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Dwight Adams, director, talks to friends and associates during the opening of the Forensic Science Institute at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond. PHOTO BY DAVID MCDANIEL, THE OKLAHOMAN
Forensic Science Institute’s opening celebrated at UCO
EDMOND — The unique dome at the entrance of the University of Central Oklahoma campus stood high in the blue Edmond skies Thursday as people inside celebrated the opening of the Forensic Science Institute.
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Oklahoma teams engineer high-tech athletes
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Chris Graff and his classmates from Edmond North High School didn’t think they would have a chance at the Oklahoma Regional FIRST Robotics Competition. This was their first year competing,...
College plans trends course for freshmen
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HAYS, Kan. — Encouraging students to develop a global vision with eyes on future trends is implied in Fort Hays State University’s "forward thinking, world ready” mission. A...
Texas Tech offers medical school incentive
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LUBBOCK, Texas — Texas Tech University’s medical school will soon become the first in the United States to offer aspiring family doctors a three-year degree at half the cost of a...
Renowned scientist to visit Texas A&M;
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World-renowned physicist Stephen Hawking will visit Texas A&M University on April 5, university officials said this week. He will deliver a rare public lecture at Rudder Auditorium, titled...
Wisconsin college says new font will save money
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GREEN BAY, Wis. — A Wisconsin college has found a new way to cut costs with e-mail: changing the font. The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has switched the default font on its e-mail system...
OU law dean fulfills dream
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NORMAN — Joe Harroz said he is excited to become the next dean of the University of Oklahoma’s College of Law, even if it means succeeding a dean so successful and popular that the...
Oklahoma Briefs
Fri, Mar 26, 2010
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TULSA Inmate wins new trial A federal appeals court has affirmed a lower court ruling that granted a new trial to an Oklahoma death row inmate. The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said Thursday...
Casady School ex-headmaster is remembered
Fri, Mar 26, 2010
Thirty years have passed since Robert Woolsey retired from Casady School, but school officials still talk about his legacy when they bring in new hires. "He held us to a high standard of...
National Briefs
Fri, Mar 26, 2010
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In the region Master gardeners cautioned against helping grow pot FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Colorado State University employees certified as "master gardeners” are being warned by...
Norman events, activities continue through Tuesday
Fri, Mar 26, 2010
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NORMAN — Students at Norman North High School are celebrating the 10th anniversary of SPUD Week by helping two Norman families. Student organizers have set a fundraising goal of $60,000....
Midwest City Arbor Week poster contest winners named
Fri, Mar 26, 2010
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MIDWEST CITY — Kyler Monroe, a fourth-grader at Eastside Elementary School, is the winner of an Arbor Week poster contest sponsored by the city of Midwest City. Kyler won $150 for his...
Oologah-Talala outbreak ends; boy loses limbs
Fri, Mar 26, 2010
OOLOGAH — It appears the Oologah-Talala meningococcal disease outbreak has ended, but state health officials said they will continue to actively monitor the situation through Wednesday....
Grandfield schools to go to 4-day week
Fri, Mar 26, 2010
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GRANDFIELD, Okla. (AP) — The Grandfield school board has voted to go to a four-day school week for the remainder of the school year to save money. The southwestern Oklahoma school has had...
Historic accuracy prompts curriculum changes in Oklahoma
Fri, Mar 26, 2010
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The state Board of Education approved changes to the state’s history curriculum Thursday after concerns were raised about the "historic accuracy” of the drafted additions....
Forensic Science Institute’s opening celebrated at UCO
Fri, Mar 26, 2010
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EDMOND — The unique dome at the entrance of the University of Central Oklahoma campus stood high in the blue Edmond skies Thursday as people inside celebrated the opening of the Forensic...
OU regents to seek bond OK
Fri, Mar 26, 2010
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Construction Regents on Thursday took the first step toward the issuance of $48 million in bonds for constructing a fourth office building on the Norman research campus and for roads and...
OU obtains native artwork
Fri, Mar 26, 2010
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NORMAN — The University of Oklahoma has received more than 3,700 pieces from the nation’s largest private collection of American Indian art. OU President David Boren announced the James...
Oologah-Talala student with meningococcal disease undergoes amputation surgery
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
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Six-year-old Jeremiah Mitchell, one of seven Oologah-Talala school children who contracted meningococcal disease earlier this month, underwent surgery to amputate his arms and legs Wednesday, his...
Oklahoma Capitol Briefs: Panel passes PE mandate
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
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Panel passes PE mandate The House Common Education Committee approved a measure Wednesday that would require public schools to provide a curriculum for physical education classes that would...
Program keeps kids’ ‘tummies happy’
Wed, Mar 24, 2010
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"Demand always outpaces the supply.” If Dawn Burroughs were talking about a business, her quote might indicate a thriving venture. Instead she’s a Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma...