In early August of this year, the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, a South Asian country, witnessed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year rule ending with her resignation and fleeing the country. This was the climactic end of a yearlong student-led protest across Bangladesh that illuminated the need for change. Protests started after the Supreme Court changed…
University names new Chief Human Resources Officers
Oklahoma City University has appointed Blythe Benson as the university’s new Chief Human Resources Officer. Benson had served as the interim head of the OCU Human Resources office since December. Benson, a familiar face at OCU since 2007, has been vital to the university’s Human Resources department. Initially, she served as a compensation and benefits…
Campus community gathers for celebration honoring the student body
Recently, Oklahoma City University hosted its annual Campus Leadership Awards, honoring students, student organizations and organization advisors. Several new awards were introduced this year, including New Organization of the Year, Content Creator of the Year, and Student Government Association Leader of the Year. This remarkable moment for students also marked a pivotal moment for members…
OCU announces updates on FAFSA process
Following the delayed roll out of student information from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, educational institutions nationwide have received an influx of applications. The Oklahoma City University Financial Aid Office reports that it has received many completed FAFSA applications from The U.S. Department of Education. OCU Financial Aid Office has started integrating the…
Methane Matters campaign calls for reduced emissions
Methane is a key component in the world’s cleanest fossil fuel, natural gas. Yet, being clean does not make methane unproblematic. When released into the atmosphere, methane’s heat-trapping tendencies contribute directly to global warming. Methane is 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide when released into the environment and therefore has an extremely negative effect…
OCU soccer players win all-SAC acclaim
Seven OCU soccer players recently won individual Sooner Athletic Conference awards and made the all-SAC teams.
OCU soccer plays first season after Harvey’s retirement
OCU soccer has approached one year since their original coach’s retirement.
OCU cheer wins national championship
The OCU competitive cheerleading team are officially 2021 national champions.
Star setter makes OCU volleyball history
An OCU volleyball player recently secured a national title and two conference titles.
Women’s basketball defeated in SAC tournament semifinals
The OCU women’s basketball team ended their 2020-21 season in the Sooner Athletic Conference women’s basketball tournament semifinals.
Video: OCU students react to cold snap
Students respond to the recent cold snap.
BREAKING: Walker Hall experiences heater malfunction, flooding
Students were evacuated from Walker Hall due to maintenance efforts to restore heat to the building.
OCU hires Kevan Buck as new chief financial officer
Oklahoma City University hired a new chief financial officer.
Professors adjust curricula due to severe weather closure
Students and faculty are adjusting to curriculum changes caused by the power outage on campus.
ESA application frustrates students
Some students have had difficulty getting approval for emotional support animals.
SGA to start food pantry in conjunction with local elementary school
A Student Government Association member is organizing a food pantry to benefit elementary school students.
OCU Athletics postpones fall 2020 season
OCU Athletics has postponed the 2020-21 season due to COVID-19 concerns.
Nursing school partners with online university
The Kramer School of Nursing recently began a program partnership with Mid-America Christian University.
Students organize to support BLM
A small group of students and faculty hosted a Black lives matter demonstration on campus.
Campus Police Arrest Vehicle Burglary Suspect
Oklahoma City University Police Department arrested a man on campus on Wednesday, Aug. 19 for two counts of felony vehicle burglary, trespassing and public intoxication.
Athletic officials to determine sports season in coming weeks
OCU Athletics will make adjustments to the fall 2020 sports season due to coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns.
University COVID-19 guidelines affect classes
Officials from each school at OCU have adjusted the classroom experience to accommodate for new COVID-19 policies.
University announces Fall 2020 schedule
Oklahoma City University officials recently announced the fall 2020 semester would begin one week earlier than normal, on August 17.
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.
Sophomore Golfer named Women’s Golfer of the Year
Natalie Gough, business sophomore, was awarded Sooner Athletic Conference’s women’s golfer of the year.
Housing services move on-campus students to Cokesbury
Housing and Residence Life has been implementing safety precautions for students still on campus.
