New student enrollment at Oklahoma City University grew significantly this year, having a 12% increase compared to last year’s numbers, produced by the new curriculum, online courses, and hybrid recruitment methods.
Nursing school partners with online university
The Kramer School of Nursing recently began a program partnership with Mid-America Christian University.
Officials respond with optimism, flexibility, caution to reopening
Before classes began, academic officials and students responded to the risks of the coronavirus.
University COVID-19 guidelines affect classes
Officials from each school at OCU have adjusted the classroom experience to accommodate for new COVID-19 policies.
Nursing School donates masks, gloves to local hospitals
Kramer School of Nursing donated all of their supplies to St. Anthony’s Hospital and Integris Hospital.
Students, faculty remember nursing staff member
A former Kramer School of Nursing faculty member recently died.
Nursing students study healthcare in Mexico
Nursing students spent nine days helping communities in Mexico this summer.
Nursing senior works night shifts at local hospital
Loralisa Summerhays, nursing senior, moved from across the country to get where she is today.
Career Services officials to provide job opportunities with pop-up events
Career Services officials are beginning School Pop-up Days to provide career guidance to more students.
Nursing school ranked 12 out of top 75 schools
The Nursing School Almanac ranked the Kramer School of Nursing No. 12 in the southwest region in their 2018 list of the Top 75 nursing schools in the southwest.
Nursing school starts program for registered nurses at Mercy Hospital
The new location will be a two-semester program to help registered nurses with associate degrees get a Bachelor’s degree in science and nursing.
Nursing senior works toward goal of becoming dean
Rachael Bachhofer, nursing senior, prepares for her career by working at two hospitals between classes and clinicals.
Nursing student begins donation drive
The Student Nursing Association is accepting donations of feminine products and coats for the Norman school district.
Flu deaths in Oklahoma increase, clinic offers vaccine
The country is experiencing one of the deadliest flu seasons in the last decade.
Nursing officials institute medical simulation lab
Kramer West, which includes the Campus Health Clinic, soon also will include the Herman and LaDonna Meinders Nursing Simulation Center.
Health clinic to move to new location that provides easier access
By Kyle Wallace, Staff Writer The Student Health Clinic soon will have a new home, thanks to the physician assistant program and the Kramer School of Nursing. The west side of the Kramer School of Nursing West building is being converted from faculty and staff offices to the home of the new Campus Health…
Production focused on right to die laws to open in nursing school
A show taking place in the Kramer School of Nursing addresses right to die laws. Whose Life is it Anyway? is a play about a paraplegic man, Ken Harrison, who is being kept alive by his doctors and nurses. He faces the problem of having no control over his own life. “I think it’s a…
Creative peace symposium scheduled
A symposium focusing on peacemaking through education, networking and advocacy will be coming to campus.
Tenth annual 5K run hosted in honor of university volunteer
The 10th Annual Marianne Vanatta Race with the Stars 5k and 1 Mile Fun Walk is scheduled for 8 a.m. Nov. 2 on campus.
Spring enrollment begins this week
Enrollment for the spring semester began Monday for certain students.
Enrollment opened Monday for honors students and Tuesday for students who have completed 60 or more hours. All other students can register starting today.
University officials see enrollment increases in freshman class
By Susannah Waite, Editor-in-Chief This year Oklahoma City University has seen an increase in the number of entering freshmen students. There are about 340 domestic freshmen and 10 international freshmen students. Last year there were 326 students total in the freshman class. Enrollment services was pleased with the increase, Kevin Windholz, vice president for enrollment…
Fundraising needed to complete nursing school construction
After opening its classrooms in January 2011, the Kramer School of Nursing East is near completion.
Nursing school faculty inducts 90 students
Faculty from the Kramer School of Nursing hosted a ceremony Sept. 10 to induct 90 students who began their first nursing classes this semester.
Former OCU Faculty Member Dies
By Rikki George, Web Editor Former OCU Adjunct Faculty, Dean of Students and Associate Professor of Criminal Justice, Tom Heggy died on August 17. Heggy worked at OCU for more than 30 years, ending his career with the University in 2001. A celebration of Heggy’s life is scheduled for this Saturday, August 27, at 10:30…
Community celebrates nursing school grand opening
The Kramer School of Nursing celebrated its grand opening with a ceremony as a part of the inauguration activities.
From the Federal bench to the college classroom
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City University will celebrate the inauguration of President Robert Henry with a series of events beginning April 3 with a worship service and a concert production of the Berlioz Requiem. The theme of the inauguration series is “Make Our Garden Grow.” Leading figures in academia and dignitaries from far and near…
