LAWTON, Oklahoma, March 16 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: Cameron University's George D. Keathley Department of Military Science presented awards and scholarships to members of the Comanche Battalion, Cameron's Army ROTC Unit, during a recent ceremony. The Comanche Battalion annually recognizes cadets for meritorious performance in the areas of military science, academics, physical fitness, personal achievement and leadership. Awards are sponsored by the Department of more PR

TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, March 16 -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following statement on March 15, 2024, by Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr.: * * * Osiyo, Recently, Cherokee Nation First Lady January Hoskin and I attended the annual chili cook-off and advocacy day by the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA). We were happy to be at this event at the Oklahoma State Capitol, not only to enjoy the chili, but to support the important mission of  more PR

LAWTON, Oklahoma, March 16 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: Want to get ahead in the business world? Interested in pursuing a graduate degree in business but unsure what degree is right for you? Cameron University's upcoming CU in Business can help. The virtual and in-person presentation will feature information about two CU degree plans: the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and the Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (MSOL). CU in Business will take pl more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, March 16 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: Many people who were hospitalized with COVID-19 when the virus arrived in spring 2020 experienced a high rate of gastrointestinal problems and psychological trauma more than a year later, according to a recently published study led in Oklahoma by the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. The research highlights the powerful relationship between the intestines and the brain, as well as a co more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 16 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Brandon McGill became the first OSU public safety student to graduate from the Broken Arrow Police Academy when he walked the stage last night in Broken Arrow. "I feel honored and privileged to be the first," McGill said. "I'm looking forward to this amazing opportunity and being part of a great community in Broken Arrow. I'm forever grateful to OSU for helping me achieve this opportunity, and I'm truly bles more PR

ALVA, Oklahoma, March 16 -- Northwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: Northwestern Oklahoma State University's Department of Social Work is thrilled to announce a partnership with Haruv USA to provide an exclusive training opportunity in Woodward. "Exploring the Intersection between Infant Mental Health and Clinical Maltreatment" will be presented on Monday, April 22, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Woodward Convention Center located at 3401 Centennial Lane. "We are ex more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, March 16 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on March 15, 2024: Attorney General Gentner Drummond has filed a lawsuit against a sham cancer charity for deceiving generous donors who offered financial support to women battling cancer. In a complaint filed Monday in federal court, a 10-state coalition has joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alleging that the Cancer Recovery Foundation International, also known as Women's  more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, March 15 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on March 14, 2024: In the aftermath of recent tragedies in Oklahoma involving incidents of high school bullying, Attorney General Gentner Drummond praised state senators today for approving legislation aimed at preventing severe bullying that can spur a young person's suicide. Authored by state Sen. Paul Rosino and state Rep. Steve Bashore, Senate Bill 1100 passed the Senate today  more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, March 16 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release: Attorney General Gentner Drummond is leading a group of 24 state attorneys general and one state legislature in challenging the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) new methane emissions rule. The coalition has filed a petition in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to block the rule. "The Biden Administration's methane emissions rule is a bl more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, March 16 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release on March 15, 2024: In the midst of a late-night floor session yesterday, the Oklahoma Senate's much-anticipated budget resolution was filed and is now publicly available (http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20INT/SRES/SR31%20int.PDF). The resolution will be up for a floor vote on Monday, March 18 during the Senate's afternoon session that begins at 1:30 p.m. Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, March 16 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release on March 15, 2024: Sen. Jessica Garvin, R-Duncan, on Thursday passed a trio of bills to improve pension benefits for retired police officers, firefighters and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. It's rare for a senator to pass three major pension reforms during a single legislative session, let alone to pass them off the Senate floor in a single day. Officials from local law enforcement and firefighters'  more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, March 16 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release: Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, the Oklahoma Senate approved Senate Resolution 29 this week, observing Oklahoma's historic ties to the Emerald Isle, and celebrating the upcoming 100th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the United States and Ireland. Sen. Mary Boren, D-Norman, is one of the co-chairs of the bipartisan, bicameral Oklahoma American Irish State Legislators Caucus, formed in 20 more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 16 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: OSU's Native Earth | Native Sky is offering resources for Oklahoma educators and students ahead of its solar eclipse watch party on April 8. The event will last for the duration of the eclipse, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. At 1:27 p.m., the eclipse will reach maximum coverage and cover 93% of the sun. NENS program coordinator Kena Hawkins said the watch party will allow students to experience the near-total solar more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, March 16 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: The next generation of student leadership has been selected for WKU Student Publications. Cecilia Alali and Ragan Harrington will serve as 2024-25 co-executive editors of the Talisman, a life and culture magazine and website. Alali, a rising senior public relations major from Oklahoma City, is the current web writing editor for Talisman. She is also a magazine writer and a former web writer for the pub more PR