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OU launches national security initiative, names Stamey director
The university will organize its defense research around six mission areas, including radar, autonomous systems, advanced manufacturing, and workforce training.
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LOFT finds gaps in Oklahoma child care subsidy safeguards
Oklahoma’s program is unlikely to experience large-scale coordinated fraud, but a legislative review identified weaknesses in attendance tracking, eligibility verification, unpaid copayments, and the state’s response when fraud occurs.
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Gillespie appointed to Oklahoma Early Childhood Task Force
The two-year initiative will examine how Oklahoma can better coordinate 19 early childhood programs spread across six state agencies.
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Wes Crawford found the hard-working way in
After 82 job applications and a rain-soaked trip to an interview, Crawford earned an opportunity at AAON and turned it into a leadership role.
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Stitt creates council to advise Oklahoma on federal beef-import policy
The council will recommend steps to protect cattle producers and strengthen an industry that includes 4.65 million cattle and calves statewide.
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SBA, Energy Department launch investment initiative for critical energy technologies
The SBIC-E Initiative will direct private capital toward nuclear power, grid equipment, critical minerals, traditional energy, and domestic supply chains.
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Kent Lashley selected to lead Oklahoma’s regional university system
The longtime higher education administrator will oversee a system of six universities serving more than 40,000 students.
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The call to launch: How Maurice Compton built Ready 3
Maurice Compton and state Sen. Adam Pugh turned a connection at the University of Oklahoma into a growing, veteran-led company supporting military customers across the United States and abroad.
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Free summit will connect Oklahoma employers with workforce training partners
The Employer Microcredential Summit will focus on skills-based hiring, customized training, employee development, and stronger talent pipelines.
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Metro-rural divide drives Republicans’ statewide advantage in Oklahoma
Democrats hold a one-point edge across Oklahoma’s two largest metro areas, while Republicans lead by 43 points throughout the rest of the state.