NORMAN, Okla., Feb. 20 -- University of Oklahoma issued the following news release:

TULSA, OKLA. -The University of Oklahoma Polytechnic Institute has made the first of several faculty hires. These faculty members add expertise in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and software development and integration in preparation for the OU Polytechnic Institute's first classes, which will begin in August 2024.

The OU Polytechnic Institute will serve as a workforce solution for Tulsa and northeastern Oklahoma and align OU's educational and research capabilities with the needs and opportunities of the region's growing and dynamic tech-focused economy. The school will offer innovative programs to fill vital, high-paying jobs. The OU Polytechnic ...