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School of Aviation Announcement

University of Oklahoma

By The University of Oklahoma

November 11^th, 2022

School of Aviation Announment

On Nov. 7, at Max Westheimer Airport, The University of Oklahoma announced its plans for a major expansion in the School of Aviation, addressing Oklahoma's critical shortage of aviation professionals.

Airplane in hangar

University President Harroz greets VP of Research and Partnerships, Tomas Diaz de la Rubia.

Director of Aviation, Eric Wydra.

University President Harroz

Oklahoma Regent Rick Braught waves to the crowd.

Oklahoma Regent Rick Nagel address the crowd.

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and others listen to President Harroz.

President Harroz introduces the plan for the School of Aviation.

Governor Kevin Stitt talks about growing Oklahoma's Aviation Program.

Dean of the College of Atmospheric and Geographical Sciences, Berrien Moore III speaks .

Student Speaker

Andre-Denis Wright, Senior Vice President speak s to attendees.

Student speaker

The sun illuminates the student speaker.

Student speakers congratulate each other.

Student Speaker and her Parents.

School of Aviation Announcement

Governor Kevin Stitt address the crowd.

University President Harroz with the events speakers.

Students smile for a group shot.

Students hand out cookies too attendees.

Regent Rick Nagel speaks with Governor Stitt and others.

Event crowd.

Footnotes

Photos by Travis Caperton

FootNotes

Photos by Travis Caperton

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