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Five outstanding Seminole State College students were recently honored for the month of February. Each academic division selected one student to recognize based on work ethic, academic standing and campus involvement. The students were awarded a certificate from the Academic Affairs Office, a gift certificate to use at the Student Union Grill and a special parking pass allowing them access to park in any spot on campus for a month. February’s students of the month are (pictured left to right): Mohamad Al Ali of Wewoka – STEM, Elizabeth Thomlinson of Shawnee – Social Sciences, Reyna Alvarado of Shawnee – Language Arts and Humanities, Anna Beth Fehrle of Mustang – Business and Education and Alexa Newton of Seminole – Health Sciences. —Courtesy Photo
Read moreCome celebrate the beginning of spring a little differently this year. On Sunday, March 20, there will be a series of guided Vernal Equinox Walks at Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center where visitors can learn from an archaeologist about the spring equinox. There will be walks at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., led by archaeologist and manager Dennis Peterson.
Read moreU.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) Thursdy announced that Dan Hillenbrand will serve as his acting Chief of Staff, effective immediately. Hillenbrand has served in various roles in Inhofe’s office beginning in 2013 as a Legislative Correspondent, continuing on as a Legislative Assistant, Policy Advisor and most recently as Legislative Director where he has served since 2020.
Read moreTo keep punishment decisions for the most heinous crimes out of the hands of political appointees and with courts and juries, where they belong, Rep. John Pfeiffer, R-Orlando, advanced legislation Wednesday restricting the Pardon and Parole Board from exceeding its jurisdiction on death penalty and life without parole cases.
Read morePeople know when they see the emblem of the American Red Cross, a measure of safety and comfort has returned during perhaps the worst time in their life. But the hope that comes with the Red Cross isn’t reserved for huge disasters. Every day, that symbol appears in communities across Kansas and Oklahoma as staff and volunteers collect blood, respond to home fires, and teach children and adults safety and preparedness skills.
Read moreOKLAHOMA CITY – Care Providers Oklahoma today released the following statement in response to new proposals from President Joe Biden that would mandate greater levels of staffing and increase fines and penalties on nursing homes that fail to meet these staffing levels:
Read moreSTILLWATER, OK – Whether it’s setting conservation and management goals or striving to meet those you already have for your Oklahoma operation, there’s a great chance that the staff of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) can help. One proven way to do so is through the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP).
Read moreUniversity of Oklahoma Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture dean Hans E. Butzer, Mabrey Presidential Professor and A. Blaine Imel, Jr. Professor, has been elevated to the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) College of Fellows. Only 3 percent of AIA members have been awarded this distinction. Butzer is the only architect from the AIA Central Oklahoma chapter to be elevated in 2022.
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