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Regents approve communications contract and back opioid-abatement grant support

Board of Regents, Regional University System of Oklahoma · January 22, 2026
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Summary

RUSO Regents approved entering a communications contract with Finest Hour Communications and adopted a resolution supporting Northwestern Oklahoma State University's opioid abatement grant application.

The Board approved a communications contract with Finest Hour Communications to provide RUSO website, social media and external communications support; Regents noted the current RUSO budget can cover the contract costs without additional appropriations. The motion to approve the contract was moved by Regent McDermott and seconded by Regent Ford; the vote was unanimous.

Regents also adopted a resolution supporting Northwestern Oklahoma State University's application for opioid abatement grant funding. The motion to adopt the resolution was moved by Regent McDermott and seconded by Regent Kupiec and approved unanimously. Regent McDermott said the committee discussed policy positions for the 2026 legislative session prior to these votes.