AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoOSU Leadership Shake-Up: Oklahoma State University is making changes across campus leadership, with Provost Jeanette Mendez requesting a sabbatical and Senior Vice Provost Chris Francisco stepping in as interim provost; Spears College of Business also gets an interim dean as Jim Payne moves to a faculty role and Bryan Edwards takes over. OU Football Season Preview: Oklahoma’s offense is expected to look more versatile under Ben Arbuckle and Brent Venables, with John Mateer set to work more under center and new chemistry forming around the line and skill positions ahead of the opener vs. UTEP. Immigration Enforcement in Tulsa Metro: Tulsa County Sheriff Vic Regalado says only nine deputies will be certified under the 287(g) task force model—and none on patrol—while other Tulsa-area agencies are expanding federal authority for warrantless immigration arrests. Education & Workforce Aviation: Elizabeth City State University named Titus Sanders executive director of a new School of Aviation, aiming to grow aviation training tied to workforce demand. Community Health & Inclusion: The Autism Foundation of Oklahoma renewed its Certified Autism Center™ designation, and Rogers State University hosted an Opioid Awareness Resource Fair connecting Oklahomans to prevention and recovery services. Native & Local Law Enforcement: The Comanche Nation swore in a new chief of police, Keiran Daly, continuing leadership transitions within the CNPD. Sikh Truckers Face Harassment: Sikh long-distance drivers report discrimination and harassment on the road, including incidents tied to identity visibility. Oklahoma History Event: The Fred and Addie Drummond Home in Hominy will host its annual ice cream social and run the Drummond Heirlooms exhibit through September.
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