Oklahoma Senator Pushing to Establish Local Foods in Schools Program

Oklahoma City, Okla. (KOKH) — The United States Department of Agriculture is cutting two programs that helped buy local foods from farms to put in schools and food banks, according to the School Nutrition Association. The two programs spent more than a billion dollars every year.Oklahoma State Senator Kristen Thompson R-Edmond is running Read More.

Diamond Rio to Perform at NOC Renfro Lectureship Program April 3

Diamond Rio will be performing at Northern Oklahoma College for the spring Renfro Lectureship Series on April 3. Tickets go on sale March 11. (photo by Robby Klein)The popular country and western group Diamond Rio will perform at Northern Oklahoma College on Thursday, April 3, as part of the Spring 2025 Renfro Endowed Lectureship... Read More.

NOC Enid Hosts Black History Month program Feb. 20

City of Enid Ward 2 Commissioner Derwin Norwood will speak at Black History Month on Thursday, Feb. 20 at NOC Enid.The program will begin at 11:30 a.m. in Montgomery Hall in the Gantz Center.Norwood will speak on “African Americans and Labor.” All NOC students, faculty, staff, and the public are invited.A free lunch serving... Read More.
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State of Oklahoma IT disposal program saves taxpayer dollars, enhances cybersecurity efforts

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Office of Management and Enterprise Services is providing a new program designed to save the state money while enhancing cybersecurity measures when decommissioning outdated state technology. The OMES IT Asset Disposition program focuses on securely refurbishing or disposing of older devices to ensure data protection and cost efficiency.Since February 2024,... Read More.

Moore Norman Tech Program Fuels Oklahoma’s Film Industry Growth

MOORE, Okla. –As Oklahoma’s film industry continues to flourish, a program at the Moore Norman Technology Center (MNTC) is preparing the next generation of creative talent.MNTC’s Digital Cinema Production program provides students with hands-on experience in all facets of media production, from editing and filming to crew management. Instructors emphasize industry certifications, such as Adobe... Read More.

Meta Eliminates Fact-Checking Program, Scaling Back Content Moderation

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Meta is ending its fact-checking program and making other changes to its content moderation policies in a move the company says is in the interest of enhancing free speech online. Along with ending its fact-checking program, the company said it would be removing some speech restrictions on Facebook, Instagram and Threads. Topics like... Read More.
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Technology in the Cowley Criminal Justice Program

Technology has become an indispensable tool in modern society, affecting every aspect of our lives, including our justice system. Law enforcement agencies are harnessing new technology to enhance crime prevention, detection, and apprehension. While Cowley College is maintaining its position on the forefront of up to date systems and training. Technological advancements like Surveillance cameras,... Read More.
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Ari Fleischer to speak at NOC Spring 2024 Renfro Lectureship Program April 2

Former White House Press Secretary, President Ari Fleischer Communications, and FOX News Contributor Ari Fleischer will speak at Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa on Tuesday, April 2, as part of the Carl and Carolyn Renfro Spring 2024 Renfro Endowed Lectureship Program.The event is sponsored by the Carl and Brenda Renfro/Renfro Endowed Lectureship Program and Northern... Read More.