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NOC names Renna Bowers dean of students at Enid campus

Monday, July 20 by Ponca City Now

Northern Oklahoma College has selected Renna Bowers for the newly created dean of students position at NOC Enid. Bowers, an Enid native, has served as the Coordinator of Residential Life and Student Accessibility Services at NOC Tonkawa for the past 12 years. At NOC Enid, Bowers will oversee student conduct and discipline, residence halls and personnel,... Read More.

Students prepare for tougher 3rd grade standards through summer reading program

Thursday, July 16 by News 9

TULSA, Okla. - Beginning next school year, a new state law could require some third graders who are not reading at grade level to repeat the grade. One summer program is working to help students improve their reading skills before they return to school. Project Lit, held at Metropolitan Baptist Church in Tulsa, provides intensive reading... Read More.

Miami, Oklahoma FFA students lead tornado safety push in schools

Tuesday, May 5 by News 6

MIAMI, Okla. - As tornado season ramps up across Oklahoma, students in Miami are taking steps to make sure younger classmates know how to stay safe. A local Future Farmers of America chapter is leading a hands-on effort to teach severe weather preparedness across the district. Student-led idea sparks action The “Sooner Safe” project began with one... Read More.

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NOC Mass Comm students earn awards at OKC event

Thursday, April 30 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – Northern Oklahoma College Mass Communication students attended the Oklahoma Broadcast Education Association/Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters annual convention. The convention was held April 9 at the OKANA Resort in Oklahoma City. Attendees were Corban Burrell, Enid; Kadi Kienholz, Marland; Catie Blum, Ponca City; and Rowan Svob, Pond Creek. Earlier this year, students submitted digital work in the... Read More.

Oklahoma Gov. Stitt signs law doubling daily recess for elementary students

Thursday, April 30 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Oklahoma elementary students will soon spend more time on the playground. Earlier this week, Gov. Kevin Stitt signed Senate Bill 1481 into law, doubling the minimum daily recess requirement for public school students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Starting next school year, the new law requires public schools to provide at least 40... Read More.

NOC Students Show Appreciation to Tonkawa Police Department

Tuesday, April 28 by Ponca City Now

Northern Oklahoma College's Phi Theta Kappa honor society celebrated National Police Week early by delivering a gift bag of goodies to the Tonkawa Police Department. With NOC dismissing for the semester soon, PTK wanted to show appreciation for the department’s dedication to protecting Tonkawa and the NOC campus. National Police Week honors America’s law enforcement... Read More.

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Nearly 80 students forced into 400+ push-ups at school, many diagnosed with permanent kidney damage, lawsuit says

Tuesday, April 21 by KWTX

SAN ANGELO, Texas. (KWTX/Gray News) - A dozen families in Texas filed a lawsuit against a charter school after nearly 20 students suffered potentially life-threatening injuries in February. The lawsuit alleges that on Feb. 25, 2026, the head football coach at Texas Leadership Charter Academy in San Angelo ordered about 80... Read More.

“Him being alive means the most,” OSU students honored for saving student’s life

Monday, April 6 by KOKH

STILLWATER, Okla. (KOKH) — A group of students and staff members at Oklahoma State University were honored on Friday for their extraordinary actions in saving the life of a fellow student. On April 3, 2025, organizers say a young man collapsed while on the basketball court on campus. At that point, Kolsten Gensler was working as... Read More.

Senate Unanimously Passes Seifried Bill to Double Recess Time for Young Students

Thursday, March 19 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate has passed Senate Bill 1481 from Sen. Ally Seifried, R-Claremore, to double recess time for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Seifried’s legislation would increase the minimum amount of daily recess to 40 minutes for elementary school students and those in full-day kindergarten programs. “Active students are better learners,” Seifried said.... Read More.

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OSU students working together to prevent drunk driving after crashes kill their best friends

Monday, March 16 by News 6

STILLWATER, Okla. - Some Oklahoma State University students are coming together to encourage people to never get behind the wheel drunk. One of those students was friends with Isabella Clay, the Coweta High School student killed earlier this month in a crash. Losing a friend These two college students are hurting. “She had big things for her,” said Brock... Read More.

Senate Advances Hamilton Bill to Protect Students from Explicit Materials in School Libraries

Friday, March 13 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate advanced Senate Bill 1250 this week, a measure authored by Senator Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, to provide greater transparency for parents and ensure available school library materials do not contain or depict obscene material, sexually explicit content, nudity, or other material that is harmful to minors. Senate Bill 1250 requires... Read More.

Owasso students to perform at Carnegie Hall after national selection

Tuesday, March 10 by KTUL

OWASSO, OKLA. — A group of young musicians from Owasso is preparing for a performance many artists only dream of — taking the stage at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Students from Foyil Music Studio have been chosen to participate in the National Masterwork Chorus, a distinguished ensemble made up of top student performers... Read More.