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U.S. adds 162,000 jobs as unemployment holds at 4.1%
August hiring outpaced the average monthly gain over the previous year, with growth in restaurants, local government education, and manufacturing.
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State Regents approve four reduced-credit bachelor’s degrees
New programs at OU, OSU, and Rogers State University will require between 90 and 103 credit hours, compared with the traditional minimum of 120.
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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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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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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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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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Ceremonial signing marks new pathway to CPA licensure in Oklahoma
House Bill 4317 adds a new route to certification as Oklahoma works to address a shortage of accounting professionals.
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OLI institute prepares educators to lead literacy improvement in Oklahoma schools
Five days of intensive training gave Oklahoma educators new tools to strengthen reading instruction, coach their colleagues, and lead literacy improvement in their schools.
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State Chamber literacy forum launches pilot, focuses on long-term implementation
Education leaders, lawmakers, and national experts examined how Oklahoma can turn recent reading reforms into lasting classroom change.
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Hapco breaks ground on new Oklahoma City manufacturing facility
The 270,000-square-foot plant will expand the company’s domestic production of aluminum poles.
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State Chamber Research Foundation launches Oklahoma Literacy Initiative
Ten school districts will participate in the privately funded pilot focused on strengthening early reading instruction.