The campus had a close call with a tornado. Some students believe OCU was unprepared.
Editorial: Editors urge OCU to improve communication with students
The editorial board encourages the university to improve communication with students, especially during times of crisis
Blizzard causes remote learning, class cancelation, controlled power outages
On Feb 12. a university email announced all classes and activities will be remote Feb. 15-17 due to inclement weather conditions. Students who remain on campus were advised to use caution when traveling outside due to low temperatures and potentially slick surfaces.
BREAKING: Methodist Hall flooded from pipe burst
On Feb. 15 a water pipe burst in a common area of the fourth floor of Methodist Hall causing flooding and temporary evacuations.
Campus police test new intercom system for active shooters
The police intercom system tested a new type of phone during an emergency drill.
New police chief works to improve safety on campus
Rusty Pyle was promoted to chief of police after serving as interim chief since spring. Pyle officially became chief July 1 and was recognized July 17 at a pinning and swearing-in ceremony. “The position was open, and the university had the confidence in me to pick up the job and do what needs to be…
Students learn emergency procedures
Students, faculty and staff learned last month about what to do in emergency situations.
Students encouraged to prepare for severe weather season
As tornado season approaches, university officials said they want students to feel prepared and capable in extreme weather situations.
Students stuck outside buildings during campus lockdown
The lockdown on Feb. 15 was issued to keep students safe inside school buildings, but some were stuck outside waiting for it to end.
Blue Alerts tell students to go into lockdown
OCU and Oklahoma City police are searching for suspects in a possible shooting near campus.
University closed today
The university closed today Jan. 13 due to inclement weather forecasts throughout the week. Students took to social media to express their happiness for the day off.
University closes due to inclement weather
The main campus and the School of Law will be closed March 4 due to inclement weather. The closing was announced through a Blue Alert that was sent out to students, faculty and staff around 11 p.m. March 3. Keep checking MediaOCU for more updates.
