LAWTON, Oklahoma, Feb. 21 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: In an effort to assist alternative certified teachers in Oklahoma to achieve standard certification, the Cameron University Department of Education is offering "The Differentiated Instruction: A Pathway through the PPAT." The virtual workshop, set for Tuesday, February 20, at 4 p.m., is designed to support alternative teachers in understanding differentiated instruction and how it aligns to the requirements withi  more

LAWTON, Oklahoma, Feb. 21 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: In conjunction with Cameron University's current academic festival, "Care and Health: A Generational Approach," the Department of Psychology will present "Evidence Based Practices for Managing Compassion Fatigue." The virtual workshop is open to licensed mental health professionals, who are eligible to earn three hours of continuing education credits. The event takes place on Friday, March 1, from 1 to 4 p.m. via  more

TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, Feb. 20 -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news: Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. announced the tribe is seeking changes to the federal Major Crimes Act, affording Cherokee citizens of Freedmen descent equal rights in the federal justice system. The Major Crimes Act is the federal law that governs criminal jurisdiction of tribal citizens on tribal reservations. But the law, passed in 1885, has been int  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 21 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2024: On Monday, Senate Bill 1959, authored by Sen. Jerry Alvord, R-Wilson, was approved overwhelmingly by the Business and Commerce Committee with a bipartisan 12-1 vote. The bill seeks to restrict online access to pornography for those underage. "I am pleased that the Business and Commerce Committee recognized the importance of this bill," Alvord said. "Passage of this bill into law wi  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 20 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release: Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, has introduced Senate Bill 1252 aimed at changing the management and operation of Hugo Lake Park. The proposed legislation seeks to transfer all properties currently held for Hugo Lake Park to the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department by January 1, 2025. This move is designed to make Hugo Lake an official state park and streamline management responsibilities to imp  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 21 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release: Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, has introduced Senate Bill 1712, a bill aimed at guiding the transition of electric utilities from coal-fired electric generation facilities to advanced nuclear reactors. SB 1712 mandates that any electric utility opting to retire a coal-fired electric generation facility must provide written notification to the Corporation Commission. Additionally, they must inform th  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 21 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release: Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, has introduced Senate Bill 1535, a bill aimed at expanding the scope and impact of the Oklahoma Low Carbon Energy Initiative. This proposed legislation seeks to modify the duties and membership of the Oklahoma Low Carbon Energy Initiative and the Oklahoma Low Carbon Energy Initiative Board. SB 1535 introduces significant changes to the structure and objectives of the O  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 20 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release: Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, has introduced Senate Bill 1412, a measure aimed at bolstering tourism initiatives in the state. This bill would allocate sales tax revenue to support the vital work of the Oklahoma Route 66 Commission and enhance tourism promotion and capital improvement efforts statewide. SB 1412 seeks to allocate the first $6.6 million of sales tax revenue to the Oklahoma Route 66 C  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 20 -- The Oklahoma Democratic Party issued the following news release: What we learned from the special election race in House District 39, a district cut decidedly Republican, is that our candidates carry winning messages. Support for local public schools and opposition to Superintendent Ryan Walters played major roles in this race. "I am incredibly proud of the work of Regan Raff, her team, and the countless volunteers who made this such a close race. Tuesday's   more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 20 (TNSres) -- Oklahoma State University's Spears School of Business issued the following news: * * * Spears researcher investigates the psychological toll of wildfire smoke; highlighting substantial cross-border spillover effects. * * * According to a new study, wildfire smoke in Southeast Asia significantly affects people's moods, especially when the fires occur in neighboring countries. Dr. Rui Du, an assistant professor of economics at the Spears School of Bus  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 21 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: National Public Radio has named KOSU Executive Director Rachel Hubbard to its board of directors to serve as a member director. Hubbard's current term, which began on Feb. 12, will end in November 2026. "The media industry continues to be disrupted. NPR and public media are in an amazing position to take advantage of an opportunity and be the best version of what our network was designed to be," Hubbard sa  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 20 (TNSres) -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * Spears researcher investigates the psychological toll of wildfire smoke; highlighting substantial cross-border spillover effects. * * * According to a new study, wildfire smoke in Southeast Asia significantly affects people's moods, especially when the fires occur in neighboring countries. Dr. Rui Du, an assistant professor of economics at the Spears School of Business, teamed with colleague  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Feb. 21 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: The University of Oklahoma Polytechnic Institute has made the first of several faculty hires. These faculty members add expertise in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and software development and integration in preparation for the OU Polytechnic Institute's first classes, which will begin in August 2024. The OU Polytechnic Institute will serve as a workforce solution for Tulsa and northeastern Okla  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 21 -- The Oklahoma Democratic Party issued the following news release: Oklahoma continues to make heartbreaking history. This time, the rhetoric coming from state leadership has contributed to the death of a student. For the last five (5) years, the state legislature has presented more and more discriminatory bills aimed at children. These bills range from depriving children of the representation that comprehensive history would provide to denying children of thei  more

EDMOND, Oklahoma, Feb. 20 -- The University of Central Oklahoma issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2024: The University of Central Oklahoma was designated a Purple Heart University by the Military Order of the Purple Heart Monday, Feb. 19, in a ceremony held on UCO's campus. Central was awarded this honor for its longstanding commitment to serving military-connected faculty, staff and students, specifically those who were wounded in combat. "It is an extreme honor for the Universit  more