University of Tulsa

Colibri Group Announces Partnership with The University of Tulsa for Professional Licensure Program for Students in Real Estate, Mortgage and Finance

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Colibri Group (“Colibri”), a professional education company with leading brands that provide learning solutions to licensed professionals, announces that it has partnered with The University of Tulsa to bring a unique learning program to students enrolled at the University.

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  • Colibri Group (“Colibri”), a professional education company with leading brands that provide learning solutions to licensed professionals, announces that it has partnered with The University of Tulsa to bring a unique learning program to students enrolled at the University.
  • The experience allows students to register for a program that prepares them for professional licensure prior to graduation in real estate, mortgage and finance through the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam.
  • “We are thrilled that The University of Tulsa, with its high quality education and job placement program, is welcoming the inaugural class of students this spring with our new program.
  • This program is aligned to Tulsa’s job placement guarantee commitment to their students, known as the CaneCareers Job Placement Guarantee.

BMI Imaging Systems Names Jim Modrall to Senior Vice President

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BMI Imaging Systems, a leading provider in the information technology sector, is proud to name Jim Modrall Senior Vice President. He has been instrumental in cementing the company's leadership position in the competitive IT landscape, and his previous role as Vice President of Operations pushed the company forward through many years.

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  • Jim Modrall, 31-Year Veteran of BMI Imaging Systems, Is Named Senior Vice President
    SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BMI Imaging Systems, a leading provider in the information technology sector, is proud to name Jim Modrall Senior Vice President.
  • We look forward to Jim's leadership as we continue to grow and evolve in the ever-changing landscape of information technology.
  • Before his career at BMI, Jim served as the Vice President of Operations and Engineering at Extek Microsystems, where he honed his skills and contributed to advancements in the field.
  • As Senior Vice President, Jim is set to help guide the company and provide expertise and leadership to other executives.

UTulsa announces Master of Engineering degree in Energy Transition

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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TULSA, Okla., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Tulsa announces a new Master of Engineering degree in Energy Transition.

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  • TULSA, Okla., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Tulsa announces a new Master of Engineering degree in Energy Transition.
  • This new degree program will further propel the college in its long history as a pioneer in the energy sector.
  • The University of Tulsa is offering a new Master of Engineering degree in Energy Transition to advance energy solutions.
  • "This graduate degree offers energy professionals the opportunity to learn about how their skill sets can be applied in various energy transition fields," said Mohan Kelkar, chair of petroleum engineering.

Following Landmark Texas Report, Project InnerSpace Launches Cross-Collaborative "Future of Geothermal" Studies in Two Additional Traditional Energy States

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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BOSTON, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Following the publication of a first-of-its-kind, landmark study entitled "The Future of Geothermal in Texas," Project InnerSpace has announced the kick-off of two additional state-specific geothermal studies in Oklahoma and Pennsylvania—two historically significant traditional U.S. energy states.

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  • BOSTON, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Following the publication of a first-of-its-kind, landmark study entitled "The Future of Geothermal in Texas," Project InnerSpace has announced the kick-off of two additional state-specific geothermal studies in Oklahoma and Pennsylvania—two historically significant traditional U.S. energy states.
  • The studies will provide a scientific basis for informed decision-making as governments, industry, and other stakeholders consider increased geothermal energy development.
  • Project InnerSpace supports the "Future of Geothermal" report series as part of its state Geothermal Coalition program.
  • In late 2024, additional state-specific geothermal studies will launch in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, North Dakota, and West Virginia.

TU selects inaugural executive director of Oklahoma Cyber Innovation Institute

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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Gen. Chad Raduege, who most recently served as chief information officer at U.S. European Command in Stuttgart, Germany, has been named the inaugural executive director of the Oklahoma Cyber Innovation Institute (OCII) at The University of Tulsa.

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  • Gen. Chad Raduege, who most recently served as chief information officer at U.S. European Command in Stuttgart, Germany, has been named the inaugural executive director of the Oklahoma Cyber Innovation Institute (OCII) at The University of Tulsa.
  • Oklahoma Cyber Innovation Institute focuses on developing, testing and deploying cyber research outcomes and technology developments.
  • The university is leveraging nationally recognized cyber scholars in academia and research, in addition to Tulsa's dynamic business and innovation community, to meet the global demand for cyber talent and technology.
  • "Our Oklahoma Cyber Innovation Institute looks forward to helping shape our nation's technological development, evolution and future."

UTulsa's Hurricane Ventures announces investments in BPEndo, Titan Intake

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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TULSA, Okla., Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Tulsa and Hurricane Ventures have announced two new start-up investments, BPEndo and Titan Intake.

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  • TULSA, Okla., Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Tulsa and Hurricane Ventures have announced two new start-up investments, BPEndo and Titan Intake.
  • Hurricane Ventures aims to commercialize intellectual property, create new ventures and attain venture capital funding.
  • "We are excited by the continued momentum of Hurricane Ventures," said Chris Wright, director of UTulsa's Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
  • Created in partnership with 46 Venture Capital, Hurricane Ventures is a funding catalyst for student, alumni, faculty and staff startups.

University of Tulsa sponsors $25,000 business pitch competition

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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TULSA, Okla., Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Tulsa's Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship and JOLT@TUBusiness came together to host the new Regent Bank Hurricane Pitch Competition on Nov. 10.

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  • TULSA, Okla., Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Tulsa's Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship and JOLT@TUBusiness came together to host the new Regent Bank Hurricane Pitch Competition on Nov. 10.
  • This "Shark Tank-style" competition showcased student-created ideas and business ventures with the top three teams collectively winning $25,000 in cash prizes.
  • "I cannot express how incredible our inaugural Regent Bank Hurricane Pitch Competition was," said Chris Wright, director of the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
  • The Hurricane Pitch Competition will be held each fall, and Regent Bank has committed to a 10-year sponsorship.

Oklahoma's largest Starbucks opens in TU's McFarlin Library

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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TULSA, Okla., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The largest Starbucks in Oklahoma opened this month in The University of Tulsa's McFarlin Library to the delight of students, faculty, staff and those who live nearby.

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  • TULSA, Okla., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The largest Starbucks in Oklahoma opened this month in The University of Tulsa's McFarlin Library to the delight of students, faculty, staff and those who live nearby.
  • It is located on the main floor of TU's iconic McFarlin Library in the heart of campus.
  • The computer lab that was housed in the library has a been moved into a completely renovated space in the Student Union just east of the library.
  • At 3,014 square feet, the TU location is now the largest Starbucks in the state.

Tulsa Receives EDA Tech Hubs Designation with ‘Equitable & Trustworthy Autonomy’ Proposal

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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“The Tech Hubs designation is also an important validation of TIL’s tech-led economic development strategy for the region, ‘ Tulsa’s Tech Niche .’ This moment affirms Tulsa’s position as a nationwide leader in uncrewed aerial systems, cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing and other complementary industries.”

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  • “The Tech Hubs designation is also an important validation of TIL’s tech-led economic development strategy for the region, ‘ Tulsa’s Tech Niche .’ This moment affirms Tulsa’s position as a nationwide leader in uncrewed aerial systems, cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing and other complementary industries.”
    The Tech Hubs designation affirms that American leadership in science and technology is firmly rooted in the Tulsa region.
  • The Tech Hubs designation makes Tulsa eligible to apply for up to $75 million in implementation funding from the EDA in Phase 2 of the Tech Hubs Program.
  • A Tech Hubs designation pushes us closer to our goal of expanding access to all Tulsans and building a more equitable economy."
  • This designation of Tulsa as a Tech Hub tells the world that something important is happening here.

TU receives 2023 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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TULSA, Okla., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Tulsa has received a 2023 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.

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  • TULSA, Okla., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Tulsa has received a 2023 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.
  • The HEED Award is an annual honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.
  • "We are humbled to have received the HEED Award for the seventh consecutive year," said Kelli McLoud-Schingen, TU's vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion.
  • "It is not lost on us that during this time of political polarity and the assault on DEI in higher education that our work is even more important now.