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  1. 91Ó°ÊÓ One of First in Nation to Join FAA’s Enhanced Air Traffic Training Program

    91Ó°ÊÓ has signed an agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration to become one of the nation’s first schools in the Enhanced Air Traffic – Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI), part of a strategic effort to address the national shortage of air traffic controllers.

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    Air Traffic Control
    A professor and student look at a computer within 91Ó°ÊÓ's air traffic control simulator.
  2. Transforming Complex Psychological Concepts into Dynamic Learning

    Through experiential learning and real-world applications, Dr. Alicia MacKay makes complex psychological concepts more accessible and engaging for students. Her journey from the research field to higher education underscores her dedication to fostering a dynamic learning environment.

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    Psychology
    91Ó°ÊÓ Psycology Professor Alicia McKay
  3. 91Ó°ÊÓ Faculty Add Intensive Research Projects to Psychology Curriculum

    Intensive undergraduate research projects are providing 91Ó°ÊÓ students with hands-on experience collecting and analyzing data. Nearly 40 students are participating in the research...

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    Psychology
    91Ó°ÊÓ psychology professors Dr. Jen Ivie and Dr. Alicia MacKay pose together outside.
  4. 91Ó°ÊÓ Hosts Cybersecurity Lab Grand Opening

    91Ó°ÊÓ hosted a grand opening to celebrate the completion of its Cybersecurity Lab. The new facility at the Southeast Campus location features two computer lab classrooms and a fully functional data center to ensure students have access to cutting-edge, secure network technology. Once students become familiar with the lab, they will be able to safely access and defend the data center, which operates independently from 91Ó°ÊÓ data systems.

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    Cybersecurity
    91Ó°ÊÓ's Cybersecurity Lab
  5. 91Ó°ÊÓ Announces Historic Grant to Redesign First Year Experience

    91Ó°ÊÓ announced the largest federal research grant ever received in the school’s history, which will be used to support first-year college students and improve retention and completion rates.

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    91Ó°ÊÓ leadership gathers for announcement
  6. Engaging Students with Research to Combat Drug-resistant ‘Superbugs’

    Associate Professor of Biology involves students in international Tiny Earth research experience.

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    91Ó°ÊÓ Professor Neil Enis stands arms folding in front the pond at 91Ó°ÊÓ Southeast Campus.
  7. 91Ó°ÊÓ Completes Cybersecurity Transfer Pathway with OU Polytechnic Institute

    91Ó°ÊÓ and the University of Oklahoma Polytechnic Institute at OU-Tulsa have established a transfer map to provide 91Ó°ÊÓ students with a streamlined pathway to earn a bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity.

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    Two students using desktop computers
  8. A Fourth Generation Educator

    Teaching is in her blood. Learn why Emily Quinn enjoys the challenge of helping students gain an appreciation of, if not a love, for math.

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    Mathematics
    91Ó°ÊÓ assistant professor of math, Emily Quinn
  9. 91Ó°ÊÓ Hosts 2023 OACC 56th Annual and Support Staff Conference

    91Ó°ÊÓ hosted the Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges 56th Annual and Support Staff Conference in early October with faculty, support staff, and professional staff from 12...

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    91Ó°ÊÓ Northeast Campus
  10. Computer Guru by Day; Local Musician by Night

    A Navy veteran, Dr. Ted Ward teaches Computer Science and Programming at 91Ó°ÊÓ. But on the weekends, you just might find him playing drums in a local band.

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    Cybersecurity
    91Ó°ÊÓ Faculty Dr. Ted Ward, PhD

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