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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
OCU announces meal plan/housing refund details
Oklahoma City University has announced it will be refunding some students by May 4 for a portion of their housing and dining costs in response to changes due to COVID-19.
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.
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.
Interim Diversity and Inclusion advocate selected
President Martha Burger has selected an interim Diversity and Inclusion advocate for the university.
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…
Campus police officer accused of racial profiling
A faculty member has submitted a grievance of racial profiling and harassment against an OCU police officer.
New interim provost to improve administration planning
The university’s new interim provost plans to streamline academic planning.
President Burger to host student listening session
A student listening session will be hosted by President Martha Burger in partnership with Student Affairs from noon-1 p.m. on Wednesday in the Great Hall in Tom and Brenda McDaniel University Center.
