Oklahoma City University’s Student Government Association passed its first piece of legislation to add the Smashburger permanently to the Kitchen 1904 menu under the name Burger’s Burger. Some may remember that the Smashburger was a limited-time item that Kitchen 1904 had already run, but under its new name, it will be a full-time item. The…
Editorial: OCU’s future was female, but what about now?
Three years ago, Student Publications put out a print issue declaring “OCU’s future is female!” Three years later, each of those women in those positions have been filled by men. What should OCU do moving forward?
Editorial: Our wish list for the new university president
The editorial board writes down some of their ideas for the new university president, such as improved communication, diversity and inclusion efforts and switching OCU to renewable energy.
Update: OCU names Dr. Kenneth Evans as new president
OCU announced on Mar. 23 that Dr. Kenneth Evans will serve as the new president of OCU following July 1.
OCU names Dr. Kenneth Evans as new president
OCU announced today that Dr. Kenneth Evans will serve as the new president of OCU following July 1.
Fourth presidential candidate looks to help OKC community through OCU
The fourth presidential candidate forum revealed Dr. Kenneth Evans as the last of four finalist candidates.
Second presidential candidate seeks to tell OCU’s story
The second presidential candidate forum revealed Dr. Michael Austin as the second of four finalist candidates.
First presidential candidate commits to community engagement, OKC involvement
The first presidential candidate forum revealed Dr. Bryan DePoy as the first of four finalist candidates.
OCU hires Kevan Buck as new chief financial officer
Oklahoma City University hired a new chief financial officer.
Letter to the Editor: SGA VP encourages OCU to value student input
Reid Powell, SGA vice president, writes about the importance of student representation in the search for a university president.
Update: Presidential search firm hosts forums
The search firm chosen by the Presidential Search Committee recently hosted virtual stakeholder forums.
Presidential Search Committee to host forums for community input
The recently established Presidential Search Committee selected a search firm to help find candidates to fill the position of university president after University President Martha Burger retires at the end of the academic year.
Nursing school partners with online university
The Kramer School of Nursing recently began a program partnership with Mid-America Christian University.
University responds to graduation hack with love, support
An unknown perpetrator hacked the virtual commencement ceremony on May 9 and displayed a racist and antisemitic drawing on the Zoom conference call screen.
Honorary commencement to occur online, working group deciding in-person date
On April 24, President Martha Burger announced an honorary virtual commencement ceremony will take place on May 9.
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.
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.
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.
Beloved professor dies of cancer
Dr. John Starkey, religion professor, died of cancer Jan. 11 after receiving treatment for several months.
Faculty scholarship budget cut in half
The faculty scholarship fund for professors has already been claimed for the semester after being cut half.
New director of campus police operations appointed
Campus police has a new interim director of operations after the interim chief of police took a leave of absence.
Update: SGA president signs resolution to suspend Kappa Sigma, Alpha Phi
Student Government Association President Trae Trousdale decided to sign the resolution calling for the suspension of Alpha Phi and Kappa Sigma.
SGA President passes resolution calling for Kappa Sigma, Alpha Phi suspension
Student Government Association President Trae Trousdale decided to sign Resolution 001.
Letter to the Editor: from President Martha Burger
As I wrote in an email to the campus community on Friday, it has been a difficult few weeks at OCU. I want to share with you again that the racial slur that was used as a team name, which has been reported about in The Campus, was completely inappropriate and unacceptable. This behavior will…
Senate passes resolution to suspend Kappa Sigma, Alpha Phi
A resolution calling for Kappa Sigma and Alpha Phi to disband has been passed by the senate.
