Several OCU mass communications and film students won awards in the 2020 Oklahoma Broadcast Education Association student competition.
Seniors vote on commencement date after ceremony postponed due to COVID-19
Students from the class of the 2020 voted on a potential date for commencement ceremonies in the townhall Zoom meeting today.
Acting senior prepares for new music release
Alison Sloan, acting senior, is working on her second album.
OCU moves classes online for remaining semester due to coronavirus
In an email to the campus community, officials said they made the difficult decision for the health and safety of the campus community.
OCU moves classes online for two weeks after Spring Break due to coronavirus
OCU’s Emergency Operations Center, developed in response to the Coronavirus outbreak, announced at 8:34 p.m. today through email and Blue Alert that classes will move online from March 23 through April 5.
Broadcast: Wrestler to attend Olympic trials for second time
Emily Wollenberg, Editor-in-Chief, interviews senior wrestler Rachel Watters about her journey as an athlete and her potential future at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics.
Film seniors put finishing touches on capstone films
Film seniors are preparing their capstone projects for a public presentation.
University officials respond to discrimination allegations
University officials are responding to allegations of discrimination and retaliation.
Broadcast: Students to travel to Taiwan for $250
Emily Wollenberg, editor-in-chief, speaks with Rachael Brown, study abroad coordinator, to hear about the OCU Doers Cultural Exchange Program in Taiwan.
Mass communications students recognized in national competition
Ten mass communications students and alumni were announced as finalists in the 2019-2020 National Undergraduate Student Electronic Media Competition.
Broadcast: OCU chosen to host Oklahoma LGBTQ Summit
For the first time, OCU will host the eighth annual Freedom Oklahoma College Summit which focus on LGBTQ advocacy.
University fees increase for 2020-2021 academic year
University general fees, housing and meal plan rates have increased for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Update: First police chief of color named
Oklahoma City University officials named a major with 33 years of law enforcement experience as the new police chief.
Broadcast: Students encouraged to stay wary of flu virus
Coronavirus is dominating most headlines, but a familiar virus is hitting close to home on campus.
OCU names first police chief of color
After months of a national search authorized by President Martha Burger, Major Dexter Nelson has been named to the position.
Broadcast: Printers added to Residence Hall lobbies
After a campus-wide update to the printer fleet, students now have access to printers in their own residence halls.
Students, officials share opinions on police chief finalists
The Chief of Police Search Committee recommended the two candidates out of 32 applicants after months of a national search authorized by President Martha Burger.
Beloved professor dies of cancer
Dr. John Starkey, religion professor, died of cancer Jan. 11 after receiving treatment for several months.
Campus police hires two new officers, searches for chief
William Citty, interim director of operations of campus police, said he has hired officers Kristal Reynolds and Roy Anderson, bringing the total officers to six.
Broadcast: Acting student meets voice of SpongeBob SquarePants, appears on Nickelodeon show
An acting student was recently selected to appear on Nickelodeon’s “Make My Nickelodeon Dreams Come True.” Megan Wilson, acting junior, visited Nickelodeon studios in Los Angeles. Emily Wollenberg, editor-in-chief, speaks with Reporter Jessica Vanek to hear more.
Broadcast: Esports club, teams looking for sponsorships
OCU’s Esports team is rising through the ranks and is now looking for sponsors. They’ve already gotten sponsorships from HyperX and Twitch and are looking for more. Emily Wollenberg, editor-in-chief, speaks with Reporter Erik Hamilton to hear more. Video by Emily Haan
Broadcast: Senator writes gender-inclusive housing resolution
An SGA senator has written a resolution calling for gender-inclusive upperclassmen living facilities on campus.
Theatre alumnus cast in Chance the Rapper music video
A School of Theatre alumnus was featured in a Chance the Rapper music video.
Interim diversity, inclusion advocate named
The university’s new interim diversity and inclusion advocate is attempting to pave the way for student equality and diversity celebration.
Homecoming to involve alumni
Homecoming is happening, and this year, it is bigger than ever.
Broadcast: OKCU back to OCU
After a two year experiment, university officials decided Oklahoma City University’s acronym, OKCU, will now change back to OCU.
