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Cherokee Nation graduates eight Cherokee speakers from language program
The Cherokee Nation’s Cherokee Language Master/Apprentice Program graduated eight students Thursday, Aug. 22, during a special commencement ceremony at the Durbin Feeling Language Center. L-R: CLMAP graduate Stand Paden, CLMAP graduate Jaice Bush, CLMAP graduate Darrell McCoy, Special Envoy for International Affairs and Language Preservation Joe Byrd, CLMAP graduate Erlinda Soap, Deputy Secretary of State Canaan Duncan, Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., CLMAP graduate Kendra Mouse, District 2 Councilor Candessa Tehee, CLMAP Program Manager Ryan Mackey, District 3 Councilor Lisa Robison Hall, CLMAP graduate Jarren Fourkiller, Council Speaker Mike Shambaugh, CLMAP graduate Joe Fourkiller, Executive Director of Language Howard Paden, CLMAP graduate Jesse Gray and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner. COURTESY.
Second White Coat Ceremony Celebrates Growing OSU Nursing Program
Oklahoma State University’s nursing program celebrated the start of a new academic year on Friday, Aug. 16, with its second White Coat Ceremony, which recognized 85 students beginning the professional nursing program, the largest cohort yet for the growing department. “This official White Coat Ceremony is used to symbolize...
Brent Venables liked what he saw from the Oklahoma Defense vs. Temple
The Oklahoma Sooners took their first step to creating an identity in their 51-3 win over the Temple Owls in week one. It looked like a Sooners team of old, with a defense that forced a ton of turnovers and created a ton of pressure on Temple quarterback Forrest Brock.
NCAA nixes Oklahoma State's helmet QR code for NIL money
The NCAA blocked a plan from Oklahoma State to put a QR code on the back of its helmets that would allow fans to make a direct donation to the team's NIL fund, according to Eli Lederman of ESPN.Oklahoma State first introduced the plan less than two weeks ago and was going to place a 1.5-square-inch decal on the back of its helmets that would allow fans watching from home to scan them and make a donation to the fund. It was a fascinating idea and another sign of how much of a factor money is for major college sports programs....
On this day in Oklahoma history: Author, poet, playwright and screenwriter Lynn Riggs born near Claremore
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - On this day in 1899, author, poet, playwright and screenwriter Lynn Riggs was born near Claremore. According to the Oklahoma Historical Society, Riggs’ play “Green Grow the Lilacs” became the basis for the musical “Oklahoma!”. The musical had over 2,200 performances in...
'He runs through trash': OU football's Taylor Tatum scores in first game, capitalizes on fourth quarter opportunity
As Taylor Tatum hit the ground at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, the impact symbolized the start of his new reality. The sting of the tackle was fleeting, but the magnitude of the moment stayed with Tatum long after he walked off the field on Friday. “The stadium feels...
Newcomer Introduction: Oklahoma State OL Isaia Glass
As if Oklahoma State’s offensive line didn’t already have enough experience. Offensive lineman Isaiah Glass transferred this past offseason to OSU from Arizona, where he had spent the past three years as an Arizona native. Glass immediately saw the field at Arizona State as a three-star prospect out of Queen Creek High School. He then started every game as a sophomore in 2022. An injury hampered Glass’ 2023 campaign, though, ultimately redshirting after playing and starting in only three games.
Runners enjoy new Riverside bridge on Labor Day weekend
TULSA, Okla. — In 2020, the old Pedestrian Bridge on Riverside was closed. Now, a new bridge stands on Riverside. Many people say the old bridge was part of their daily walks and runs. "We used to do training runs here for the Tulsa run 30 years ago, and...
SDSU fans in Oklahoma for Jack’s opening game
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — SDSU fans arrived in Stillwater Oklahoma to watch the Jacks face off with Oklahoma State Saturday. The kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. About 50 fans were accompanied by several KELOLAND staff on the FANfare bus.
Commemorating Success Hospital Group Celebrates Five Successful Years
INTEGRIS Health Community Hospitals recently celebrated the fifth anniversary of its facilities with The End of Summer Bash. The model for each facility was built around bringing health care closer to patients in the communities that they live, said Chris McAuliffe, CEO. INTEGRIS Health Community Hospitals strives for shorter wait...
OU Nursing Students Join Hospitals in Norman, Duncan
Students at the University of Oklahoma have continued to answer the call to fill the statewide nurse shortage. The Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing is Oklahoma’s largest nursing program. It spans five sites: the University of Oklahoma’s Tulsa Schusterman Center; Lawton, housed on the Cameron University campus; Oklahoma City’s Health Sciences; and two sites that hold the special designation of being embedded within two regional hospitals – Duncan Regional Hospital and Norman Regional Health System.
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