Anna Schmidt is a dance management senior and has served as the managing editor for Student Publications for the 2022 Spring semester. She will be graduating in May.
University calls community to donate for giving day
Oklahoma City University is asking alumni, parents, students, and partners to donate on April 28 for the Annual True Blue OCU Giving Day.
Chapel needs repairs, seniors asked to help
The Bishop Angie W. Smith Chapel has been a prominent feature on the Oklahoma City University campus since its dedication in 1968. Designed by the architect Pietro Belluschi, the chapel features a unique design and has hosted many weddings, chapel services, and even the inaugurations of university presidents. One of the chapel’s most notable features…
University partners with OKC Thunder on new graduate program
The Thunder Leadership M.B.A. program will start in August. The program will be managed by the Meinders School of Business.
Meinders selects three finalists in business dean search
The three finalists are Daniel Sem, Russell Evans, and Sri Beldona. All three finalists come from different backgrounds, yet all hold Ph.D. titles.
President Evans will be inaugurated on April 7
The festivities for the inauguration will be themed “Weaving together the OCU family.”
President Evans pushes for online programs
The university is starting the initiative by offering an RN-to-BSN program and MSN program at the nursing school.
SGA campaigns start soon, elections are next
Voting for SGA positions begins Monday, April 4 at 8 a.m. and closes Tuesday, April 5 at 5 p.m.
Business school conference empowers women
The Annual Women in Leadership Conference is hosted by the Meinders School of Business. The event is scheduled for April 13, 2022.
Norick Art Center Honors Women’s History Month
The Norick Art Center will be celebrating Women’s History Month through exhibitions and panel discussions.
10-year accreditation cycle brings HLC to OCU
OCU will be visited by a peer review team from the Higher Learning Commission Feb. 28 through March 1.
Virtual Career Fair Connected Students to Employers
Career Services hosted a career week for students from Feb. 14-20. The virtual platform Handshake supported many activities.
Three snow days halt university operations
The closures disrupted in-person and remote classes. Chief Dexter Nelson gives an overview of police operations.
Leak causes ceiling collapse in Mass Comm Department
A ceiling tile fell on the desk of Diana Haslett an Artist-in-Residence. The collapse damaged her desk, keyboard, monitors, and recording equipment.
OCU’s BIT Changes to CARE
OCU’s student referral service for students exhibiting signs of distress has changed its name to CARE.
SharePoint data vulnerability has been resolved
University records were accessible on the SharePoint server. The university says that student information has not compromised.
President Evans’ Inauguration Delayed
OCU will still celebrate the inauguration of Kenneth R. Evans this semester.
Star Beat podcast showcases students
The Star Beat podcast is led by students and was created by the OCU Mass Communications department.
Professor, alumnus release string quartet album
OCU music professor, Dr. Edward Knight and OCU alum, Or Kirbos have released an album.
OCU Keeps Costs Flat 2022-23
OCU will not increase tuition for the 2022-23 year.
Opinion: Students are feeling fall burnout
Members of the campus community share their views on burnout.
Julius Jones honored in demonstration and chapel service
To show support for Julius Jones the OCU Black Student Association led a walk to the university chapel service.
Lessons in Leadership with Seth Norcott
Alumn Seth Norcutt shared employment advice at the Lessons in Leadership event.
COVID-19 positive cases up from last year
Positive Cases Higher this Year – Why?
OCU mid-term COVID-19 report
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought an end to many campus activities. Students and faculty practice mitigation
TheatreOCU to participate in WTEA International Festival
Oklahoma City University’s TheatreOCU will be the sole American partner in the World Theatre Education Alliance’s (WTEA) International Theatre Festival this year.
