A new scholarship is emerging at Oklahoma City University, and one of the largest Coca-Cola bottlers in the U.S. is sponsoring it. A $75,000 donation was made by Coca-Cola Southwest and it will provide many opportunities for first-generation students to pursue a higher education. The Coca-Cola Southwest Beverage First-Gen Scholarship will provide scholarships and book…
Smith Named Miss OCU 2023 in 41st pageant
41st Miss OCU Scholarship Competition took place on October 22 in the Kirkpatrick Performing Arts Center where Evelyn Smith, a senior philosophy major, took home the crown after a stunning competition with 15 other OCU students. Miss OCU is a female pageant for students at Oklahoma City University who compete for the title, in addition to…
Religion alumnus accepted into Boston University
Jay Williams, OCU alumnus, has been accepted into the Master of Divinity program at Boston University.
Clara Luper scholar plans to start non-profit
Destini Carrington, psychology senior, is working to better herself and her community every day.
Students to paint mural honoring Clara Luper
Two students are planning to paint a mural on campus in honor of Clara Luper.
Editors argue for the support of professors, against budget cuts
The editors advocate for increasing professors’ scholarship budget after recent budget cuts.
Faculty scholarship budget cut in half
The faculty scholarship fund for professors has already been claimed for the semester after being cut half.
Vocal performance student wins scholarship
A vocal performance student recently won a scholarship for a full year of tuition from the Wanda L. Bass School of Music.
Nursing school to award new scholarships
Kramer School of Nursing officials recently announced a new scholarship called “The Kramer Way Scholarship.”
Guitar Institute scholarship honors deceased music student
The Celedonio Romero Guitar Institute is offering a new scholarship named after a former student who passed away last semester.
Meinders School of Business offers new scholarships
Meinders School of Business received donations from alumni during the summer that will improve the operations of the school and provide scholarships.
Area woman creates insane requirements for scholarship
“Don’t get me wrong – I appreciate any scholarship I can get, but it seemed like a lot for $50.”
Professor runs more than 70 miles for scholarship
Dr. Erik Heine, professor of music, completed a 12-hour endurance challenge to raise money for an endowed scholarship for music students.
Students confused about stackable, non-stackable scholarships
Some students can add their scholarships together until they pay for tuition, while others cannot stack their specific scholarship types, causing confusion and frustration.
Music professor trains to run 50 miles for scholarship
Dr. Erik Heine, associate professor of music, is competing in an endurance challenge to raise money for a scholarship.
Committee accepts nominations for outstanding faculty awards
The campus community has the chance to nominate faculty who have had a positive influence in their lives for a major award. The Outstanding Faculty Award committee is accepting nominations from the student body, staff and other faculty members commending teachers who have made an impact in their lives during the academic year.
Winners of Undergraduate Research Day Poster Contest Announced
The winner of the annual Undergraduate Research Day Poster Contest have been announced.The poster competition took place on Friday, Dec. 5, and included posters submitted from a wide variety of majors.
Officials rework scholarship, tuition requirements
University officials set a new mandate that tuition remission scholarships will only cover 16-hours each semester.Tuition remission is a scholarship that includes a percent discount on tuition for eligible full-time students.
Miss OCU 2014 crowned
Elizabeth Stolper was crowned Miss OCU 2014. Stolper, dance performance sophomore, competed in the Miss OCU pageant along with 12 other contestants. The pageant was Saturday in Kirkpatrick Auditorium in Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center. In addition to the Miss OCU title, Stolper also tied for overall talent for her lyrical dance to “You Raise Me…
Community celebrates nursing school grand opening
The Kramer School of Nursing celebrated its grand opening with a ceremony as a part of the inauguration activities.
