Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology, or OSUIT, started in 1946 on a former army hospital site to help veterans jump back into work. The school began with only 500 students and a few basic programs, but it has grown into a national leader in hands‑on technical training. Today it offers
Arkansas Tech University is expanding its hands‑on teaching options with a fresh outdoor program. A former graduate has donated $50, 000 to create a fund that will help students pay for trips to Crooked Creek Ranch, a 500‑acre site near Yellville. The ranch sits next to the Arkansas Game and Fish Co
Texas Woman’s University has finished a $107 million health building that is already changing how future doctors, nurses and therapists learn. The three‑story center sits at 1600 Frame Street and covers 136, 000 square feet. It brings together students from nursing, physical therapy, occupational
Texas is famous for its dry summers, yet a long stretch of the state is actually one of North America’s biggest flood hazards. The region runs from Dallas and Fort Worth along Interstate 35, past Austin and San Antonio, through the Hill Country, and down toward Del Rio in the southwest. Flash fl
Texas has decided to hit the pause button on new H-1B visa applications. Governor Greg Abbott wants to look into how these visas are being used. He's asked state agencies and universities to stop filing new petitions until further notice. This freeze is set to last until May 31, 2027, but there are
Oklahoma's Governor Kevin Stitt thinks President Trump should let states bring in more foreign workers. He believes this would help solve the immigration problem and make things less political. Stitt suggests creating a new type of worker visa that states can control. This way, employers can hire fo
Texas Democrats are gearing up for a big race. Two candidates, Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico, are competing to challenge the Republican hold on the Senate. Both want to win, but they have different ways of doing it. Crockett is known for her bold and fiery style. She has gained attention thro
Arkansas is buzzing with cultural events this season. Music lovers have plenty to look forward to. The Arkansas Symphony is hosting a chamber concert featuring works by Brahms and Schoenberg. This event, titled "From Roots to Revolution, " will take place in Little Rock. The performances will happen
Texas is rolling out a new education program called the Texas Education Freedom Accounts. This program, which starts in the 2026-27 school year, is like a voucher system. It lets parents use state money for private school or homeschooling. The Texas Educational Agency is holding meetings to explain
Arkansas is getting ready for a big winter storm. The governor has called in the National Guard to help. They will work in teams to assist people stuck in their cars. These teams have special vehicles and tools to help. The storm is expected to bring a mix of snow and sleet. It will start Friday ni
