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Black Women Superintendents Lead 2 Largest Oklahoma School Districts
This is the first time both Black women educators are superintendents, marking a historic shift for Oklahoma school districts. In a groundbreaking development for Oklahoma’s education landscape, Black women educators now serve as superintendents of the state’s two largest school districts. Jamie Polk, an Iowa native with 25...
State senator says she intends to take Walters, education officials to court
OKLAHOMA CITY — A state senator says she intends to take the state’s top school board, the state superintendent and the Oklahoma State Department of Education to court after she was denied entry to a closed-door meeting last week. Sen. Mary Boren, D-Norman, said she’s deciding whether to pursue legal action through the Attorney General’s […] The post State senator says she intends to take Walters, education officials to court appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
University of Oklahoma, Sooner fans celebrate move from Big 12 to SEC
NORMAN, Okla. — The University of Oklahoma is now officially a member of the Southeastern Conference. The move from the Big 12 to the SEC went into effect when the calendar turned to July 1, and it's been a day many OU fans have been waiting for. The university...
OU College of Pharmacy Names New Dean
The University of Oklahoma announced today the appointment of Melissa Medina, Ed.D., as dean of the OU College of Pharmacy, pending approval from the OU Board of Regents. Medina will begin the new role on June 16. Medina, who has been serving as interim dean of the College of Pharmacy...
Oklahoma University Enters SEC with a Locker Room Renovation
The Oklahoma University Sooners can look forward to more than just a new conference this season, the men’s basketball team will also prepare to play in style as they enjoy an updated locker room space. Recently showcased on social media, the new men’s basketball locker room now features a...
Emmit’s Brigade Launches to Support Mount St. Mary’s NIL Efforts
EMMITSBURG, Md. (July 2, 2024) – Emmit's Brigade, a Name, Image, and Likeness Collective (NIL), has been launched to support Mount St. Mary's University's student-athlete population. Memberships and FAQs for Emmit's Brigade are listed on the platform's website. Emmit's Brigade leverages the cumulative power of alumni, fans, and local...
UCO to improve female athletics equality after court-approved Title IX settlement
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — A federal court approved a class action settlement on Monday that requires the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) to provide female student-athletes with equal treatment and opportunities. The settlement also requires the university to hire an outside expert to conduct a review of its intercollegiate...
UCO’s Interactive Crime Scene House
Forensic Science Institute (FSI) are called to a crime scene, it won’t be their first. Yes, their experience may be with manufactured bullet holes and bloodstains, but the knowledge is very real thanks to the interactive crime scene house now in use on Edmond’s campus. The 1,600 square...
Emory Otto Receives 2023 Broadway Green Alliance College Captain Award
The Broadway Green Alliance (BGA) has announced Emory Otto is the 2023 recipient of its annual College Green Captain Award. The award recognizes students who make an effort to prioritize sustainability in college theatre. Otto, a student at the University of Oklahoma, launched sustainable projects across various theatrical productions, created...
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