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…
No education without representation
The editorial board discuss the lack of student and staff representation on the Presidential Search Committee.
Senior prepares for career in education, English
Natalie Gregg, English/education senior, aspires to teach the next generation about literature.
Education seniors move online, receive pass on field work
Education seniors will still receive teaching certification, despite not being able to continue in-person student teaching because of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Gallery: Continuing our education, but six feet apart
Even when we seem to be so far away from our university, it’s important to remember that our education is in our hands.
Editorial: Students encouraged to seek help for sensitive issues
The editors encourage students to seek information about sensitive issues for themselves and others in need.
Librarian lists books on important topics, student shares
An OCU student helped make sensitive topic resources more accessible to students.
Education students begin student teaching placements
Many seniors in the School of Education have started their student teaching this semester after several months of planning and preparation.
Editors argue for the support of professors, against budget cuts
The editors advocate for increasing professors’ scholarship budget after recent budget cuts.
Education students prepare for new assessment
A new assessment is being introduced to students in the Department of Education.
Letter to the Editor: OCU Compliments and positivity
Creator(s) of Compliments OCU write about positivity and staying hopeful.
Student educator organization to partner with music educators
The Student Oklahoma Education Association provides opportunities to learn beyond the classroom.
TESOL providing undergraduate program for students to teach abroad
The TESOL program is offering a new undergraduate certificate program.
Senior to be head wrestling coach at high school
Cassidy Jasperson, elementary education senior, will be coaching wrestling and teaching classes at Broken Arrow High School this fall.
Jewish Stars disappointed by recent racist vandalism
University officials and members of the Jewish Stars are speaking out against hate speech following racist acts of vandalism.
Music education senior teaches young musicians
Nayely Vargas Ramos is a music education senior, but at three different Oklahoma locations, she’s the one teaching.
Political rally planned in response to newly elected governor
A rally is being planned to voice concerns about Oklahoma’s education.
Alumna receives Oklahoma teaching award
An OCU alumna was recently granted a teaching award.
Music student teaches 11 hours a day to prepare for career
Abby McBroom, music education senior, splits her student teaching between four schools.
Students, faculty discuss potential Oklahoma teacher walkout
Many teachers set April 1 as a deadline for the state legislature to raise teacher pay. If a pay raise is not passed by this date, many school districts across the state have made plans to close.
Education senior teaches fifth grade classes at local school
Monica Hiller began student teaching fifth grade classes at Rollingwood Elementary School.
New scholarship program created for education majors
Education officials are partnering with Oklahoma City Community College to arrange scholarships in support of training better teachers in Oklahoma City.
New graduate education program announced
Officials recently announced the addition of a new master’s degree program in elementary teaching.The new program is geared toward adult students holding a bachelor’s degree in any discipline who wish to teach elementary-age students.
OCU adds Master’s Degree Program in Elementary Teaching
OCU officials have announced the addition of a new master’s degree program in Elementary Teaching. Classes in the program will begin in summer 2015. In a statement about the program, Elizabeth Willner, the director of teacher education, said that a need for more qualified public school teachers motivated university officials to begin the new program.
OCU student becomes Thunder Girl
Kayle Marshall, OCU senior, was selected as an OKC Thunder Girl for the 2014-2015 season.She has been selected as one of eight new women joining the 20 member squad. Marshall is a senior education major at OCU, and has been a member of the OCU Pom Squad since her freshman year. During her time on…
Phi Kappa Phi recognized with national award
The OCU chapter of Phi Kappa Phi, an academic honors society, has been recognized as a Chapter of Merit.
OCU’s chapter was one of 50 across the country to be honored with the distinction.
