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A degree, sooner
Oklahoma approved four bachelor’s programs requiring fewer credits. Rep. Ryan Eaves explains why he pushed for the change—and what he wants to see next.
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Tech leaders call for Oklahoma to invest in research and retain talent
A new Oklahoma Technology Alliance report highlights the need to turn university discoveries into businesses and prepare workers for an economy shaped by AI.
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Prosperity Summit to explore how Oklahoma turns innovation into economic growth
The Oct. 22 Oklahoma Prosperity Summit will connect university research, emerging industries, and regional workforce development in a conversation about the state’s innovation economy.
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OU lands $6 million to test critical mineral recovery from oil and gas wells
The three-year Shale 2.0 project could put Oklahoma’s existing energy infrastructure to work supplying materials for technology, manufacturing, and defense.
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Hamm commits record $150 million to OU health research, workforce
The investment includes $50 million for diabetes research and $100 million to educate health professionals, recruit researchers, and expand OU’s medical research infrastructure.
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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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Stuart Family Foundation gives $2M to support Stephenson Cancer Center expansion in Tulsa
The gift will support OU Health’s expansion of comprehensive cancer care in northeastern Oklahoma.
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Senate confirms Hilliary to OU Board of Regents
Dustin Hilliary was confirmed Tuesday after lawmakers previously used his nomination hearing to discuss higher education, research and Oklahoma’s tech-transfer strategy.
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OU regents pick Hilliary clears Rules as Senate eyes R&D, tech transfer
Hilliary’s nomination moved out of Senate Rules as Sen. Kristen Thompson tied OU’s AAU ambitions to economic growth and the state’s broader push to convert research into jobs.