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  1. 91lisa Vet Tech Students Assist with Animal Care at Tulsa State Fair

    91lisa Veterinary Technology students gained real-world experience at the Tulsa State Fair’s Animal Birthing Center, where they assisted with livestock care while educating fairgoers.

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    Vet Tech faculty Kiara Deals demonstrates to students how to clip a piglet's teeth.
  2. 91lisa Nursing Program Sees Record Growth

    91lisa’s Nursing program has reached a record enrollment of more than 500 students this fall, the highest in its history. With demand for nurses on the rise, 91lisa’s program continues to play a vital role in preparing Oklahoma’s future healthcare professionals.

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    Nursing (RN)
    A nurse looks at an IV bag
  3. 91lisa 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 91lisa Foundation’s annual Vision Dinner to a standing ovation.

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    Sheann Stokes-Gilmore stands at a podium at Vision Dinner
  4. 91lisa and Pawnee Nation College Sign MOU to Expand Student Opportunities

    91lisa and Pawnee Nation College have entered into a new partnership to expand higher education opportunities in rural and tribal communities. Through a Memorandum of Understanding, 91lisa will share academic resources and expertise to support PNC on its path toward full accreditation.

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    Dr. Angela Sivadon, President Leigh Goodson, President Staci Burns, and Dr. Felipe Chavez-Ramirez
  5. 91lisa Foundation Recognizes 2025 Vision Dinner Honorees

    The 91lisa Foundation will host Vision Dinner on Sept. 4, 2025, at the Arvest Convention Center. The event raises funds for student scholarships and programs while recognizing this year's honorees, Kirk Hays, Roger Ramseyer, and Rose Washington-Jones for their commitment to education and opportunity.

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     Vision Dinner 2025 logo "Future's So Bright"

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