Photo Courtesy of Oklahoma City University On October 25th, 2023, the Oklahoma City University Board of Trustees convened and voted to increase tuition rates and fees for the upcoming school year. Beginning in the summer of 2024, the annual undergraduate block tuition rate will increase by 3%. This is on the back of the 3%…
President addresses students’ concerns
Several campus community members have expressed their thoughts and concerns about Dr. Kenneth Evans’s nomination as president-elect of OCU.
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.
No education without representation
The editorial board discuss the lack of student and staff representation on the Presidential Search Committee.
Re-elected SGA president, vice president devoted to communication, transparency, advocacy
Reid Powell, Student Government Association president, and Brittany Wyatt, SGA vice president were re-elected after running unopposed in the recent race.
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.
Third presidential candidate plans ahead for potential “enrollment cliff”
The third presidential candidate forum revealed David Brennen as the third 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.
The campus community reflects on U.S. presidential inauguration
The campus community reflects on U.S. presidential inauguration.
SGA donates budget to COVID-19 fund
A breakdown of SGA’s inaugurations, online transition, and budget donation.
SGA president-elect reflects on college goals, OCU career
Abby Banks, political science/philosophy/economics sophomore, has been named the new Student Government Association president. Her interest in law, however, has been many years in the making.
New SGA president runs unopposed, wins
Abby Banks won the position of Student Government Association President by acclamation.
Clara Luper scholar plans to start non-profit
Destini Carrington, psychology senior, is working to better herself and her community every day.
SGA starts 2020 with new resolutions, event planning
Student Government Association has new goals and initiatives planned for the beginning of this semester.
Government shutdown affects students, families
Students and their families are still dealing with the consequences of the longest government shutdown in history.
President Burger reflects on first semester in office
After having served as university president for her first semester, Martha Burger remains focused on the goals she set when elected.
Martha Burger inaugurated as 18th president
President Martha Burger was inaugurated as OCU’s 18th president Thursday in Kirkpatrick Auditorium in Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center.
Opinion: Columnist agitated with Oklahoma’s current state of affairs
We should take care of our homes because we have to live in them. But, for some in Oklahoma, that isn’t the case.
Editorial: Upcoming selection of leaders requires student input
Students should make sure their values are heard during the upcoming leadership changes, whether that’s by voting or simply voicing their concerns and opinions.
SGA election results in second round of voting
There will be a runoff election between Jordan Tarter and Randy Gipson-Black 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. March 27. Students are debating the legality of this decision.
Dear Crazy Kazoo Lady: A Bad Advice Column
Crazy Kazoo Lady has life experience and is ready to share it with the world. She’ll answer your questions and give you advice on everyday problems. Email any questions to chawthorne@my.okcu.edu.
OCU law alumnus selected as new member of board of trustees
A law alumnus has joined the the board of trustees and will get a say in the selection of the new university president.
Columnist critiques the Trump Administration’s first year
Jan. 20, 2018 marked the one-year anniversary of President Donald Trump’s inauguration, and it feels as though this presidency will never end.
Presidential search committee must keep students updated on progress
The new president will take office July 1, but the search committee has not provided the campus community with information about the presidential search since November.
