The Oklahoma City University Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment is renowned throughout the country, consistently being one of the best-ranked dance programs in America, but what is behind the success of the dance program? Artistic Director Tiffany van der Merwe and Executive Director Melanie Shelley attributed this continued success to several things,…
Second Annual School of Dance Holiday Spectacular Draws in Crowds
The holiday season was kicked off this past year with the second annual Holiday Spectacular presented by the Oklahoma City University Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment, running from December 7-11. The Spectacular was a two-act dance show with performances comprised entirely of student dancers with more student dancers filling several management positions,…
Evans appoints Michelle Kiec provost
Kiec will start serving in this position on July 5. She will be replacing Interim Provost Helen Gaudin who has served in the position since 2019.
Meet the provost candidates
Three candidates are being considered for the position of provost. The university is holding sessions so that stakeholders can meet the candidates.
The Search for a new Provost begins
A search committee responsible for finding a new provost has been assembled.
Campus tech provides resources for digital learning in classrooms
Many of the schools and learning spaces across OCU recently received a technology upgrade.
Dance school changes name to define program
The Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Arts Management will no longer be known by that name. The school was renamed The Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment to help make the school’s purpose easier to understand, said Melanie Shelley, associate dean and professor of arts management. “It’s an effort for it…
