Oklahoma City University’s Office of Enrollment Management reports noteworthy increases in university enrollment numbers during the Spring 2024 term. This comes after the office announced earlier this year that the university matriculated its largest class of first-year students in over a decade. According to University Vice President of Enrollment Management and Communications, Kevin Windholz, the…
Editorial: Our wish list for the new university president
The editorial board writes down some of their ideas for the new university president, such as improved communication, diversity and inclusion efforts and switching OCU to renewable energy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
University president recognized in career services for more than a decade
The Career Services Center, where students can go for help with resumes, internships and career selection is named after Martha Burger, the current president of OCU.
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.
Three women chosen as university leaders
Trustee Martha Burger was chosen as university president March 25 and is the first female president in the university’s history. Alumna Jennifer Rodgers was appointed campus police chief Jan. 3. Jordan Tarter, English junior, was elected Student Government Association president March 27.
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.
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.
Presidential search committee must keep students updated on progress
The new president will take office July 1, but the search committee has not provided the campus community with information about the presidential search since November.
New university president needs personable qualities
The role can be daunting, so the new president has to be ready.
