President Robert Henry connected to the campus community through videos, conversations and campus greenery.
Politics professor impacted by Henry’s presidency, friendship
Daadaoui said the most important thing Henry taught him is to cultivate friendships.
Law professor writes about Henry’s contributions, influence
Many of the President’s most important achievements came in the area of stewarding resources.
Alumni share experiences with President Henry
President Robert Henry has supported students through the years with advice, recommendation letters and time.
Campus community benefitted from president’s political background, connections
Henry began his career at OCU in 1991 as faculty in the OCU School of Law, where he later served as dean and professor from 1991-94. He became the president in July 2010.
Henry reflects on accomplishments, hopes university continues to grow
Henry’s awards include the Governor George Nigh Public Service Arts Award in 2011, the Oklahoma Native Son Award in 2013, the Excellence in Leadership Award in 2015, the Spirit of Oklahoma Award in 2016, and lifetime achievement awards for his legal writing and interfaith work.
Trustee Martha Burger chosen as new university president
Trustee Martha Burger was named the 18th university president Sunday.
Meet the candidates: Presidential finalists meet, talk with community
The candidates are trustee Martha Burger, Dr. Myron L. Pope and Dr. Thom Chesney. They now are spending time on campus to talk to staff, faculty, deans, and students.
Graduation speakers to be announced
President Robert Henry chooses the undergraduate speaker with recommendations from Provost Kent Buchanan or trustees.
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.
University officials provide presidential search update
A search committee is working with an executive search firm to replace President Robert Henry, who plans to retire in June.
New university president needs personable qualities
The role can be daunting, so the new president has to be ready.
Stable tuition rates do not justify increased fees
The general university fee will increase by $10 per credit hour, making it $125 per hour.
Subtle racial prejudice still affects students
An investigation on the claims of racial profiling from a black student against campus police was completed within a week.
President Henry responds to claims of racial prejudice
President Robert Henry sent out an email responding to allegations of racial prejudice on campus.
Officials plan Indigenous People’s Day events
President Robert Henry wrote a proclamation Oct. 12, 2015, establishing an official day of celebration for Native American people.
Dr. Kent Buchanan named university provost
The provost search committee determined Buchanan was the top candidate for the position based on the survey data collected from students, faculty and staff.
Community responds to state representative’s anti-Muslim rhetoric
The interfaith community has come together to send a message after State Rep. John Bennett called CAIR-OK executive and Imam Imad Enchassi terrorists during a House interim study Oct. 25.
Interim financial officer appointed to CFO position
Catherine Maninger, interim chief financial officer, is the new vice president for business operations and CFO.
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.
University president offers Thanksgiving meal
President Robert Henry and his wife, Dr. Jan Henry, will give students who cannot go home for Thanksgiving a place to celebrate with the campus community. Henry is partnering with Sodexo to provide a Thanksgiving meal free of charge to students who are unable to go home because it is too far away. Lunch is…
Task force created in response to ‘blackface’ photo
Administrators will create a new task force as a result of a photo that surfaced last week on social media. A student is seen in the photo at a party dressed as Jay Z with her face painted black, a practice known as “blackface.” Blackface represents a time when white Americans would put dark paint…
President declares Monday Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Monday has been declared Indigenous Peoples’ Day by President Robert Henry. The OCU community will come together to celebrate Native American culture and its contributions to the larger society. The celebration will include a Native American honor song as well as speeches from Native American faculty and students. Henry will also speak at the event….
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…
Officials name interim provost
Dr. Kent Buchanan, assistant provost, has been named the interim provost and vice president for academic affairs. Buchanan will step into the positions July 1 after current provost Dr. Susan Barber retires June 30, according to an email that was sent out to the campus community May 7. Buchanan has been assistant provost since 2012…
