The Oklahoma City University Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment is renowned throughout the country, consistently being one of the best-ranked dance programs in America, but what is behind the success of the dance program? Artistic Director Tiffany van der Merwe and Executive Director Melanie Shelley attributed this continued success to several things,…
OCU Encouraging Interfaith in Class and Beyond
Throughout Oklahoma City University, there is a multitude of religious study tracks including majors and minors, active religious organizations spanning a plethora of denominations and cultures and an overall inclusive environment appreciating and respecting varied ways of thinking. While OCU is Methodist-affiliated, many of the classes available are about religious pluralism and being able to…
Oklahoma City University Highlights Rare Spring Enrollment Numbers
Oklahoma City University’s Office of Enrollment Management reports noteworthy increases in university enrollment numbers during the Spring 2024 term. This comes after the office announced earlier this year that the university matriculated its largest class of first-year students in over a decade. According to University Vice President of Enrollment Management and Communications, Kevin Windholz, the…
Ethics Debate Team Takes on Nationals in Cincinnati
Recently, the OCU Ethics Debate Team, sponsored by the Meinders School of Business, traveled to Cincinnati to compete in the APPE Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl National Tournament. The OCU team qualified for Nationals after their undefeated first-place victory at the Rocky Mountain Regional Ethics Bowl back in November of last year. The National Tournament took place…
Celebrating Women’s History Month: Honoring Resilience and Progress
Women’s History Month has roots in America’s Women’s Suffrage Movement and serves as a time to honor women’s accomplishments and consider the history of women’s rights. The 19th century saw a rise in the movement, defined by powerful support for the right to vote. On March 8, 1857, a group of women from textile factories…
Dance School Offers Diverse Learning Opportunities
When most people think of the Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment, some of the first things that might come to mind is the amazing performances or the fact the school is known as a “Rockette Factory”. Everyone thinks of the incredible performance program, and how at just about any professional show you…
OCU Launches New Website
Oklahoma City University recently announced and published a new website design intended to provide an enriched online experience for users. The changes incorporate several visual elements, showcasing OCU’s values and vision. University officials worked on the new website for months, partnering with MRW to develop its design and development. The website’s home page has numerous…
FAFSA adjustments aim to make process simpler
In recent months, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) website has undergone significant modifications, aiming to enhance accessibility and make the application process run smoothly for students. These changes on the website came after “The FAFSA Simplification Act” was passed by Congress in 2022, introducing changes to the application process to simplify and…
Farewell paper plates: the Caf dishwasher is back!
If you have dined at the cafeteria recently, odds are you have noticed a slight change has been made. While the food itself remains the same, the plates, bowls, cups and utensils used in the cafeteria have transitioned from disposable to reusable. This recent substitution is all thanks to the new dishwasher that has since…
Real Life Pitch Perfect: A Capella Group Wins Quarterfinals
The International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella is not just for Pitch Perfect – it exists in real life, and OCU’s Tonal Eclipse is the winner of their quarterfinal competition. Tonal Eclipse is one of two a cappella groups here on OCU’s campus. It is an entirely student lead organization who do their own arrangements,…