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The University of Oklahoma Board of Regents met Nov. 30 to approve enhancements to employee benefits, new academic appointments, degree program modifications, the formation of a search committee and other items.
Read moreThe Department of the Interior Monday announced the conclusion of the Land Buy-Back Program for Tribal Nations, a decadelong effort to consolidate and return land to Tribal ownership. Over the course of the program, nearly 3 million acres in 15 states were consolidated and restored to Tribal trust ownership and $1.69 billion was paid to more than 123,000 interested individuals. Appropriated funding for the Buy-Back Program ended in November 2022, pursuant to the Settlement and Claims Resolution Act of 2010.
Read moreGoogle awarded $65,000 in grants to StitchCrew to support programs aimed at building a more inclusive economy in Oklahoma through entrepreneurship. StitchCrew is an Oklahoma- based accelerator that develops public-private partnerships to connect traditionally overlooked entrepreneurs with the capital, network and resources they need to build and scale companies across the region.
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Norma Gillespie has been collecting used and sometimes new cards that are donated, as well as creating her own cards. She then takes these cards to area nursing homes to be distributed to the residents. Norma wants everyone that has donated cards to know that she greatly appreciates their help. Norma also challenges schools, organizations, and civic groups to join her in remembering these shut-ins during the holidays.
Read moreCandidate filing for municipal posts and board of education seats across Seminole County gets underway this Monday, Dec. 4.
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An event for high school girls interested in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) career opportunities will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at Seminole State College. The Young Enterprising Women Mentoring Forum will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Haney Center at SSC.
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American Legion Post 204 is flying a special flag the month of December in honor of a fallen Marine who spent nearly three decades in the service.
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