We all know leaders who naturally cultivate close and connected personal and professional relationships. The fruits of their hard work include trust, mutual appreciation and strong partnerships that weather the seasons of change — even when times are tough. How can you become a person who makes deep investments in your relationships with others without […]

The Meridian Technology Center STEM Academy was named a Distinguished High School by Project Lead the Way (PLTW) for its Biomedical Sciences and Pre-Engineering programs. This is the second year in a row that the school has received this recognition. Meridian was one of four schools in Oklahoma to receive the Distinguished High School honor […]

A little sibling rivalry goes a long way in creating a great academic outcome. For brothers Sam and Caedmon Shideler, that rivalry has finally converged in Meridian Tech’s Biomedical Sciences program. High school senior Sam gives his younger brother Caedmon advice and a little brotherly teasing about the classes he will soon take as part […]

Less than two years ago, Evan Frank was a student in the Information Support and Networking Systems program at Meridian Technology Center. Now, he’s Stillwater Medical Center’s 2018 Employee of the Year. Frank works as a Support Specialist for the hospital’s Information Technology department. In this role, he splits his time assisting personnel at Stillwater […]

Meridian Technology Center is helping the Perry Fire Department double the number of responders trained as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT), bringing the total to 13. The department received $38,263 from the Oklahoma State Department of Health’s Oklahoma Emergency Response Systems Stabilization and Improvement Revolving Fund (OERSSIRF) to enhance emergency response services to Perry residents. The […]

People love to hate meetings, but they are an important part of our work. When it comes to productive meetings, everyone in the room has a job to do, and we need to be clear about the expectations of that job. On March 12 as part of the ongoing HR Matters series co-sponsored by the […]

Students in Meridian’s newest program, Energy and Power, are already finding success. Walt Sumner had worked for 22 years at a telecommunications company before he took advantage of a company-wide voluntary early retirement offer from new ownership. During this time off, he heard about the program that started this fall at Meridian. “I could see […]

Change is an unavoidable reality of life. In our ever-evolving world, a leader must take responsibility for anticipating change, understanding its implications and guiding people through it. Doing this requires a blend of bravery, flexibility and determination. On February 22, during the Elevate Leadership series co-sponsored by the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce and Meridian Technology […]

Justin Hazzard, Director of the Meridian Technology Center for Business Development, has received the Leading Edge Award from the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce. The Leading Edge award recognizes an individual, company or organization that is leading the way in helping Stillwater become a recognized start-up community. Hazzard is the second recipient to receive the award. […]

Reading, writing and getting refocused after checking the 180 emails sent and received each day takes the average American worker 1,048 hours per year. That’s 52 percent of your time at work! Are you drowning in all this messaging madness? On February 12 as part of the ongoing HR Matters series co-sponsored by the Stillwater […]