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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.

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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.

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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.

Sheep Center students show NOC flock at Tulsa

Tuesday, September 30 by Ponca City Now

TULSA, Oklahoma -- The NOC Sheep Production and Management class participated in the Open Sheep show at the Tulsa State Fair last week with great success exhibiting the NOC Sheep Center Show Flock. Participants in the class include Paige Burns, Washington, OK; Morgan Dolezal, Perry, OK; Lilly Martin, Bennington, OK; and Rosa Mendiola, Kuna, ID. ... Read More.

NOC students participate in a Stamp Out Starvation project

Wednesday, September 10 by Ponca City Now

A large number of Northern Oklahoma College students participated in a Stamp Out Starvation project this past Sunday at the First... Read More.

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Educator warns mental health support for students at risk after PRIME program ends

Thursday, August 14 by KTUL

CHICKASHA, OKLA (KTUL) — Rural Oklahoma schools are grappling with new challenges in mental health support following recent federal funding cuts to a critical program. The PRIME program, which had been instrumental in filling counseling gaps in rural schools, is set to end in December, leaving educators concerned about the future. Bailey Smith, a special education... Read More.

Ponca City High School Welcomes Students for Schedule Pick-Up

Monday, August 11 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City High School is pleased to announce the schedule pick-up days for the 2025‑2026 school year: Monday, August 11 Seniors and Juniors may pick up their schedules from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 12 Freshmen and Sophomores are invited to collect their schedules from: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.... Read More.

Oklahoma students invited to name snowplows in unique ODOT contest starting August 11

Monday, August 11 by KTUL

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) is launching its first-ever Snowplow Naming Contest, inviting students from kindergarten through 12th grade across the state to participate. The contest, which begins on August 11, offers students the opportunity to name 24 snowplows in ODOT's winter fleet. Participants stand a chance to win prize packages, and... Read More.