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State Tipoffs Involving Oklahoma Newsletter for 2024-12-19 ( 10 items )  
Class of 1963 Distinguished Lectureship (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 18 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine Continuing Education office hosted its annual Fall Conference on Nov. 14-15 at the Roger J. Panciera Education Center. The Fall Conference is held each year for veterinarians and veterinary technicians to earn the continuing education credits required to renew their licenses. This year, on the conference's final day, there were 622 registrants. Ea more PR

Higher Education Chancellor Presents Plan to Meet Workforce Needs During Tour at OU Health Sciences (10)
NORMAN, Oklahoma, Dec. 19 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: Increasing degree completion to strengthen Oklahoma's workforce pipeline in education, health care and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields continues to be the state system of higher education's top priority. That was the message delivered by Chancellor Sean Burrage as he presented the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education's 2025 legislative agenda and FY26 budget request to an a more PR

MAE students continue making strides in turbine research through Aerospace Propulsion Outreach Program (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 18 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The Aerospace Propulsion Outreach Program allows college seniors to present their design work on turbine engines during a conference at the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio. The Air Force Research Laboratory and the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center provide mentors for students through APOP. It serves as an outreach program for engineers about to enter the workforce. Part more PR

Okla. A.G. Drummond: Statewide Seminars on Transparency Law Strengthen Oklahomans' Knowledge (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Dec. 19 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: Nearly 750 Oklahomans attended one of five Open Meetings and Open Records seminars across the state this fall. Presented by the Office of Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond and the Oklahoma Press Association (OPA), the educational series brought essential knowledge about government transparency to Lawton, Woodward, Tulsa, McAlester and Oklahoma City. Deput more PR

Okla. Gov. Stitt Signs Executive Order Requiring State Employees to Return to Office (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Dec. 19 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news on Dec. 18, 2024: Governor Kevin Stitt issued Executive Order 2024-29, directing state agencies to return full-time employees to in-office work environments by February 1, 2025. This decision reflects the administration's commitment to ensuring efficient government operations and accountability to taxpayers as the COVID-19 pandemic no longer necessitates remote work accommodations. "COVID altered the wa more PR

Oklahoma State University names interim director for the Boone Pickens Legacy Experience (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 18 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University has appointed Terry Tush as interim director of the newly completed Boone Pickens Legacy Experience, a 10,000-square-foot installation in the West End Zone complex at Boone Pickens Stadium. Terry Tush The Legacy Experience serves as a tribute to T. Boone Pickens and his transformative impact on American business and OSU, featuring interactive exhibits and memorabilia that chronicle more PR

OSU Agriculture faculty and staff receive convocation awards (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 18 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Faculty and staff from the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture and OSU Extension were honored at the 2024 University Awards Convocation on Dec. 12. OSU Provost Jeanette Mendez and Vice Provost Chris Francisco acknowledged the accomplishments of faculty, staff and administrators across the university. Supervisors and colleagues nominated award winners in 22 different categories. "I'm so  more PR

OSU-Tulsa works with Tulsa Fire Department on drone first responders (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 18 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Flames spread through the inside of a building, the heat melting metal, burning through wood, creating an unsafe environment for anyone to walk through. Yet firefighters have been going into those collapsing buildings for decades, putting their lives on the line to save others. But what if there was a way to save people without also risking firefighters' lives? Oklahoma State University-Tulsa recently assist more PR

OSU-Tulsa Works With Tulsa Fire Department on Drone First Responders (10)
TULSA, Oklahoma, Dec. 19 -- Oklahoma State University-Tulsa issued the following news: Flames spread through the inside of a building, the heat melting metal, burning through wood, creating an unsafe environment for anyone to walk through. Yet firefighters have been going into those collapsing buildings for decades, putting their lives on the line to save others. But what if there was a way to save people without also risking firefighters' lives? Oklahoma State University-Tulsa recently assis more PR

Riata Center announces 2025 Business Plan Competition finalists (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 18 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The Riata Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship kicked off Oklahoma State University's 2024-25 winter break with exciting news for student entrepreneurs. The center announced Tuesday the finalists in the annual Riata Business Plan Competition. These students will present their ventures in an elevator-pitch format Jan. 24 to a live audience, receive expert feedback and have the opportunity to win thousand more PR