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Aetna Medicaid and NACHC team up to improve outcomes in hypertension management (10)
WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island, Feb. 9 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- CVS Health posted the following news release:
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Aetna Medicaid and NACHC team up to improve outcomes in hypertension management
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HARTFORD, CT, Feb. 9, 2026 - Aetna Medicaid, a CVS Health(r) company (NYSE: CVS ), and the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) today announced a new collaboration to improve blood pressure control rates in selected Aetna Medicaid member communities.
According to the Ame more PR
AU & Allies Applaud Oklahoma Charter School Board for Rejecting Ben Gamla Religious Public School (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Americans United for Separation of Church and State issued the following news on Feb. 9, 2026:
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AU & allies applaud Oklahoma charter school board for rejecting Ben Gamla religious public school
A coalition of civil rights organizations today applauded the Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board for rejecting Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School's application to form the nation's first religious public charter school, which would have been a flagrant violation of Oklahom more PR
Cole, Davids Introduce Legislation to Investigate History of Indian Boarding Schools (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release:
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Cole, Davids Introduce Legislation to Investigate History of Indian Boarding Schools
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Washington, D.C. - Co-Chairs of the Congressional Native American Caucus, Congressman Tom Cole (R-OK-04) and Congresswoman Sharice Davids (D-KS-03), reintroduced H.R. 7325, (link is external) the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 202 more PR
CU music program plans scholarship auditions (10)
LAWTON, Oklahoma, Feb. 9 -- Cameron University issued the following news release:
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CU music program plans scholarship auditions
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Cameron University's music program invites high school seniors, current CU students and transfer students to audition for music scholarships. Auditions will take place on Saturday, Feb. 28, in the Music Building, located on the east side of campus. Auditions are open to non-music majors as well as music majors.
Vocalists, instrumentalists, pianists and stri more PR
Five Spears Business students selected as OSU Outstanding Seniors (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 9 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news:
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Five Spears Business students selected as OSU Outstanding Seniors
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Media Contact: Stephen Howard | Director of Marketing & Communications | 405.744.4363 | stephen.howard@okstate.edu
Five Spears School of Business students have been selected as Oklahoma State University Outstanding Seniors for the 2025-26 academic year by the OSU Alumni Association.
The OSU Outstanding Seniors award recognizes seni more PR
Governor Stitt Comments on Expand Energy Announcements (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 9 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news:
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Governor Stitt Comments on Expand Energy Announcements
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OKLAHOMA CITY (February 9, 2026) - Governor Kevin Stitt today issued the following statement recognizing longtime Oklahoma-based company Expand Energy (previously known as Chesapeake Energy) for its continued investment in Oklahoma. This comes after Expand announced changes in leadership and plans to relocate its headquarters to Houston, T more PR
HPU Welcomes More Than 5,000 to Campus for Spring Family Weekend (10)
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Feb. 9 -- High Point University issued the following news release:
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HPU Welcomes More Than 5,000 to Campus for Spring Family Weekend
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High Point University and the city of High Point bustled with students and their families during HPU's Spring Family Weekend from Feb. 6-8. HPU welcomed more than 5,000 people to campus. Pictured are HPU families as they enjoyed hearing a University Update from President Nido Qubein in the Hayworth Fine Arts Center.
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ICAN & USAO - 45 Years of Advocacy and History (10)
CHICKASHA, Oklahoma, Feb. 10 -- The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma posted the following news:
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ICAN & USAO - 45 years of Advocacy and History
The Intervention Crisis and Advocacy Network (ICAN) is celebrating 45 years of service this year, marking a journey that began with a grassroots effort by students at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma.
Founded in November 1980, ICAN was born from the initiative of a courageous group of young women at USAO. These students i more PR
Imanoli Writers Conference encourages aspiring and seasoned writers alike (10)
ADA, Oklahoma, Feb. 9 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release:
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Imanoli Writers Conference encourages aspiring and seasoned writers alike
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Chickasaw citizen Meg Gardiner, author of 17 novels and keynote speaker for this year's Imanoli Writers Conference, stressed persistence as a key step to getting published.
More than 70 aspiring and seasoned writers listened to Gardiner and other speakers as a way of honing their ski more PR
NASNTI REACHE Continues Transformative Support for ECU Students and Campus (10)
ADA, Oklahoma, Feb. 10 -- East Central University issued the following news:
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NASNTI REACHE continues transformative support for ECU students and campus
By Cody Baggerly
The NASNTI REACHE Program at East Central University continues to provide crucial support to the university, its students, staff, faculty and the surrounding community.
ECU is distinguished as a Native American-Serving Nontribal Institution (NASNTI). The U.S. Department of Education awards grant funding to NASNTI-desig more PR
Never walk alone using AYA Walk app (10)
ADA, Oklahoma, Feb. 9 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release:
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Never walk alone using AYA Walk app
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Fitness trainers will tell you motivation is one of the hardest hurdles to overcome in a workout regime. To provide inspiration and get people walking, the Chickasaw Nation developed the AYA Walk application. As users reach walking milestones, 15 virtual Chickasaw walking partners drawn from both history and fiction share more PR
Oklahoma and New York to Implement S2S Services (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 9 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators posted the following news:
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Oklahoma and New York to Implement S2S Services
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Oklahoma will begin using State-to-State (S2S) Verification Service and S2S Driver History Record (DHR) functionality, and New York will onboard to S2S Driver History Record starting Monday, February 16, 2026. Tasks related to onboarding Oklahoma and New York will be conducted du more PR
OMRF seeks Teen Leaders for 2026-27 school year (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 9 -- The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation posted the following news:
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OMRF seeks Teen Leaders for 2026-27 school year
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The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation is seeking applicants for its 2026-27 Teen Leaders class. Applications are due March 1.
OMRF's Teen Leaders program provides group activities, panel discussions with foundation scientists, and tours of the foundation's labs. Now in its 14th year, the program is open to high school students ent more PR
OSU Global announces strategic reorganization to strengthen international engagement and student support (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 9 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news:
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OSU Global announces strategic reorganization to strengthen international engagement and student support
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Media Contact: Hailey Rose Viars | Communications Specialist | 405-744-5496 | hviars@okstate.edu
OSU Global is implementing a strategic reorganization to align with the evolving global higher education landscape while continuing to advance Oklahoma State University's mission of global engagement more PR
OSU-OKC cardiovascular sonography program adds cutting-edge imaging technology (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 9 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news:
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OSU-OKC cardiovascular sonography program adds cutting-edge imaging technology
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New equipment in Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City's cardiovascular sonography program will train students to use cutting-edge technology from today's hospitals.
OSU-OKC is expanding its cardiovascular sonography program with new, state-of-the-art equipment designed to give students hands-on experience.
The progr more PR
OSU-OKC Cardiovascular Sonography Program Adds Cutting-edge Imaging Technology (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 10 -- Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City issued the following news:
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OSU-OKC cardiovascular sonography program adds cutting-edge imaging technology
New equipment in Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City's cardiovascular sonography program will train students to use cutting-edge technology from today's hospitals.
OSU-OKC is expanding its cardiovascular sonography program with new, state-of-the-art equipment designed to give students hands-on experienc more PR
OU's Academic Excellence and Global Perspective Recognized by Fulbright Program (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 10 -- The University of Oklahoma Health campus issued the following news:
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OU's Academic Excellence and Global Perspective Recognized by Fulbright Program
The University of Oklahoma has been recognized by the Fulbright Program for its academic excellence and impactful contributions to international education and research, with its Health Campus earning the university recognition as a "Top Producer" of Fulbright U.S. Scholars. The OU Health Campus tied for th more PR
OU-Industry Collaboration Harnesses AI to Accelerate Antibody Drug Production (10)
NORMAN, Oklahoma, Feb. 9 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news:
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OU-Industry Collaboration Harnesses AI to Accelerate Antibody Drug Production
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NORMAN, Okla. - As instigators of immunity, monoclonal antibodies are marvels of modern medicine, lab-made proteins that can treat cancers, autoimmune diseases, and many other conditions. With the market for these therapies forecast to double by 2030, it might seem that the only thing they can't do is grow fast enough.
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RELEASE: Senator Mullin to Host LIVE Telephone Town Hall Tonight at 7pm ET (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release:
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RELEASE: Senator Mullin to Host LIVE Telephone Town Hall Tonight at 7pm ET
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) will host his next live telephone town hall event for all Oklahomans tonight, Monday, February 9th at 6pm CT /7pm ET. During the call, Senator Mullin will provide a quick legislative update before opening the phones to take questions from constituents.
These live more PR
Riata Center announces 2026 Cowboy100 honorees (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 9 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news:
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Riata Center announces 2026 Cowboy100 honorees
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Media Contact: Stephen Howard | Director of Marketing & Communications | 405.744.4363 | stephen.howard@okstate.edu
The Riata Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, in conjunction with the Oklahoma State University Foundation, is set to host the fifth Cowboy100 Honoree Gala on March 28 at the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center.
The Cowboy100 celebr more PR
Stillwater celebrates a 40-year partnership with its sister city, Kameoka, Japan (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 9 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news:
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Stillwater celebrates a 40-year partnership with its sister city, Kameoka, Japan
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Media Contact: Jeff Hopper | Communications and Media Relations Manager | 405-744-5827 | jeff.hopper@okstate.edu
Despite the over 6,000 miles separating Kameoka, Japan, and Stillwater, Oklahoma, the partnership between the college towns has stayed strong for more than 40 years.
The long-lasting relationship began in more PR
TIME magazine ranks UTulsa among World's Top Universities for 2026 (10)
TULSA, Oklahoma, Feb. 9 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news:
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TIME magazine ranks UTulsa among World's Top Universities for 2026
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The University of Tulsa has been named one of the World's Top Universities for 2026 by TIME Magazine. UTulsa was highlighted for its low student-faculty ratio, financial resources and student and alumni contributions to society.
The framework of these inaugural rankings retains traditional higher education assessments while integrating mod more PR
Virginia Tech: Drone Maker's Flights Over People Accelerated by Virginia Tech Experts (10)
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 9 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Drone maker's flights over people accelerated by Virginia Tech experts
Researchers recently helped Skydio, the leading U.S. drone manufacturer, demonstrate compliance to the Federal Aviation Administration's rules for safe flights over people and vehicles.
By Travis Williams
Operators using a drone from the leading manufacturer in the U.S. can now conduct missions over people and vehicles much easier and with ev more PR
When Demand Peaks; USACE Powers (10)
TULSA, Oklahoma, Feb. 10 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Tulsa District issued the following news:
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When demand peaks; USACE powers
Story by Brannen Parrish
When temperatures were at their lowest in Oklahoma, Texas and Kansas, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District hydroelectric dams generated enough electricity to supply nearly 600,000 users each day from Jan. 24-26.
Combined, Tulsa District's eight powerhouses generated 20.46 Gigawatt hours of electricity or 20,460,000 kilo more PR
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