Kevin Eagleson

Oklahoma

Senior News Reporter at OU Daily

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‘We can’t grow’: OU researchers raise concerns for future of projects following federal funding cuts

2 weeks ago | oudaily.com | Kevin Eagleson

In September, OU announced $498,129 in grant funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities had been awarded to university faculty members. On April 2, the funding was terminated. Because of funding terminations, research activities, growth and employment are being disrupted.
OU Gaylord instructor resigns, was subject of 3 Title IX reports alleging inappropriate conduct

3 weeks ago | oudaily.com | Kevin Eagleson

Journalism instructor Jay Gilmore has submitted his resignation and will not return next semester, Gaylord College Dean Andrea Miller confirmed to OU Daily on Feb. 28. The Daily has learned through subsequent interviews with Gaylord students and faculty and documents provided to the Daily that Gilmore was the subject of at least three Title IX reports during his time teaching at the university from August 2023 to December 2024.
Norman council member Austin Ball agrees to plea deal on embezzlement charges

1 month ago | oudaily.com | Kevin Eagleson

Ward 1 Councilmember Austin Ball has changed his plea from not guilty to no contest, agreeing to a plea deal on charges of embezzlement and making false statements in his campaign expenditure reports. Ball will serve a two-year deferred sentence. If Ball successfully completes the conditions of the deferred sentence, charges will be dismissed. According to court documents, conditions include a $50 payment Victim Compensation Assessment fee and a substance abuse evaluation within 30 days.
Oklahomans for Responsible Economic Development file petition appeal with Oklahoma Supreme Court

1 month ago | oudaily.com | Kevin Eagleson

Oklahomans for Responsible Economic Development filed a brief Tuesday requesting the Oklahoma Supreme Court hear their appeal of a ruling in favor of a challenge to the group’s referendum petition to turn the Rock Creek Entertainment District to a public vote. On Feb. 21, Cleveland County Judge Jeff Virgin ruled that the gist of the petition was insufficient.
Norman Ward 1 Councilmember Austin Ball pleads not guilty to embezzlement charges

2 months ago | oudaily.com | Kevin Eagleson

Ward 1 Councilmember Austin Ball pleaded not guilty to charges of misdemeanor embezzlement and false certificate by a public officer. Outside Cleveland County Special Judge Cory Ortega’s chambers, Ball told OU Daily he has not yet hired a lawyer, but said he was narrowing down his choices. “I’ve interviewed a few attorneys, had quite a bit of interest wanting to represent this,” Ball said.
Oklahomans for Responsible Economic Development to host town hall following petition ruling

2 months ago | oudaily.com | Kevin Eagleson

Oklahomans for Responsible Economic Development is hosting a community town hall at St. Stephens United Methodist Church on Friday at 6:30 p.m.ORED member, Paul Arcaroli, encouraged Norman residents to attend the event in an interview with OU Daily. “It’s important to be informed about the financial and social consequences of any sort of project that any stakeholder wants to introduce to the community,” Arcaroli said.
From Boren to Harroz: How university presidents work toward ‘herculean task’ of transforming OU

2 months ago | oudaily.com | Kevin Eagleson

This story will be featured in the edition of OU Daily’s magazine commemorating former OU President David Boren. The magazine can be found on racks on campus and throughout Norman and online in mid-March. With the sharp decline of confidence in higher education over the last decade coupled with political polarization surrounding education, university presidents' obstacles are growing. University presidents often enter their roles with lofty goals and visions of transformation.
David Gandesbery wins Norman City Council Ward 1, defeats Austin Ball

Feb 11, 2025 | oudaily.com | Kevin Eagleson

David Gandesbery defeated Austin Ball in the race for the Ward 1 City Council seat on Tuesday. According to unofficial results from the Oklahoma State Election Board, as of 7:42 p.m. with 1,235 total votes cast, David Gandesbery received 64.78%, or 800, of votes. Austin Ball received 23.81%, or 294. In a text to OU Daily, Gandesbery thanked his wife Catherine, campaign manager Russell Rice–who unsuccessfully ran for the Ward 2 seat in 2024–and his team.
OU Students for Justice in Palestine registers as student organization, gains resources for advocacy

Feb 7, 2025 | oudaily.com | Kevin Eagleson

After over a year of campus-wide protests, campaigns and advocacy, OU Students for Justice in Palestine is now a registered student organization under the Student Government Association. As a registered student organization, SJP will have access to SGA's auxiliary funds, the ability to reserve spaces on campus and access to primary funds once the organization has been registered for at least a year.
Ward 1 council member to turn himself in after warrant issued for charges regarding campaign fund misuse

Feb 3, 2025 | oudaily.com | Kevin Eagleson

Ward 1 Councilmember Austin Ball told OU Daily Monday he plans to turn himself in after a warrant was issued for his arrest on criminal misdemeanor charges of embezzlement and false certificate by a public officer. “I’m gonna handle it in court,” Austin Ball told OU Daily on a phone call Monday afternoon. “I’ll be turning myself in.”Austin Ball said he is working with his bondsman to determine if it would be best to turn himself in Monday evening or Tuesday.

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