OSU’s President Hargis sends a greeting

On his first day in office, President Hargis sent a greeting to the Oklahoma State University campus and talked about his optimism for the direction of the university. Hargis is the 18th president of OSU. Watch President Hargis’ greeting.

Murray State College selects 19th president

The Board of Regents of Murray State College recently announced that Dr. Noble Jobe has been named the 19th president of Murray State College. Read more.

Applications now accepted for free Summer Academies on college campuses

Middle and high school students should apply now for a program that lets them experience college life for free this summer while they explore future careers in math, science and technology. Read more.

RSC receives national honor

Rose State College has received national recognition for extraordinary contributions to community service, and was one of only 127 colleges and universities from across the United States named to the 2007 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with “Distinction.” Read more.

Boren announces student housing rebates for academic achievement

University of Oklahoma President David Boren recently announced that OU will be the first school in the Big 12 to offer a rebate based on grade point averages for those students living on campus. The initiative, the OU Academic Success Rebate Program, will reward academic excellence among upperclass and graduate students living in OU Traditions Square or the residence halls beginning in fall 2008. Read more.

SWOSU involved in wildland fire program

The Southwestern Oklahoma State University Parks and Recreation Management Department in Weatherford has become increasingly involved in wildland fire management education, and SWOSU is the only Oklahoma university providing federal wildland fire certifications. Read more.