The university plans to leave some vacancies unfilled and restructure operations while keeping faculty positions intact and minimizing effects on students.
Author Archives: Jessica Remer
Jessica Remer is the deputy editor of the Tulsa Flyer. She is an award-winning journalist with 15 years of experience covering local news in Tulsa, Memphis and New Orleans. She began her journalism career as a part-time weekend assignment editor and worked her way up to assistant news director. She spent time at Channel 2 and Channel 8 in Tulsa, WMC in Memphis and WVUE in New Orleans. Jessica now leads local coverage for the Flyer, working with reporters on their storytelling, and day-to-day operations.
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Tulsa Public Schools’ deputy superintendent Dr. Kathy Dodd steps down for national role
Dr. Kathy Dodd joined TPS in January 2023 and has served as deputy superintendent since May 2024.
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Drag, dancing and dogs: Scenes from the Elote Pride Festival in downtown Tulsa
Scroll through the photo gallery to see scenes from the event captured by the Tulsa Flyer.
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Owasso fourth grader heads to national academic competition
Drew Carter is heading to a national academic competition in Florida, the only student from his school in Owasso to qualify.
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Bixby, Sapulpa and beyond: Here are the election results for races across Tulsa County
On top bond issues and school board races, some voters in Bixby and Sapulpa cast ballots for city councilors. Nearly 20 other races were settled by default.
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‘Cry Baby Cry’ statue officially headed for Cry Baby Hill
After years of debate, the controversial public art piece is going to its original home: Cry Baby Hill.
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Tulsa Public Schools confirms potential layoffs ahead of anticipated budget shortfall
In a statement from TPS, the district confirms it recommended the school board eliminate 50 administrative positions.
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Oklahoma Bestsellers: Feb. 15, 2026
Here are the Oklahoma bestsellers for Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026 based on the total number of sales at Tulsa’s Magic City Books, Best of Booking in Edmond, Brace Books in Ponca City and Full Circle Bookstore in Oklahoma City.
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Tulsa Symphony Orchestra celebrates Black composers with music grounded in gospel
Tulsa Symphony’s “Celebrating Black History” concert put gospel-rooted music front and center.
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Tulsa vigil honors Alex Pretti and Renee Good after deadly ICE shootings
Dozens of Tulsans gathered for a candlelight vigil in honor of two U.S. citizens shot and killed by federal immigration authorities.
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These Tulsa offices and services are closed or canceled Monday for extreme cold
Trash service, court hearings and animal control are among the services affected by the winter storm.
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These Tulsa-area schools and universities are closed Monday for inclement weather
We are updating this story as schools announce their plans for Monday following the snowy weekend.