Sand Springs scholar names to dean’s list at Arkansas

SAND SPRINGS — Alyx Edwards of Sand Springs has been named to the Fall 2025 Dean’s List at the University of Arkansas.Edwards is pursuing a bachelor of arts degree in advertising and public relations in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences.

Cleveland student earns degree from Wichita State

WICHITA, KA — A Cleveland student was among more than 1,160 graduates who completed degrees and certificates at Wichita State University during the fall 2025 semester.Tashia Hall of Cleveland earned a Master of Education in counseling, according to a university news release.

Sand Springs student earns Rockhurst University honors

KANSAS CITY, MO— Braden Belk of Sand Springs has been named to the Rockhurst University dean’s list for the fall 2025 semester, the university announced.The dean’s list recognizes students who earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher during the semester.

Mannford students earn college honors

MANNFORD — Two Mannford students have earned academic honors at their respective universities for the fall 2025 semester, according to announcements from the schools.Aubrianna Bardgett of Mannford was named to Missouri State University’s dean’s list.

Sand Springs Announces 2025-26 Site Teachers of the Year

SAND SPRINGS — Sand Springs Public Schools (SSPS) announced their 2025-2026 Site Teachers of the Year last week on Friday, Dec. 5. The selected educators were chosen for demonstrating an unwavering commitment to student success and innovation in teaching.

Hall, Cornelius to graduate from UCO

EDMOND — The University of Central Oklahoma will recognize about 1,068 fall graduates during its Fall 2025 commencement ceremonies Dec. 12-13 at Hamilton Field House.UCO President Todd G. Lamb is scheduled to speak at each of the four ceremonies.The commencement schedule begins 1 p.m. Friday, Dec.

OSSBA Accepting Applications for College Scholarship_

The Oklahoma State School Boards Association Foundation will present the Dr. Bob Mooneyham Memorial Scholarship again this spring to a high school senior who plans to be an Oklahoma teacher.Applications for the one-time $5,000 scholarship are due Jan. 9.

Eighth Graders Explore Future Careers at Central Tech Career Connections

DRUMRIGHT – September 29 through October 3, Central Tech’s Drumright campus will welcome more than 1,300 eighth grade students for Career Connections.What is Career Connections?