May 20, 2013 -- Northwestern Oklahoma State University has agreed to a partnership with Strategic Marketing Affiliates (SMA) to manage the licensing of vendors who wish to use the school’s marks and logos.

May 20, 2013 -- Gary Adams of Sonic, in association with the M.D. Jirous Foundation, presented a $2,500 contribution to the Alva Sonic Scholarship to Skeeter Bird, Northwestern Oklahoma State University Foundation CEO. Each year, Gary and Karen Adams, owners of Alva’s Sonic Drive-In, give back to their community and Karen’s alma mater, Northwestern Oklahoma State University.

May 16, 2013 -- The longtime partnership between Northwestern Oklahoma State University and the Charles Morton Share Trust of Alva recently was recognized by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education during the Regents Business Partnership Excellence Award program. This connection has paved the way to provide many university improvements to better serve northwest Oklahoma.