Recent Oklahoma Christian University student and faculty academic achievements:
OC is competitive:
Three of OC’s mass communication students, Josh Richardson, Jessica Estrada and Ryan Pendergrass, went to the Oklahoma Speech Theater Communication Association College PR student competition on September 8. Josh’s team won second place and Jessica’s team placed third.
OC is getting the word out:
Since fall 2011, Dr. Alan Martin, dean of OC’s College of Biblical ...
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Oklahoma Christian University’s fall enrollment of 2,271 students is the highest in the school’s 63-year history. The last eight years have featured OC’s eight highest enrollments ever, including the previous record of 2,258 students in 2007. “This is Oklahoma Christian’s golden age in many ways, including enrollment. We are thrilled with the spirit on campus and the momentum we have because so many students are calling OC home,” ...
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Oklahoma Christian University ranks as one of the best institutions in the western part of the United States, according to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges 2013 edition. Oklahoma Christian placed 43rd in the west and second among Oklahoma schools in the “Best Regional Universities” category. This is the 14th straight year U.S. News & World Report has honored Oklahoma Christian. Last month, the Princeton Review again recognized ...
Recent Oklahoma Christian University student and faculty academic achievements:
OC is addressing the issues in education:
Dr. Darin Martin, of our School of Education, presented at an international conference this past summer addressing bullying in teacher education.
Dr. Robyn Miller, Chair of Education, was named Editorial Reviewer for the Global Education Review.
Dr. Rhonda Morris co-authored and published with her students “Moving Reading into the Digital Age” in The Oklahoma ...
Seeing Michelangelo’s “David” and the Great Wall of China are just two of the many travel experiences students at Oklahoma Christian University will enjoy this semester on study abroad programs.
On Saturday, the university will send 33 students overseas to study in OC’s European Studies and Pacific Rim Studies programs.
The European Studies group will visit 20 countries while experiencing the region’s culture and history. After stopping in London, the group arrives ...
This week brought more good news for Oklahoma Christian University’s neighborhood.
According to an article in the Oklahoman, the Oklahoma City metro area has the lowest unemployment rate among the largest 49 cities in the country. The city’s unemployment rate, already the lowest among the nation’s large cities, fell to 4.8 percent in July.
The national unemployment rate in July was 8.6 percent.
CNN Money Magazine ranked suburban Edmond, which borders Oklahoma ...
Jill and Cary Brown of Midland, Texas, have given Oklahoma Christian University $1 million to fund student scholarships and renovate OC’s historic Benson Hall, President John deSteiguer announced Tuesday.
The renovation will include the Terry and Marty Johnson Administrative Suite. It will be named in honor of Jill’s parents, Terry and Marty Johnson, who served as Oklahoma Christian’s president and first lady from 1974 to 1996.
Benson Hall, named for former Oklahoma Christian ...
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (August 21, 2012) – Oklahoma Christian University continues to rank among the best colleges in the western United States, according to The Princeton Review.
Oklahoma Christian (OC) is one of 121 institutions The Princeton Review recommends in its “Best in the West” rankings. The region includes 15 states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
“We are ...
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (Aug. 17, 2012) – Oklahoma Christian University will inaugurate John deSteiguer as its seventh president on Monday, Aug. 27.
The installation ceremony, scheduled for 11 a.m. in the Payne Athletic Center, will highlight a week of special activities to celebrate deSteiguer’s presidency and the start of the 2012-13 academic year. Aug. 27 also is the first day of the fall semester at Oklahoma Christian.
In addition to OC representatives, participants in the ...
Congratulations to alumna Kelly Luallin!
The 2009 graduate, who majored in youth ministry and minored in marketing, was named to the 2012 Top 20 Under 40 list of businesspeople in Edmond by the Business Times.
These 20 high-achievers were nominated by the community and are positively affecting businesses and the city. Kelly serves as a sales counselor for Copper Lake Estates retirement community.
The magazine talked about one of Kelly's passions, working with the local animal shelter:...
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Chickasaw Nation governor Bill Anoatubby will be the keynote speaker for Oklahoma Christian University’s summer commencement ceremony on Aug. 18.
Eighty-three students will receive their graduate degrees in the ceremony, to be held in OC’s Hardeman Auditorium at 10:30 a.m.
Originally from Tishomingo, Okla., Gov. Anoatubby began work for the Chickasaw Nation in 1975. Prior to his 1987 election as governor, he directed the tribe’s health services ...
Missionary and military families returning to the United States often feel overwhelmed. For many, especially children, their home country is the one in which they have spent the least amount of time. For others, their country is not the same as when they left.
To assist these families in reintegrating into the United States, Oklahoma Christian University is hosting Global Reunion 2012 from July 25 to July 29.
The camp is for those aged 13 and older. Directors Kent and Nancy Hartman, ...
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Christian University ranked in the top 10 nationally among all higher education institutions with a school-record 11 Capital One Academic All-America selections during the 2011-12 academic year.
Oklahoma Christian’s total was tied for ninth overall, sixth among NAIA institutions and No. 1 among Oklahoma colleges and universities. OC was one of only 18 schools nationally that had at least 10 honorees. OC was a part of the Academic All-America award program&...
Oklahoma Christian University is proud to welcome four National Merit Scholars from Oklahoma in the 2012 freshman class. Those students are:
Kaler Campbell, a graduate of Edmond Memorial High School, who will pursue a double major in religious service/chemistry;
Benjamin Hartman, a homeschool graduate, who will study pre-law;
Anna Taylor, a graduate of Oklahoma Christian Academy, who will study mechanical engineering;
Marlee Marie Pagels, a graduate of Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics...
The NCAA has approved OC’s application to start the three-year membership process for entry into Division II. OC will compete as a member of the Heartland Conference. Click here to read the full story on www.oceagles.com.
