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Duncan teacher placed on leave after students stuck with needle, police say

Tuesday, December 23 by News 9

DUNCAN, Okla. -An investigation into a teacher is ongoing after an alleged incident at a Duncan school, according to police.The Duncan Police Department says on Dec. 17, officers responded to a local hospital, where they say a child was being treated after being stuck with a needle by a teacher.After arriving at... Read More.

Five UC Students Earn NWOSU Degrees

Friday, December 12 by Ponca City Now

Five University Center students were among the one hundred three graduates receiving degrees at Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s Fall Commencement. The ceremony took place on Sunday, December 7, in the Fellers Family Auditorium in Herod Hall on NWOSU’s Alva campus. UC graduates included Kim Scholey (Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction), Jadyn Benton (Bachelor... Read More.

Pioneer Technology Center Practical Nursing program students receive funding from Community Health Foundation

Friday, December 5 by Ponca City Now

Students in the Pioneer Technology Center Practical Nursing program have been selected to receive scholarships funded by the Community Health Foundation. Recipients include Brandy Welch of Ponca City, Darrian Black of Ponca City, Katie Hernandez of Ponca City, Laryn Rice of Fairfax, and Kaylee Hall of Ponca City along with Stephanie Cain of Ponca... Read More.

NOC Sheep Center students earn top honors at National Livestock Expo

Thursday, December 4 by Ponca City Now

Students from the Northern Oklahoma College Sheep Center Production class achieved outstanding success at the prestigious North American International Livestock Expo (NAILE) in Louisville, Kentucky—often regarded as the “Super Bowl” of sheep shows.The NOC team exhibited eight Dorsets and four Hampshires from the NOC Sheep Center show flock in the Open Breeding Shows, earning... Read More.

Pioneer Tech’s Class A CDL Students Graduate

Wednesday, December 3 by Ponca City Now

Congratulations to the newest Class A CDL graduates from Pioneer Technology Center in Ponca City.A Class A CDL opens the door to operating the big rigs many folks recognize on the road, including tractor trailers and other large commercial vehicles. With the right endorsements, drivers can also operate Class B and Class C trucks.Their... Read More.

Student’s zero grade for citing Bible in essay sparks national debate

Wednesday, December 3 by KOKH

Samantha Fulnecky, a psychology junior at the University of Oklahoma, has gained national attention after receiving a zero grade for citing the Bible in an opinion-based essay on gender binary labels.Fulnecky, who is also a pre-med student, expressed her concerns to the governor after her essay, part of a 2000-level psychology class, was graded... Read More.

OU reviews student’s grade dispute, religious discrimination complaint

Monday, December 1 by News 6

NORMAN, Okla. -The University of Oklahoma says it is reviewing concerns from a student who disputed the grade on a class assignment. The student also reported religious discrimination connected to her response.In a statement Friday, the university said it began “a full review of the situation” immediately after receiving notice from the student and... Read More.

Beliefs clash among students, parents and teachers as the Ten Commandments go up in Texas classrooms

Friday, November 21 by AP

DALLAS (AP) — When it became clear to high school theater teacher Gigi Cervantes that she couldn’t ignore a new state law requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in her Texas classroom, she felt she had no choice. She resigned from the job she loved.“I just was not going to be... Read More.

UCO forensic students join Midwest City police to reexamine decades-old murder cases

Monday, November 17 by News 9

MIDWEST CITY, Okla. -Midwest City police have an extra set of eyes working on unsolved murder cases. Police have partnered with the University of Central Oklahoma Forensic Institute in Edmond to review cold cases in hopes of solving them or at least generating new leads.The Midwest City Police Chief said his detectives are assigned... Read More.

U.S. students studying housing, health outcomes and sustainability win 2026 Rhodes scholarships

Monday, November 17 by AP

Five students at U.S. military academies and three each from Yale University, Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are among the 32 American winners named Sunday as 2026 Rhodes scholars.The group includes students focused on housing, health outcomes, sustainability and prison reentry programs. They include:Alice L. Hall of... Read More.

Community Support Needed to Support PCPS Students and Families

Monday, November 10 by Ponca City Now-PCPS

Ponca City Public Schools (PCPS) is inviting the community to help support local students and families through food and monetary donations.The district has established a central distribution site at Ponca City High School to collect and organize donations that will be shared with students and families across all school sites.-Community members wishing to contribute... Read More.

Cybersecurity Professionals Share Expertise with Fundamentals of Technology Students

Wednesday, October 1 by Ponca City Now-PCPS

By Katie Parr-Students in Coach Monks’ high school Fundamentals of Technology class recently had a unique opportunity to learn from two accomplished guest speakers, Bridget Kurr and Tenille Smith. Both are respected cybersecurity professionals, educators, researchers, and digital investigators committed to making the online world safer through education and collaboration.During their presentation, Kurr and... Read More.