STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 12 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Of the 21 students named 2023-24 Outstanding Seniors by the Oklahoma State University Alumni Association, eight are from the College of Arts and Sciences. The Outstanding Seniors award was given to students who have shown excellence through academic achievement; campus and community involvement; academic, athletic or extracurricular honors or awards; scholarships; and work ethic during their time at OSU. T  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, March 12 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following column on March 11, 2024: * * * Generally Speaking - March 2024 Every year in mid-March, we recognize a week to celebrate the importance of open government and access to public information. Sunshine Week, which this year runs from March 10 to 16, promotes open meetings and open records - topics that have long been near and dear to me. Since taking office last year, openness in government has   more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, March 12 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on March 11, 2024: Attorney General Gentner Drummond has become the first ever attorney general to receive the Sunshine Award from Freedom of Information (FOI) Oklahoma. The prestigious honor is awarded each year to a public official for showing a commitment to open meetings and open records. The award comes during Sunshine Week, which runs from March 10 to 16 this year and promote  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, March 12 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following statement on March 11, 2024, by State Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City: * * * Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today commended his Senate colleagues after they voted to pass Senate Bill 1330 off the Senate floor (http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=SB1330&Session=2400). Senate Bill 1330 establishes the Oklahoma City National Memorial Education Revolving Fund. The legislation ai  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, March 12 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release on March 11, 2024: Senate Bill 1252, introduced by Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, has successfully passed a vote of the full Senate on Thursday. The bill aims to transfer all properties currently held for Hugo Lake Park to the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department by January 1, 2025. Additionally, the bill specifies that the Department shall not be held responsible for any claims arising under   more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, March 12 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release on March 11, 2024: The Oklahoma Senate on Monday passed Senate Bill 1403 (http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=SB1403&Session=2400) from Sen. Chuck Hall, R-Perry, to increase funding for county roads and highways. SB 1403 proposes eliminating an existing cap on motor vehicle tax collections that limits the amount of funding counties receive for road maintenance and improvement. The cap w  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, March 12 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release: The Oklahoma Senate on Monday passed a bill from Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, that would earmark $125 million for much-needed water and wastewater infrastructure projects in localities across the state. Senate Bill 1331 directs the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to establish a program to provide loans to municipalities and rural water districts seeking matching funds for water or wastewater impro  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, March 12 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release: Sen. Kevin Matthews, D-Tulsa, has won Senate passage for his bill taking the next step in creating Oklahoma's Civil Rights Trail. Senate Bill 1356, co-authored by Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, provides $1.5 million for the revolving fund, which will ultimately include federal dollars as well as gifts and donations for development of the trail. Legislation creating the framework was approved in t  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 12 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Dr. Charles Abramson, Oklahoma State University Department of Psychology Regents Professor, was published in American Scientist magazine's January-February issue for "A Hidden Life of Research," an article highlighting the life and accomplishments of African American comparative psychologist Charles Henry Turner. "Throughout his career, Dr. Abramson has devoted significant work to highlight the accomplishmen  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 12 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The Oklahoma State University-Stillwater campus invites Native American students, educators and families participating in science, technology, engineering and mathematics education to several events in April. The American Indian in Science and Engineering Society Region 4 Conference will be on April 5-6; the National American Indian Science and Engineering Fair on April 6; and First Nations Day on April 4.   more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 12 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: In February 2021, a round of sub-zero temperatures crippled the 60-year-old greenhouse facility at the OSU Agronomy Research Station, nearly destroying OSU's internationally-acclaimed wheat breeding program. Faculty, staff and student workers at the OSU Agronomy Farm worked around the clock to salvage what they could of the young and vulnerable wheat plants that froze in the site's main greenhouse. Some of t  more

CHICKASHA, Oklahoma, March 12 -- The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma issued the following news: How often do you think about the Roman Empire? According to the recent TikTok trend, men think about it quite often, sometimes daily. Women, on the other hand, don't think about the Roman Empire often at all. On Thursday, March 14 at 5:30 p.m. the University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma will present Dr. Daniel Gargola, author and renowned history professor at the University of Kentucky.   more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 12 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Three successful business executives will be sharing their stories with Oklahoma State University students during the Spears School of Business's CEO Day from 3-4:30 p.m., April 2, at the Student Union Theater. OSU students are encouraged to attend free of charge. This year's forum will feature Bob Sherrer, retired president and chairman of the board for Tom James clothier; Lindsey Patterson Smith, philanthr  more