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Oklahoma State System of Higher Education Chancellor Glen D. Johnson was recently selected for the Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges Hall of Fame. He was recognized during the OACC’s annual conference luncheon, held Oct. 28 at Rose State College.
Read moreThe Oklahoma Department of Commerce (Commerce) was recently awarded a $1 million grant through the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA). The purpose of the grant is to provide support and funding to Oklahoma communities to increase economic development opportunities throughout the state, particularly in rural communities. The application for the grant will become available on Dec. 1, 2021, and remain open until Jan. 7, 2022.
Read moreSen. Jessica Garvin, R-Duncan, was chosen Tuesday to represent Oklahoma as a state director by the nonpartisan Women in Government (WIG) all-legislator board of directors.
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Several Seminole State College students recently attended the production of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” at the Oklahoma City Civic Center. The Student Support Services (SSS) and STEM Student Support Services (STEM SSS) Projects sponsored the event. The purpose of the trip was for participants of the programs to have an opportunity to experience a performing arts event that is not typically accessible to them and to enjoy an enriching cultural performance. Students were also treated to dinner at Charleston’s in Bricktown and a brief stroll down the OKC Riverwalk.
Read moreSenator James Lankford (R-OK) Wednesday opposed the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021, (also known as S.4). Lankford has been outspoken that Democrats’ attempt to federalize our elections comes with significant negative consequences for our nation’s free and fair elections. The procedural vote to move forward to debate the bill failed by a vote of 50-49.
Read moreOU Health, Oklahoma’s comprehensive academic healthcare system, has been designated as a NORD Rare Disease Center of Excellence, joining an innovative national network of 31 medical centers dedicated to expanding access and advancing care and research for patients diagnosed with rare diseases.
Read moreNot only is safe and clean water a luxury for some rural residents, but small municipalities also struggle to provide a viable water utility service.
Read moreThe Oklahoma Legislative Black Caucus held a press conference at the Oklahoma State Capitol on Wednesday to discuss the Julius Jones case, and to call for Gov. Kevin Stitt to follow the recommendations of the Oklahoma State Pardon and Parole Board.
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