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Kobe Bryant Elected To Hall Of Fame In Posthumous 'Peak Of His Career'

By editor • Apr 4, 2020

Just over two months after Kobe Bryant's death shocked the world, his career has received his sport's highest honor: The Los Angeles Laker legend headlined the list of players selected to the Basketball Hall of Fame.

Wheat Prices On The Rise As Harvest Season Approaches

By • Apr 1, 2020
Joe Wertz / StateImpact Oklahoma

Oklahoma wheat farmers are about eight weeks away from their main harvest season, which takes place in June and early July. 

 

Dr. Kim Anderson, cooperative extension crop marketing specialist with Oklahoma State University, said the price of wheat is rising. But he said farmers could face challenges getting wheat harvested, amid the coronavirus pandemic.

 

OSU Student Tests Positive For COVID-19

By • Mar 29, 2020

An Oklahoma State University student has tested positive for the Coronavirus, according to a statement.

OSU says CDC guidelines were followed, and health officials have notified individuals who may have been in direct contact with the person and provided instructions for self-quarantine.

The student is said to have followed "strict self-quarantine protocol at their residence after the COVID-19 test was performed 10 days ago" and is now nearing a full recovery.

Oklahoma Positioned To Ramp Up Coronavirus Testing

By • Mar 27, 2020
Gov. Kevin Stitt's office

Oklahoma now has the capacity to perform 10,000 tests for COVID-19. Oklahoma State University obtained the testing kits.

Gov. Stitt Gives Update On Oklahoma's Coronavirus Response

By • Mar 22, 2020

Oklahoma has supply of personal protective equipment to last for 9.3 days. Governor Kevin Stitt and Secretary of Health and Human Services Jerome Loughridge made the announcement in a press conference Sunday evening.

Also announced was increased testing capacity. Dr. Kayse Shrum, Oklahoma's Secretary of Science and Innovation announced that in a new collaboration with the labs at the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University that by the end of the week the state will be testing as many as 10,000 people.

OU, OSU Able To Perform COVID-19 Tests Under New Executive Order

By • Mar 21, 2020

As Oklahoma tries to ramp up its response to the Coronavirus, Gov. Kevin Stitt is amending an executive order.

The amendment allows labs at the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University to perform tests for the virus, allows nurses with inactive licenses to quickly get recertified, allows nurses to practive regardless of tax compliant status and limits prescriptions of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine to ensure the supply is adequate for patients who need it the most.

OU, OSU & UCO Moving Classes Online For Spring Semester

By & • Mar 18, 2020

Three of Oklahoma's largest universities announced they are moving online for the rest of the spring 2020 semester.

Students at the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University and the University of Central Oklahoma will complete the remainder of their courses digitally. The move is to fight the spread of COVID-19 as the number of cases in Oklahoma has steadily grown. Employees of the universities are encouraged to work remotely when possible.

Oklahoma State University Classes Move Online For Rest Of Semester

By • Mar 18, 2020

Oklahoma State University is moving its classes online for the rest of the spring semester to fight COVID-19.

OSU President Burns Hargis announced the move in a letter to students, faculty and staff, Wednesday afternoon. He wrote that some students could remain on campus, but the university is encouraging them to move away if possible.

OSU Professor Urges Oklahoma Business Owners Not To Panic Due To Coronavirus

By • Mar 16, 2020

An Oklahoma State professor is urging Oklahoma business owners not to panic, admist the coronavirus pandemic.

Dr. Per Bylund says this a time for employers to protect their company by preparing for potential impacts within the organization regarding employees. The Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship says this could be an opportunity to reexamine policies on remote working from home.

OU Closes Norman Campus, OSU Limits Access

By • Mar 15, 2020

The University of Oklahoma has closed its Norman campus through March 20 after a member of that campus community tested positive for COVID-19. 

In a statement issued to staff and faculty, Interim President Joseph Harroz Jr. told non-essential employees not to report to work. 

During the closure, the campus will employ a contractor who specials in critical cleaning functions to deep clean the impacted areas of campus using disinfectants that kill the virus. 

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