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Closure of Oklahoma women’s leadership program causes outcry over anti-DEI action
OKLAHOMA CITY — The closure of a popular women’s leadership program has caused uproar among female officials at the state Capitol and across Oklahoma, who say the governor’s executive order against diversity, equity and inclusion is striking down initiatives meant to improve representation. The University of Oklahoma announced last week the National Education for Women’s […] The post Closure of Oklahoma women’s leadership program causes outcry over anti-DEI action appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Public invited to view excavation of the Spiro Mounds this month
SPIRO, Okla — Starting May 13, the Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center invites the public to observe on-site excavations performed by the University of Oklahoma (OU) and the Oklahoma Archeological Survey (OAS) this month. "It's just so rare," Director of the Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center Anna Vincent said. "It's not...
OU women’s leadership program eliminated in response to Stitt executive order
Several female elected officials in Oklahoma are speaking out – after the University of Oklahoma eliminated a women’s leadership program in response to an executive order from Governor Stitt that targeted DEI programs.
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