AERO Education Grant Program applications open

OKLAHOMA — The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) is now accepting applications for its AERO Education Grant Program for the 2026–2027 academic year, offering funding opportunities to support aviationand aerospace-focused education initiatives across the state.

Local student earns business degree from Northwestern

ALVA — Northwestern Oklahoma State University has announced that Blake Jones of Sand Springs will receive a Bachelor of Business Administration degree during spring commencement ceremonies scheduled for May 9.The ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m.

Jennings student earns dual degrees from UCO

EDMOND — University of Central Oklahoma will celebrate approximately 1,399 graduates during its Spring 2026 commencement ceremonies May 8–9 at Hamilton Field House.

Area students graduate from UCO

EDMOND — University of Central Oklahoma will award degrees to approximately 1,399 students during its Spring 2026 commencement ceremonies May 8–9 at Hamilton Field House.

Central Tech Students Earn Top Honors at SkillsUSA State Leadership Conference

DRUMRIGHT — Students from Central Tech’s Drumright and Sapulpa campuses delivered an outstanding showing at the SkillsUSA State Leadership Conference, held April 19–21 in Tulsa, Okla., earning an impressive total of gold, silver, and bronze medals across 17 team and individual competitions.

Jennings, Cleveland School leaders earn OASA honors

OKLAHOMA CITY— Two area school administrators have been recognized among the best in the state, recently earning top honors from the Oklahoma Association of School Administrators (OASA). Both of whom will be honored during the CCOSA Summer Leadership Conference, scheduled for May 27–29.

Central Tech Adds New Career Pathway for Future Educators

DRUMRIGHT — Starting in the 2026–2027 school year, Central Tech will offer a new career program for high school juniors and seniors at the Drumright campus: Teacher Prep.

Oilton scholar named to Arkansas chancellor’s list

OILTON — Kennas Brandon of Oilton has been named to the Fall 2025 Chancellor’s List at the University of Arkansas, the university’s highest academic honor for undergraduate students.To qualify for the Chancellor’s List, students must earn a 4.

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.