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News Tipoffs - Oklahoma Editors Newsletter for 2026-09-23 ( 30 items )  
Acclaimed organist to open chamber music series (10)
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Sept. 22 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Acclaimed organist to open chamber music series * The South Dakota State University School of Performing Arts opens its 2026-27 University Chamber Music Series with a recital by acclaimed organist Andrew Schaeffer at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, in Founders Recital Hall at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center. Thanks to the generosity of local donors, the entire series is free and open to the public, continuing the school's commitment to acc more PR

Ala. A.G. Marshall, Co-signers Issue Letter to Secretary of State Rubio on National Security Vulnerabilities in Foreign GLP1, Peptide Supply Chains (10)
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 23 (TNSletter) -- Alabama Attorney General Steve T. Marshall issued the following letter with co-signers to Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the national security vulnerabilities in foreign GLP1 and peptide supply chains: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 17, 2026 Secretary of State Marco Rubio 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear Secretary Rubio: We, the Attorneys General of Alabama and 19 other States, would first like to acknowledge the important work the National Security C more PR

Attorney General James Encourages New Yorkers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices (10)
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 22 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Encourages New Yorkers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * September 22, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan group of 47 other attorneys general in urging eligible consumers to submit claims for compensation from generic drug manufacturers that illegally colluded to raise prices. The U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut recentl more PR

Attorney General Mike Hilgers Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 22 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mike Hilgers Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * Lincoln - Attorney General Hilger is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here. This month, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut granted preliminary approval of a plan, filed by Nebraska and a coalition of 47 other  more PR

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, BIPARTISAN COALITION URGE CONSUMERS TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR INFLATED GENERIC DRUG PRICES (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 22 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, BIPARTISAN COALITION URGE CONSUMERS TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR INFLATED GENERIC DRUG PRICES * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 47 attorneys general, is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases, and to submit a claim for compensation. Raoul and the coalition filed to seek preliminary approval to distribute settle more PR

Attorney General Rayfield Secures Patient Relief Over Inflated Drug Prices (10)
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 22 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Secures Patient Relief Over Inflated Drug Prices * As Oregon families deal with skyrocketing costs for everyday necessities like prescription drugs, Attorney General Dan Rayfield is urging Oregonians to check if they're owed money(Opens in a new tab/window) from pharmaceutical corporations who were caught secretly conspiring to drive up prices to pad their profits. For years, Oregon and a coalition of 47 other  more PR

Attorney General Tong Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices (10)
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 22 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * Press Releases Attorney General Tong, along with the Attorneys General of 47 other states and territories, announce preliminary approval of their plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of generic drugs. (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General  more PR

Baylor Jumps to No. 3 in U.S. News Rankings for Learning Communities, Remains Top 10 for First-Year Experiences (10)
WACO, Texas, Sept. 23 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Baylor Jumps to No. 3 in U.S. News Rankings for Learning Communities, Remains Top 10 for First-Year Experiences Baylor bolsters its standing as a Top 50 private university, Top 100 national university By Lori Fogleman, Media & Public Relations September 22, 2026 Baylor University's Learning Communities and First-Year Experiences remain firmly among the nation's Top 10 in the latest U.S. News & World Report 2027 Best Colleges rankings. With Baylor's Learning Commun more PR

Chickasaw Princess Pageant to take place Sept. 28 (10)
ADA, Oklahoma, Sept. 22 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * Chickasaw Princess Pageant to take place Sept. 28 * Three talented young ladies will be crowned Chickasaw royalty during the 2026-2027 Chickasaw Princess Pageant 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28. The event is set to take place at the Ataloa Theatre in the Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts Center on the East Central University campus, Ada, Oklahoma. Chickasaw Princesses are ambassadors for the Chickasaw Nation and have th more PR

Chris Presson Named Syracuse University Deputy Athletic Director and Chief Commercial Officer (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 23 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Chris Presson Named Syracuse University Deputy Athletic Director and Chief Commercial Officer Presson is a proven builder with nearly three decades of leadership experience across the NBA, NBA G League, CFL, professional hockey, arena football and the broader sports and entertainment industry. He will lead a new era of commercial growth in Athletics. Sept. 22, 2026 Syracuse University Director of Athletics Bryan B. Blair today announced the hiring of Chri more PR

College of Engineering and Computer Science advances in 2027 U.S. News rankings (10)
TULSA, Oklahoma, Sept. 22 -- The University of Tulsa College of Engineering and Computer Science posted the following news: * * * College of Engineering and Computer Science advances in 2027 U.S. News rankings * The University of Tulsa's College of Engineering & Computer Science earned improved marks in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report undergraduate rankings, with gains across several categories and continued recognition for program excellence. "We're seeing the results of sustained investment in our students, faculty and academics," said more PR

Collins College of Business jumps 26 spots in 2027 U.S. News rankings (10)
TULSA, Oklahoma, Sept. 22 -- The University of Tulsa Collins College of Business posted the following news: * * * Collins College of Business jumps 26 spots in 2027 U.S. News rankings * The University of Tulsa's Collins College of Business advanced an impressive 26 spots in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, moving into the Top 200 undergraduate business programs. Released Tuesday, the rankings are based on peer assessments from academic leaders across the country and measure institutional reputation and program quality. The im more PR

Collins College of Business jumps 26 spots in 2027 U.S. News rankings (10)
TULSA, Oklahoma, Sept. 22 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * Collins College of Business jumps 26 spots in 2027 U.S. News rankings * The University of Tulsa's Collins College of Business advanced an impressive 26 spots in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, moving into the Top 200 undergraduate business programs. Released Tuesday, the rankings are based on peer assessments from academic leaders across the country and measure institutional reputation and program quality. The improvement reflects growing r more PR

Expo Showcases Innovative Energy Technologies That Support Warfighters (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Expo Showcases Innovative Energy Technologies That Support Warfighters * The Pentagon today showcased more than 100 exhibits during the Energy Sentry - Pentagon: DoW's Energy Innovation Expo. The War Department's six technology focus areas were multidomain mobility enhancements; contingency basing and installation energy resilience; battery energy, storage, power generation and distribution; nuclear energy; energy command, control and cybersecurity; and un more PR

FUEL THE ADVENTURE: PHORM ENERGY AND SITKA GEAR JOIN FORCES FOR EXCLUSIVE CAMO CAN AND BACKCOUNTRY EXPERIENCE (10)
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 22 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release: * * * FUEL THE ADVENTURE: PHORM ENERGY AND SITKA GEAR JOIN FORCES FOR EXCLUSIVE CAMO CAN AND BACKCOUNTRY EXPERIENCE * #The Limited-Edition Orange Flavor Features Zero Sugar and a Custom OPTIFADE Marsh Pattern Just in Time for Hunting Season Key Facts: * Phorm Energy and SITKA Gear are uniting to combine high-performance fueling with technical outdoor gear for a limited-edition camo wrapped Orange flavor. *  more PR

Game Changer: Harold Hamm Commits Largest Gift in OU History to Lift Health of Oklahoma, Name Health Campus (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 23 -- The University of Oklahoma Health campus issued the following news: * * * A Game Changer: Harold Hamm commits largest gift in OU history to lift health of Oklahoma, name Health Campus September 22, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY - The University of Oklahoma today announced an historic $150 million gift from Harold Hamm, the largest single gift in university history, to lift the health of Oklahoma by advancing health education, research and discovery, strengthening the state's health care workforce and accelerating t more PR

Native American Media Alliance helps movie buff polish his scriptwriting skills (10)
ADA, Oklahoma, Sept. 22 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * Native American Media Alliance helps movie buff polish his scriptwriting skills * Shaeffer Holt has been a film buff for almost as long as he can remember. He and his mom, from whom he said he traces his Chickasaw heritage, used to satisfy their cinematic guilty pleasure by tuning in to Turner Classic Movies in their Harrah, Oklahoma, home where he was raised. "I grew up falling in love with those old mov more PR

OBU Ranks Highest Among Oklahoma Institutions in 2027 U.S. News Best Regional Colleges in the West (10)
SHAWNEE, Oklahoma, Sept. 23 -- Oklahoma Baptist University issued the following news: * * * September 22, 2026 OBU Ranks Highest Among Oklahoma Institutions in 2027 U.S. News Best Regional Colleges in the West Oklahoma Baptist University achieved standout marks in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings and led Oklahoma institutions across multiple categories within the Regional Colleges (West) classification. OBU has been ranked on the list of Best Regional Colleges in the West for 35 consecutive years and has been ranked more PR

OMRF receives $1.9 million to study cause of infertility, congenital disorders (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 22 -- The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation posted the following news: * * * OMRF receives $1.9 million to study cause of infertility, congenital disorders * Through studies funded by a new four-year federal grant, an Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientist hopes to better understand the cause of errors that lead to miscarriages and genetic conditions like Down syndrome. The National Institutes of Health awarded a $1.9 million grant to Roberto Pezza, Ph.D., whose lab studies meiosis, a special type  more PR

Retired NASA astronaut John Herrington to visit Montana State on Sept. 28 (10)
BOZEMAN, Montana, Sept. 22 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Retired NASA astronaut John Herrington to visit Montana State on Sept. 28 * BOZEMAN -Retired NASA astronaut John Herrington will speak at Montana State University on Monday, Sept. 28, as part of a national tour with Astronauts For America. The nonprofit, founded by more than 100 former NASA astronauts, aims to engage young adults as active participants in democracy. Herrington's presentation, followed by a Q&A session, will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. in  more PR

Rose State College Hosts U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for Building Wealth Through Saving and Investing Event (10)
MIDWEST CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 22 -- Rose State College issued the following news: * * * Rose State College Hosts U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for Building Wealth Through Saving and Investing Event September 22, 2026 Rose State College students gained practical tools to build a stronger financial future during a pair of guest lectures by assistant director Tom Manganello from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Sept. 16. Tom Manganello, assistant director in the SEC's Office of Investor Education and Assistance,  more PR

Samford University Hosts Annual Conference for Consortium of Global Education (10)
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Sept. 21 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Samford University Hosts Annual Conference for Consortium of Global Education * Samford University hosted the Consortium for Global Education's (CGE) annual meeting Sept. 16-18, bringing together members from around the world for a time of inspiration and encouragement in their Christian mission. CGE is a global nonprofit dedicated to connecting administrators, faculty and students to make an impact on global education through learning, service and more PR

SBA: FAST Awards Will Expand Access to America's Seed Fund and Help Small Businesses Turn Ideas Into Commercial Capability (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release: * * * FAST Awards Will Expand Access to America's Seed Fund and Help Small Businesses Turn Ideas into Commercial Capability September 22, 2026 WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it awarded more than $8 million in grants to 50 organizations through the Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program. The FAST Program provides small businesses and startups with specialized training, mentoring, and  more PR

SSC Invites Area Businesses to Participate in Service Fair (10)
SEMINOLE, Oklahoma, Sept. 22 -- Seminole State College posted the following news: * * * SSC Invites Area Businesses to Participate in Service Fair * Seminole State College will host an Area Service Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, in Tanner Hall, giving students and employees an opportunity to learn more about businesses, organizations and services available throughout the area. Local businesses and organizations are invited to participate, and there is still time to reserve a space for the event. There is no charge to parti more PR

Study shows how abortion bans shape physicians' clinical decisions (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 22 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release: * * * Study shows how abortion bans shape physicians' clinical decisions * A new study by a collaborative group of researchers shows how near-total abortion bans can reshape how physicians make clinical decisions, sometimes delaying or limiting care for pregnant patients facing serious medical complications. The study draws on interviews with 32 physicians practicing in Alabama, Idaho, Oklahoma, and Ten more PR

SWOSU Ecology Students Conduct Field Research at Konza Prairie Biological Station (10)
WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma, Sept. 22 -- Southwestern Oklahoma State University posted the following news release: * * * SWOSU Ecology Students Conduct Field Research at Konza Prairie Biological Station * Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) students spent Sept. 11-13 conducting field research at Konza Prairie Biological Station in Kansas. As part of their Ecology coursework, they studied how bison wallows affect invertebrate communities and the environmental conditions around them. The project will continue at SWOSU as students analyze more PR

Turning up the heat: Katie Perkins and the art of pyrography (10)
ADA, Oklahoma, Sept. 22 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * Turning up the heat: Katie Perkins and the art of pyrography * Katie Perkins started playing with fire when she was 15 years old. Her art instructor at the Chickasaw Summer Arts Academy (CSAA) introduced the students to woodburning, and Perkins was instantly drawn to it like a proverbial moth to a flame. "My friends were like, 'This is really hard,' and I was like, 'It's really hard, but it's really satisf more PR

UNLV Arts Degree Designed for Leaders and Entrepreneurs (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 22 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * UNLV Arts Degree Designed for Leaders and Entrepreneurs * From sporting events and music festivals to entertainment companies and nonprofit arts organizations, the Las Vegas economy relies on professionals who can combine artistic vision with organizational leadership. These professionals manage productions, market events, coordinate artists, and build businesses behind the scenes. To prepare students for these opportunities, UNLV laun more PR

USDA Projects Tighter Global Cotton Supplies and Higher Prices in 2026-27 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service issued 'Cotton and Wool Outlook: September 2026,' by Leslie Meyer and Taylor Dew. Approved by USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board and released Sept. 15, 2026, the report projects lower global cotton production, higher mill use, falling stocks and rising cotton prices for the 2026-27 marketing year. It also includes a special analysis finding that U.S. hemp fiber output has expanded rapidly from a small base since domestic regulatory restrictions more PR

WA consumers urged to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices (10)
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 22 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA consumers urged to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices * Attorney General Nick Brown is urging Washington consumers and businesses to check their eligibility for compensation under a recent settlement for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here. Following litigation by Washington and a coalition of 47 other states and territories, the U.S. District Court for the Distri more PR