President Robert Henry connected to the campus community through videos, conversations and campus greenery.
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.
Law professor writes about Henry’s contributions, influence
Many of the President’s most important achievements came in the area of stewarding resources.
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.
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.
Trustee Martha Burger chosen as new university president
Trustee Martha Burger was named the 18th university president Sunday.
Trustee Martha Burger chosen as university president
The university will have its first female president.
Presidential search kept confidential, updates minimal
Officials plan for OCU’s 18th president to take office in July, but the search committee refuses to discuss progress on finding President Henry’s replacement.
Police chief resigns, department receives new oversight
The campus police department is undergoing personnel changes. Bradd Brown resigned as police chief, but will continue in his role through Dec. 31.
Campus Police Chief tenders resignation
Bradd Brown will no longer be chief of police.
President Henry receives honors
President Robert Henry is accepting three awards during November.
Trustees elect to increase university fees
Tuition will not change next academic year, but some fees will increase.
President Henry announces tuition and fees for 2018-19
Tuition will not change for OCU’s 2018-19 school year, but several fees will increase.
President Henry addresses racial profiling accusation
President Robert Henry is addressing racial prejudice on campus.
President Henry returns to office
President Robert Henry is back in office after a medical leave of absence.
Search committee forms as President Henry takes leave of absence
President Robert Henry is missing the beginning of the academic year while he is on a medical leave of absence until October.
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.
Law school dean steps down, returns to full-time teaching
Dr. Valerie Couch, dean of the OCU School of Law, is stepping down after five years.
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.
University trustee Ann Alspaugh dies at home at 81
One of the longest serving members of the board of trustees died last week. She served as a university trustee since 1981.
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.
Olympic gymnast to speak at graduation
This year’s graduation speaker is an Olympic athlete, businessman and philanthropist. Bart Conner will speak at the undergraduate commencement ceremony May 7.
