TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, March 9 -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news on March 8, 2024: The Cherokee Nation is accepting applications for the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer program, which helps families buy nutritious foods during the summer months. Summer EBT is offered through Cherokee Nation Public Health's Women, Infant and Children program. Services are available for eligible students within the Cherokee Nation Reservation and par  more

NOWATA, Oklahoma, March 9 -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news: The Cherokee Nation has taken a significant step to enhance community safety and embrace sustainable practices with the completion of a solar-powered lighting project in Nowata. Funded with $55,000 from the Cherokee Nation's American Rescue Plan Act infrastructure dollars, the initiative marks the tribe's first foray into solar-powered lighting solutions. In response to co  more

LAWTON, Oklahoma, March 9 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: Educational professionals interested in pursuing a graduate degree are invited to CU in Graduate School, a virtual information session scheduled for Monday, March 25, at 5 p.m. To register and receive a secure link, go to: www.cameron.edu/cu-grad. During the virtual event, faculty members from CU's graduate degree programs in education will provide information on the Master of Education in Reading degree, Master  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, March 5 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following statement by State Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma: * * * Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today released the following statement after Senate Bill 1479 passed off the Senate floor 45-0. The legislation strengthens the state's sextortion laws by upping the prison term of individuals disseminating images of people in a sexual act without consent up to 10 years. "This type of harassment and bull  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, March 9 -- The Oklahoma City government issued the following news release: Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) is proud to partner with the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program to make OKC more accessible for travelers. Not all disabilities are visible - some are not immediately obvious, such as autism, anxiety, epilepsy, long covid, lupus and more. The Airport's new program is for passengers who are living with a hidden disability and can request a branded lanyard to inf  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 9 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The OSU/A&M Board of Regents has approved the appointment of Dr. Hanchen Huang as dean, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, and the holder of the Donald and Cathey Humphreys Endowed Chair of the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology. Huang's selection followed an extensive nationwide search that commenced in the fall, and he is expected to assume his duties as dean in early April  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, March 9 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: When families receive counseling after a substance use disorder has wreaked havoc on parents and children alike, the desire for healing is often hampered by looming legal issues. To address both needs, the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine received a grant to launch an innovative medical-legal partnership. Embedded within the college's Child Study Center, whose clinics provide developmental and   more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, March 9 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: Li Song, Ph.D., a mechanical engineering professor at the University of Oklahoma, has received a $1.18 million grant from the Department of Defense to design a system for simultaneous heating and cooling demands at military installations, with the goal of enhancing efficiency and reliability. The grant, which takes place over three years, is part of the DOD's Environmental Security Technology Certificati  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, March 9 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: The University of Oklahoma College of Law ranks 12th in the nation in preparing students for the real world of law practice published in National Jurist's spring 2024 issue of prelaw magazine. This accomplishment adds to an already distinguished record from nationally recognized rankings. "As the legal industry rapidly evolves, proficiency in legal technology is no longer optional but a fundamental requi  more

EDMOND, Oklahoma, March 9 -- The University of Central Oklahoma issued the following news release on March 8, 2024: John Herrington, Ph.D., the first Native American in space, was awarded the University of Central Oklahoma's first-ever honorary doctoral degree, March 8. UCO President Todd G. Lamb presented Herrington with the award at Oklahoma Research Day as part of the opening ceremony for his extraordinary contributions to space exploration and his efforts to engage Native American interest  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, March 9 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: Snakes and lizards, collectively known as Squamata, have long fascinated scientists and nature enthusiasts alike. These remarkable creatures represent a staggering third of terrestrial vertebrates and have evolved an array of spectacular adaptations in locomotion, feeding, and sensory processing. Yet until now, the underlying drivers of their remarkable diversity have remained shrouded in mystery  more