond is opposing a 645-mile electric transmission corridor proposed by the U.S. Department of Energy that would span Oklahoma from the panhandle through the Arkansas border. The Delta-Plains National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor is one of several proposed corridors across the United States proposed to expand the nation's powe more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 12 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University Extension staff members Lisa McRay, Susan Rose and Andrea St. John are recipients of the 2024 Heart of Extension Award. The three employees were honored at OSU Extension's Administrative Support Conference Awards Luncheon in October. The accolade is a newly established tradition within the organization that celebrates OSU Extension support staff and recognizes their years of service. more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 12 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: As 2024 draws to a close, taxpayers still have time to take advantage of valuable tax credits and deductions. Energy-efficient home improvements, charitable donations, retirement accounts, dependent care and educational expenses are some options that can help ensure a more favorable financial outcome when filing taxes in the spring. Mengya Wang, Oklahoma State University Extension personal finance specialist more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols issued the following news on Dec. 12, 2024: * * * Swope to fill critical role at the City of Tulsa in the Nichols Administration * * * Mayor Monroe Nichols announced Amanda Swope, current Oklahoma House of Representatives member for the 71st district, will serve in his administration as the City of Tulsa's new Director of Tribal Policy & Partnerships. Swope will assume responsibilities starting January 29, 2025. As the Director of Triba more PR