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Texas officials approve OU license plates

August 26, 2010 | 0 comments

OU themed license plates are now legal in the state of Texas. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles voted to approve 20 new license plate designs, one of which is an OU Boomer Sooner themed tag. READ MORE

Boren orders 600 additional free spots at Lloyd Noble parking lot

August 25, 2010 | 2 comments

OU President David Boren has ordered an additional 600 parking spaces be opened to free parking without the use of any OU permit at Lloyd Noble Center. READ MORE

Texas to consider OU license plates

August 25, 2010 | 1 comment

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles will decide today if the state of Texas will offer an OU-themed license plate for its residents. Novelty license plates in Texas are overseen by My Plates, a specialty plates vendor, but My Plates must receive permission from the Texas DMV board that oversees license plates and vehicle READ MORE

OU IT logs in to new Campus Corner location

August 20, 2010 | 0 comments

The OU Information Technology Department will add a different flavor to Campus Corner with the relocation of its IT Store to the old Harold’s Stores Inc. Future university construction plans forced the store to vacate its previous location at 1305 S. Jenkins Ave. READ MORE

Computer virus, iTunes program keep OU IT busy

August 19, 2010 | 2 comments

The OU computer system experienced an attack by the Zeus of Zbod computer virus. “Though there was information that was open for viewing, we believe that no major and vital information was stolen,” said Nick Key, OU Information Technology spokesman. READ MORE

Tuition hike capped at 9 percent, Boren says

May 6, 2010 | 11 comments

Tuition and mandatory fees will not increase more than 9 percent, OU President David Boren said at tuition student forum Wednesday afternoon in Beaird Lounge. Boren said he spoke with lawmakers and Gov. Brad Henry to ensure that any budget cuts, increases in tuition and mandatory fees do not hinder the quality of education at OU for future years. READ MORE

Boren promises no double-digit tuition and fees increases

May 5, 2010 | 1 comment

Tuition and mandatory fees will not be increased more than nine percent if any increase is needed next school year, OU President David Boren said today at a forum in the Oklahoma Memorial Union's Beiard Lounge . READ MORE

Boren to ask for student input about tuition raise

May 4, 2010 | 6 comments

OU President David Boren will host a forum Wednesday afternoon to hear students’ thoughts on a potential tuition spike. READ MORE

Road construction past deadline

May 4, 2010 | 5 comments

Despite an April 16 completion deadline, construction on Jenkins Avenue is still unfinished, leaving many OU students without a key route between the north and south ends of campus. Inclement weather delayed construction on an underground maintenance tunnel and moving underground utilities took longer than expected, OU spokesman Jay Doyle said by e-mail. Jenkins Avenue has been closed since Feb. 15. READ MORE

Student leaders sworn into office

May 3, 2010 | 4 comments

The UOSA inauguration ceremony Friday afternoon in the courtyard of the Oklahoma Memorial Union was a symbolic passing of the torch from this year’s student government leaders to next year’s leaders, Franz Zenteno and Cory Lloyd. READ MORE

University to award 5 honorary degrees at graduation

April 30, 2010 | 0 comments

OU will give five honorary degrees at graduation in May. READ MORE

Lawmakers vote abortion bills into law

April 28, 2010 | 16 comments

The Oklahoma Senate overrode Gov. Brad Henry’s veto of two abortion bills Tuesday, one of which requires a woman to view an ultrasound before having an abortion. READ MORE

OU named ‘green campus’ by The Princeton Review

April 23, 2010 | 3 comments

OU is the only public university in the state noted as one of the country’s most environmentally responsible colleges, according to The Princeton Review. The nationally known education services company selected OU for inclusion in a unique resource it has created for college applicants — “The Princeton Review’s Guide to 286 Green Colleges.” READ MORE

Clinton honors state's courage

April 22, 2010 | 0 comments

OKLAHOMA CITY — Former President Bill Clinton returned to Oklahoma City on Wednesday to remember the 15th anniversary of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. READ MORE

Nationwide game to invade OU campus, students invited to join

April 22, 2010 | 1 comment

OU will unofficially host the game Humans vs. Zombies beginning Friday. READ MORE

OU breaks ground on new Social Work building

April 20, 2010 | 0 comments

After more than 80 years of being housed in an old fraternity house, the School of Social Work broke ground on its new home. OU broke ground Monday on Anne and Henry Zarrow Hall. READ MORE

Renowned pianist plays to full house

April 16, 2010 | 0 comments

A world-renowned blind pianist from Japan played for a packed crowd Thursday night. Nobuyuki Tsujii began his six-stop nationwide tour in the Paul F. Sharp Concert Hall and will eventually end his tour at New York City’s Carnegie Hall. READ MORE

Superior Court calls for UOSA runoff election

April 15, 2010 | 5 comments

The UOSA Superior Court ruled today there will need to be a runoff election to decide who will be UOSA president and vice president from fall 2010 through spring 2011. READ MORE

COLUMN: An open letter to CNN

April 15, 2010 | 4 comments

At a time when American media has lost their ability to have a meaningful dialogue on any political issue, you have decided to remain neutral. READ MORE

Governor to sign bill to help attract faculty

April 14, 2010 | 0 comments

Gov. Brad Henry will sign a bill today to help fund the endowed chair program, which helps bring the best and brightest faculty to Oklahoma universities to teach students and engage in cutting-edge research. READ MORE

Conference discusses state immigration policy

April 13, 2010 | 3 comments

The effects of Oklahoma’s policy toward illegal immigration were examined by journalists from across the nation Monday at OU. READ MORE

Journalists convene for conference on immigration

April 12, 2010 | 1 comment

Journalists from across the country gathered Sunday at OU to begin their half-week conference on immigration and its coverage in the media. READ MORE

Students urged to stand strong against prejudices

April 9, 2010 | 4 comments

Prominent figures of the Oklahoma gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender community encouraged a group of students Thursday night in the OU College of Law to stand strong against prejudices. READ MORE

Census group visits OU to raise awareness

April 9, 2010 | 2 comments

The U.S. Census Portrait of America Road Tour made a stop Thursday at OU. READ MORE

Former Cherokee Nation chief Wilma Mankiller dies

April 7, 2010 | 0 comments

Wilma Mankiller, the first female chief of the Cherokee Nation, died of pancreatic cancer Tuesday. She was 64. READ MORE

Bill adds OKC bombing to education curriculum

April 7, 2010 | 5 comments

OKLAHOMA CITY — It is now state law that school children must learn about the events that occurred April 19, 1995, in Oklahoma City. READ MORE

Apple's iPad now for sale in OU IT Store

April 6, 2010 | 2 comments

The OU IT Store began selling iPads on Monday following the product's nationwide release. READ MORE

State Rep. claims to have shut down hate crimes bill

April 5, 2010 | 0 comments

A member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives says he has killed a controversial hate crimes bill. READ MORE

Gubernatorial candidate encourages citizens to voice concerns; condemns violence

April 5, 2010 | 0 comments

Rep. Mary Fallin said she may stand with the Taxed Enough Already Party, but does not support violence. READ MORE

One constitutional amendments and ballot poll passes; other amendments fail

March 31, 2010 | 0 comments

All proposed constitutional amendments but one failed at the polls Tuesday and Wednesday. READ MORE

UOSA Pres, VP voter guide

March 30, 2010 | 0 comments

Today is the first of two days in which students can vote in the UOSA Spring 2010 General Elections. READ MORE

OU Medical Center doctor builds cancer survivor a new face

March 25, 2010 | 0 comments

An Altus family is thanking OU surgeons for a beautiful face and bright future. READ MORE

Lawmaker says hate crimes bill contains error

March 23, 2010 | 0 comments

OKLAHOMA CITY — A bill intended to remove hate crime protections from gays and lesbians actually takes away rights from everyone else because of a “legislative error,” according to one lawmaker. READ MORE

Oklahoma looks to join lawsuit against health care

March 23, 2010 | 9 comments

State Republican lawmakers are asking Attorney General Drew Edmondson to join with more than 10 other states in suing the federal government over the constitutionality of recently passed health care reform. READ MORE

State Rep. to continue to teach at OU

March 22, 2010 | 0 comments

One lawmaker is hoping to go from the floor of the Oklahoma House of Representatives to a classroom in the OU College of Law. READ MORE

Controversial bill passes State Senate

March 12, 2010 | 5 comments

The Oklahoma State Senate passed a bill Thursday that would limit what authorities can do when prosecuting hate crimes. READ MORE

Autopsy shows Gilbert was intoxicated

March 11, 2010 | 5 comments

OU student Julia Gilbert’s autopsy report cites multiple blunt force trauma to her body and acute alcohol intoxication as the causes of her death. READ MORE

Boren refutes alleged land exchange plot

March 10, 2010 | 2 comments

OU officials are denying allegations that the university was planning to give a plot of land to the State Medical Examiner’s office. READ MORE

Autopsy reveals Gilbert intoxicated during fatal car accident

March 10, 2010 | 0 comments

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Medical Examiners office has released the autopsy results of OU senior Julia Gilbert. READ MORE

Former Marine explains faults with War on Terror

March 9, 2010 | 0 comments

The U.S. is going the wrong direction and making vital mistakes when examining its attitude toward fighting al-Qaida overseas, said a former Marine. READ MORE

Witnesses detail incident prior to Taser shot

March 8, 2010 | 1 comment

Two students were involved in the traffic violation that ended in a woman being shot by a Taser on Thursday night in front of the Bizzell Memorial Library. READ MORE

Blues sensibilities highlight Mayer show

March 8, 2010 | 0 comments

John Mayer took the stage Friday night at the Ford Center and schooled his audience in “Battle Studies,” guitar solos and songs about life and love. READ MORE

OU protesters demonstrate against tuition spikes

March 5, 2010 | 2 comments

A small group of protesters occupied a segment of the South Oval and hung a sign from the top of Gaylord Hall on Thursday as a means to show support for a nationwide movement to stop funding cuts to public higher education. READ MORE

Woman Tasered in front of Bizzell Memorial Library

March 4, 2010 | 9 comments

A woman was tasered in front of the Bizzell Memorial Library after OU Police and the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department chased her down Thursday night. READ MORE

Students occupy South Oval as part of national tuition protest

March 4, 2010 | 3 comments

A small group of students are occupying a segment of the South Oval to protest nationwide tuition increases and statewide higher education funding cuts. READ MORE

Groups discuss gender neutral housing

March 3, 2010 | 12 comments

Students gathered Tuesday night to discuss a change to OU’s housing policy concerning those seeking gender neutral housing. READ MORE

Oklahoma shaken by 4.4-magnitude earthquake

February 27, 2010 | 3 comments

The U.S. Geological Survey has confirmed that an earthquake has affected the Norman area. READ MORE

Legislators seek sanctions for underaged drinking on buses

February 24, 2010 | 0 comments

OKLAHOMA CITY — A bill to crack down on underaged drinking on party buses is swiftly moving through the state legislature, said the bill’s author. READ MORE

OU retiree honored with building, sandwich

February 23, 2010 | 1 comment

A current building on campus will receive a new name in honor of an old friend who is stepping down after 26 years of on-campus service. READ MORE

State trims higher education budget 3.5 percent

February 22, 2010 | 0 comments

Higher education will receive a 3.5 percent cut from state appropriations, a member of the Oklahoma House appropriations committee said Friday at a townhall forum. READ MORE

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