The University of Oklahoma, The University of Tulsa, Oklahoma State University, the University of Central Oklahoma, and Northeastern State University are the largest institutions of higher education in Oklahoma, each operating through one primary campus and satellite campuses throughout the state.
Scenic beauty, a moderate climate, a culture rich in history and the arts, and world-class sports and recreational opportunities make Oklahoma an exceptional place to live and do business.
Oklahoma, constituent state of the U.S. It borders Colorado and Kansas to the north, Missouri and Arkansas to the east, Texas to the south and west, and New Mexico to the west of its Panhandle region. Oklahoma was admitted as the 46th state of the union in 1907. Its capital is Oklahoma City.
A powerful tornado in Oklahoma ripped roofs off buildings, destroyed homes, knocked down utility poles and forced an Air Force base to close.
Oklahoma, a state located in the south-central region of the United States, shares its borders with six states: Texas to the south and west, New Mexico to the west at the tip of the panhandle, Colorado to the northwest, Kansas to the north, Missouri to the northeast, and Arkansas to the east.
Oklahoma's nickname is the Sooner State. The state song is "Oklahoma!" from the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical of the same name. The state flag is an Osage warrior shield on a field of blue, with the shield crossed by a peace pipe and an olive branch.
Officials say a powerful storm churned up multiple tornadoes that barreled through Oklahoma, damaging at least 40 homes and sending emergency crews door-to-door in a hard hit neighborhood.