The university president displays art from OCU artists in her new home, Wilson House.
Graduation details finalized, speakers selected
The day will begin with the baccalaureate ceremony at 9 a.m. May 5 in the Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel.
Henry connects with campus community through videos, tree plantings
President Robert Henry connected to the campus community through videos, conversations and campus greenery.
Henry receives interfaith awards, encourages peaceful conversation
During his time in office, Henry worked to promote interfaith dialogue and received several awards for his efforts.
Dr. Jan Henry defined her own title
First lady Dr. Jan Henry changed the dynamic of the president’s wife’s role by working full time in a separate profession.
OCU stand-up comedy highlights
John Mulaney couldn’t make it to OCU for a show, so we brought in his brother, Jimmy, instead. Here are the highlights from his set about OCU.
10 potential presidential candidates for OCU
Here are 10 qualities we’re looking for and 10 potential candidates that have them. Any of the following choices would be perfect for the OCU presidency.
Campus Police Chief tenders resignation
Bradd Brown will no longer be chief of police.
Search committee begins process to find university president’s replacement
The presidential search committee has begun the process of selecting a new university president, who is scheduled to take office July 1.
President Henry takes medical leave of absence
President Robert Henry will take a leave of absence until September for medical reasons.
President Henry to step down, take sabbatical
President Robert Henry announced he will retire as president in June of 2018.
President Henry to receive Lifetime Achievement Award
President Robert Henry is being recognized for his work in the interfaith community.
Editors encourage students to unite after election
Donald Trump became president-elect after beating Hillary Clinton by 62 electoral votes, but Clinton received almost 600,000 more popular votes than Trump.
15 things the election will not change
Students expressed concern about the changes America will experience with the new president. Change is inevitable, but we can count on these to stay the same:
Trustee Ann Alspaugh dies at 81
Trustee Ann Simmons Alspaugh passed away in her home Sept. 20. Alspaugh was the mother of three, the grandmother of seven, an executive, a community leader, a patron of the arts, and a philanthropist.
OCULeads kicks off with meet, greet reception
OCULeads: President’s Leadership Class program kicked off with a meet and greet with President Henry this week.
Wrestling teams end season without head coach
Head Coach Archie Randall was fired April 16. Assistant coaches, wrestlers, and university officials won’t comment on the matter because it’s a personnel issue.
Shakespeare sonnets to be performed
Select members of the OCU community, including President Robert Henry, will be doing a public reading of Shakespeare’s 156 sonnets.
Committee to review applications for financial officer
University officials began the search to replace the former chief financial officer.
Officials review academic programs
Programs placed in the “phase out” or elimination category, and some that were not, will be reviewed this month to see if they are functioning well enough to keep.
6 OCU Christmas movie sequels
Everyone loves a class Christmas movie, but here are some updates sure to resonate with OCU students.
Officials investigate controversial picture
Administrators launched an investigation Oct. 8 after a photo of a student in blackface circulated on social media. The student went to a party dressed as Jay Z and posted about it on Snapchat. She is seen in the photo with her face painted black, a practice known as “blackface.” Blackface represents a time when…
Message from the President: Diversity & Inclusion Task Force
I have been informed of what appears to be a clearly offensive and unacceptable post on social media that may have been posted by an individual or group of individuals who are affiliated with Oklahoma City University. In response, I have initiated formal complaint procedures under our university policy concerning actions that constitute discrimination, harassment,…
Director of Facilities Resigns
Director of Facilities Jeff Castleberry has resigned to accept an opportunity to serve as the Director of Facilities at the University of Oklahoma Medical Center Campus. Castleberry’s last day at the university is Nov. 25. Castleberry has served as OCU’s director of facilities since 2008, and has been instrumental in developing the facilities team at…
Book about fracking and the energy industry in Powerful Prose
By Submitted Oklahoma City University’s Powerful Prose series will continue with a presentation about fracking and the energy industry at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The presentation is free to the public and will be held at Full Circle Bookstore, the series co-sponsor, in the 50 Penn Place shopping center at 1900 Northwest Expressway. OCU President Robert Henry…
Director of First Year Experience Lee Hall retires
Director of First Year Experiences and Student Disability Services Coordinator Lee Hall retired Oct. 31.
