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Leadership program’s end will rob Oklahoma women of critical resources, entry point into politics
The University of Oklahoma’s recent decision to shutter a longstanding program intended to encourage, empower, and educate female Oklahoma college students to pursue civic and political service careers has deeply unsettled me. I am upset by the abrupt end to this invaluable program, both as a 2007 alumna of the National Education for Women’s Leadership […] The post Leadership program’s end will rob Oklahoma women of critical resources, entry point into politics appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Gov. Stitt's DEI executive order has destroyed a vital OU leadership program for women
The University of Oklahoma’s recent decision to shutter a longstanding program intended to encourage, empower and educate female Oklahoma college students to pursue civic and political service careers has deeply unsettled me. I am upset by the abrupt end to this invaluable program, both as a 2007 alumna of the National Education for...
Public invited to view OU's 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. "This immersive experience offers a rare opportunity to witness the uncovering of ancient history," according to...
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.
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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