STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 16 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University Provost Jeanette Mendez and Vice Provost Dr. Chris Francisco recognized faculty, staff and administrators for their achievements in 2024 at the University Awards Convocation on Dec. 13 in the Student Union Ballroom. Recipients who were recognized were nominated by supervisors and colleagues. "This annual celebration recognizes and commemorates the outstanding achievements of so man more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 16 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The College of Education and Human Sciences was well represented during Oklahoma State University's 2024 University Awards Convocation on Dec. 12 in the Student Union Ballroom. A total of 19 faculty and staff members received honors during the campuswide celebration. Provost Jeanette Mendez and Vice Provost Dr. Chris Francisco awarded the faculty, staff and administrators, nominated by supervisors and colleag more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 16 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: First impressions matter, and Oklahoma State University Facilities Management ensures that the campus leaves a lasting impact on every visitor. When prospective students visit OSU, they often admire the well-maintained gardens and plant beds. They anticipate a similar level of quality when they see the campus buildings. The First Impressions program at OSU ensures that these high-traffic areas are well-kept, more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 16 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Area high school students soared into the world of aerospace engineering at a STEM event hosted at the FISTA Innovation Park. Supported by a McMahon Foundation grant, the event was aimed at introducing students from Lawton, Elgin and Cache to STEM fields in innovative and engaging ways. The event, organized by the Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education, showcased the rich history of aerosp more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Dec. 17 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news on Dec. 16, 2024: After reports of suspicious activity involving Unmanned Aircraft Systems ("UAS") also known as drones across the country and in Oklahoma, Governor Kevin Stitt has taken action to safeguard Oklahomans and our state's critical infrastructure. Governor Stitt has directed Tim Tipton, Commissioner of Public Safety and Homeland Security Advisor, to immediately procure mobile counter-UAS dete more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Dec. 17 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news on Dec. 16, 2024: Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt visited Japan on an energy and manufacturing focused trade mission. There, he met with multiple business leaders in the critical mineral and manufacturing industries, spoke with top Japanese business leaders, and met with the U.S. Ambassador to Japan, Rahm Emmanuel. "Oklahoma is the most business friendly state in the nation, and companies from all over th more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 16 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: On Dec. 5, graduating Oklahoma State University Army ROTC cadets received their assignments during the Cowboy Battalion Branch Ceremony on the OSU-Stillwater campus. All of this fall's cadets who competed for active duty received their first branch choice, said Lt. Col. Kyle Ferguson something no other Oklahoma university achieved. "These future leaders have earned their branch solely on merit," said Ferguso more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 16 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: In his 34 years at Oklahoma State University, Dennis Martin, OSU Extension specialist for turfgrass, has served as the bridge between turfgrass scientists and the turfgrass industry. "Some people think of the university as THE giant county Extension office," Martin said. "In some ways, it is, and in some ways, it isn't. As specialists, we like to spend our time on specialty issues that require a higher level  more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, Dec. 17 -- Public Service Company of Oklahoma, a unit of American Electric Power, issued the following news release: The Blackwell Youth Center (BYS) in Blackwell, Oklahoma is receiving a $10,000 American Electric Power Foundation grant to help the non-profit continue its mission of providing a safe haven for local children to grow and learn. The AEP Foundation made this grant at the recommendation of Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO), a Tulsa-based electric provider. T more PR