Oklahoma City

OU Health Sciences researchers test revolutionary imaging technique for pancreatic cancer

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Researchers at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences have embarked on a revolutionary new research study that could improve the detection of a deadly disease — pancreatic cancer — and give patients a chance to live longer, healthier lives. The research focuses on an innovative combination of imaging

Express Employment International $27,000 grant boosts Greater OKC Chamber nonprofits

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

The Greater OKC Chamber recently received a $27,000 grant from Express Employment International, enabling a select group of nonprofits to elevate their Chamber membership to the Board of Advisors level for one year. This marks the third consecutive year that the Chamber has been a beneficiary of this grant, presenting the nonprofits valuable opportunities

Navigating the new normal at Will Rogers World Airport: Arrive early

Friday, January 5, 2024

Gone are the days when you could breeze through Will Rogers World Airport (WRWA) just an hour before your flight. As Oklahoma City continues to grow, both in population and as a tourist destination, the airport experience is evolving. So, you better adapt if you don’t want to miss the boat – or plane in this case. You can read this entire

Oklahoma soars to the ninth spot in the 2023 best states for manufacturing

Thursday, January 4, 2024

In the world of manufacturing, location is everything. It's not just about where a factory stands, but about how a location supports the intricate web of operations, supply chains and market access that are essential to a manufacturing business. Oklahoma has demonstrated remarkable growth and potential in this sector. According to Site Selection Group,

MAPS 4 multipurpose stadium could be headed to Bricktown

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

OKC Energy Football Club (FC) Ownership is in the process of acquiring an undeveloped property south of Bricktown and east of the Oklahoma City Convention Center. As part of this venture, the ownership group intends to donate 7.2 acres of the acquired land to the City for the construction of the Multipurpose Stadium. To facilitate the proposed project, the

Breaking Barriers: OKCPS Foundation's pipeline programs yield new generation of leaders

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

The Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation is celebrating the first 10 graduates of the Aspiring Administrators Pipeline Program and the two newest graduates of the Bilingual & Diversity Teacher Pipeline Program. These programs, spearheaded by the OKCPS Foundation in collaboration with district leaders and local and state partners, have opened doors to

OMRF scientist receives $2.9M grant to help unravel the genetic mysteries of lupus

Tuesday, December 26, 2023

In a significant advancement for lupus research, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded a $2.9 million grant to Dr. Swapan Nath, a leading scientist at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF). This four-year grant aims to deepen our understanding of how genetic variants contribute to lupus, an autoimmune disease that has puzzled the

$6.6 million in grant funding available for the investment on historic Route 66

Monday, December 25, 2023

The Oklahoma Route 66 Commission has began accepting applications for their statewide grant program. With a $6.6 million revolving fund, municipalities, counties, nonprofits and government entities can be awarded grants to support historic preservation. This was created by the Oklahoma Legislature to revitalize and restore Oklahoma’s Route 66
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