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OU offers new graduate program

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NORMAN, Oklahoma (PRNewswire) — The University of Oklahoma has launched OU Online, a central division that will deliver the university’s online graduate degree programs, expanding OU’s ability to reach students in Oklahoma and beyond. Designed for adult learners seeking career advancement, OU Online’s programs offer graduate degrees in a variety of professional fields. Of the…

Libraries push opening to July 6th

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As the COVID-19 numbers increase throughout Tulsa County, Tulsa City/County Library is cognizant that the virus is still present, according to a library spokesman.  Based on data from local health organizations, TCCL will be pushing back its express service reopening from June 22 to July 6. The library’s curbside service for holds pickup, as well…

State colleges to raise tuition

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The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education approved increases for tuition and mandatory fees for in-state undergraduate students  an average of 1.3% statewide for the 2020-21 academic year. On average, a full-time Oklahoma college student will pay $79.97 more for tuition and mandatory fees in 2020-21. “Our public higher education institutions operate in an extremely…

Liberalized liquor laws

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OKLAHOMA CITY –  Senate Bill 1928 and House Bill 1349 expand alcohol-related rules to allow curbside sales, delivery and options at retail establishments. The Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement (ABLE) Commission recently provided emergency rules on June 5 that expand on SB 1928 to further clarify curbside and delivery hours, delivery area and other details. …

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Trump makes re-election case

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With thousands of supporters in attendance and millions watching on TV and social media, President Donald Trump restarted the public rallies of his 2020 re-election campaign here in Tulsa. Trump dubbed the rally part of “The Great American Comeback Campaign.” He reviewed the successes of his first administration, warned of the socialism of Joe Biden…

Changes highlight the June 30 vote due to the coronavirus

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Voting in the June 30 primary election in Tulsa will not be usual for Tulsans due to coronarvirus. “Because of the COVID pandemic, many of our usual polling places will not be available on election day,” said Tulsa County Election Board Secretary Gwen Freeman. “We ask that you look for any mail from the Tulsa…

Michael Baker has been selected as Tulsa’s new fire chief

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Michael Baker, former Chief of Emergency Medical Services for the Tulsa Fire Department, was chosen Monday as Tulsa’s 12th Fire Chief. He will take his post effective Tuesday, June 16. “Out of several exceptional public servants who put forth their names to serve as Tulsa’s next Fire Chief, I have decided Michael Baker is the…

TASM gets NASA astronaut trainer

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The Tulsa Air and Space Museum is getting a Space Shuttle Crew Compartment Trainer from NASA. The full-size Space Shuttle Crew Compartment Trainer was used to train astronauts during the Shuttle Program.  The Shuttle Trainer is a high-fidelity life-size replica of the Shuttle nose, cockpit and crew compartment of a shuttle, and will be added…

Nominations taken for OBA awards

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The Oklahoma Bar Association is accepting nominations for its annual awards presentations. Nominations must be received by 5 p.m. July 1. Awards will be presented to recipients at the OBA Annual Meeting November 4-6 at the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Oklahoma City. Awards are open to lawyers and nonlawyers who have positively impacted the legal…

Changes for Animal Welfare Dept.

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In February, Tulsa accepted bids for management for the city’s animal shelter. A panel was established to examine the proposals. The three bidders were the  Tulsa Animal Welfare (TAW) team – Brandywine Valley SPCA and Humane Society of Tulsa. The city picked TAW. “We are very pleased that the employees were able to elect representatives…