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91Ӱ Student Shares Story of Resilience at Vision Dinner
Sheann Stokes-Gilmore, known on campus as “BMC” (Blind Man Can), overcame a childhood in foster care, homelessness, addiction, and a traumatic injury that left him blind. He shared his story with nearly 400 guests at the 91Ӱ Foundation’s annual Vision Dinner to a standing ovation.
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Communication Arts & Technologies
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91Ӱ Student Becomes First Enhanced Air Traffic Control Graduate Hired by FAA
91Ӱ’s Rebecca Nobles became the first graduate of an Enhanced Air Traffic Control program in the United States to be hired directly by the Federal Aviation Administration. Nobles bypassed the traditional FAA Academy thanks to 91Ӱ’s participation in the FAA’s Enhanced Air Traffic–Collegiate Training Initiative.
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Air Traffic Control
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Graduate and 6-Year-Old Daughter Compete at 91Ӱ Robotics Event
Students and hobbyists faced off in “Discovery Destruction,” a combat robotics tournament hosted by Tulsa Community Combat Robotics and Combat Robots of Oklahoma. Among the competitors was father-daughter duo, recent 91Ӱ graduate Kody Fimple and his 6-year-old daughter, Masyn.
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Engineering
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Students Explore Renewable Energy at 91Ӱ’s Hands-On STEM Academy
Oklahoma high school students participated in 91Ӱ’s Summer STEM Academy, focusing on solar energy through hands-on projects like building mini solar-powered vehicles. Students gained valuable experience working with 91Ӱ faculty, exploring renewable energy concepts, and collaborating on design challenges.
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Engineering
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Vet Tech Student Honored with Posthumous Degree, Memorial Scholarship
The Michelle “Misha” Buzlea Memorial Scholarship was established by the Buzlea family to honor the memory of their daughter, Misha, a 91Ӱ Veterinary Technology student who passed away in January 2025. The scholarship supports future Vet Tech students who show determination, compassion, and a commitment to animal care—qualities that defined Misha’s life and work.
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Veterinary Technology