Regional University System of Oklahoma

(Former state Rep. Lisa Billy, shown speaking at the state Capitol in 2015, has been named secretary of Native American Affairs. [AP File Photo]) Gov. Kevin Stitt on Wednesday named Lisa J. Billy, a Chickasaw Nation legislator and former state House representative, as secretary of Native American Affairs. Senate confirmation is required for Billy's appointment to the cabinet position. Billy has served in the Chickasaw Nation Legislature since 2016 and previously served from 1

EDMOND — Eight people will be interviewed this month for the job of president of the University of Central Oklahoma. The Board of Regents for the Regional University System of Oklahoma narrowed the field of candidates in a meeting Monday. Regents declined to reveal any details about the eight candidates selected for interviews. "The confidentiality of our search process helps to create a broad and highly qualified applicant pool," said Regent Mark Stansberry, chairman of the