Eight Oklahoma high schools named to top 1,000 list Published: Tue, May 22, 2012 Newsweek released its list of America's top 1,000 high schools Monday, and eight Oklahoma schools made the cut. Read More

Young Oklahoma patients get help managing chronic disease Updated: Thu, May 10, 2012 Transitions program at The Children's Hospital at OU Medical Center helps young chronically ill patients graduate to adult treatment. Read More

More Oklahoma seniors taking ACT than ever Published: Wed, Aug 18, 2010 State education officials say the scores of Oklahoma high school seniors on the ACT exam remained steady at 20.7, but more students are taking the test than ever before. Test results released Wednesday show Oklahoma's average composite score of 20.7 on the college admission and placement test remained the same for... Read More

Achieving success on the ACT Updated: Fri, May 8, 2009 Don’t panic, it’s just a test. At least that’s what almost anyone will tell you; it’s easy for them to say since most of them aren’t the ones taking the ACT. The fact of the matter is that the ACT is more than just a test. It decides what colleges you are accepted to, helps determine the scholarships you... Read More

ACT or GPA? Which score is more important? Updated: Thu, Apr 27, 2006 College is right around the corner and you expect to attend either the University of Oklahoma or Oklahoma State University. It runs in the family: Your father went to OU and your mother OSU. Imagine that you have always been an average "B student in high school. You receive your letter of acceptance or denial in... Read More

Redlands deadline draws near Updated: Tue, Mar 21, 2006 EL RENO -- Thursday is the deadline to register for the March 30 freshman enrollment session at Redlands Community College. Incoming freshmen and their parents are invited to meet academic advisers, schedule fall classes and inquire about financial aid. Campus tours and informational sessions will be offered... Read More

Terms of academia: A compendium of college-related vocabulary Updated: Sun, Nov 14, 2004 Here is a list of college-related terms from the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. The list is designed to help parents and students find their way through the higher education choices: Academic adviser: The person at a college or university who helps students decide which classes to take, what major to... Read More

Resources can ease students' challenges Updated: Sun, Nov 14, 2004 Keeping up grades, taking SAT and ACT tests, filling out mountains of paperwork for admissions and financial aid, choosing a school and a major -- the elements necessary to make that leap into college life -- can overwhelm anyone. Resources to help both parents and students prepare for college seem to be... Read More

Cherrelle Tillis, Chandler Updated: Sun, Jun 6, 2004 Athletics: Class 3A All-State honorable mention and third-team Little All-City in basketball after averaging 13.6 points as a senior. Little All-City honorable mention in track. State qualifier in 400, 400 relay, 1,600 relay and high jump. Cross country state qualifier. Earned nine letters -- four in basketball,... Read More

Nikki McCoy, Southeast Updated: Sun, Jun 6, 2004 Athletics: All-conference honoree in softball. Won team's Impact Award four consecutive years. Landed MVP honors at the Duncan Tournament as a senior. A five-sport athlete who played volleyball and golf in addition to basketball, slow-pitch and fast-pitch softball. Earned 12 letters. Academics: Ranks 19th in... Read More

Amber Blanchard, Lexington Updated: Sun, Jun 6, 2004 Athletics: Little All-City honorable mention in fast-pitch softball as a junior. Also a three-year all-conference honoree. All-conference two years in slow-pitch softball. In basketball, ranked top-15 in Class 3A free-throw percentage and assists. Three-year varsity starter in basketball, fast-pitch and... Read More

Kara Sandefur, Dover Updated: Sun, Jun 6, 2004 Athletics: Class B first-team All-State and second-team Little All-City in basketball as a senior. Selected to the coaches' all-state Small West team. Played on three state championship teams and one runner-up squad. Nominated for the McDonald's All-American game. Two-year varsity starter in basketball and... Read More

Weather related closings Updated: Fri, Dec 12, 2003 ---Closings for Friday, Dec. 12--- Amber-Pocasset basketball game Billings at Medford basketball game First Baptist Church Kingfisher - Christmas musical canceled Edmond Public School-All evening activities canceled Putnam City Schools-All evening & Saturday activities canceled. Sandy Cove Christmas Living... Read More

College terms to know Updated: Sun, Nov 9, 2003 BACK to College Bound 2004 Here is a list of college-related terms from the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. The list is designed to help parents and students find their way through the higher education choices: Academic adviser: The person at a college or university who helps students decide... Read More

College-related terms students need to know Updated: Sun, Nov 17, 2002 Students take own steps into world Jeanette Milbradt fills out college applications forms, one of the many tasks to handle in preparing for furthering her education. The picture in Jeanette Milbradt's mind was grand. College would set her on the right path for the future. Read More