OCU Holds 3rd Annual Scholastic Contest

On  Wednesday, February 7th, 225 students from 12 area high schools poured into Oakland City University for the third annual OCU Scholastic Contest.  President Dr. Ron Dempsey welcomed the students and advisors before introducing contest coordinator Dr. Sarah Wilson, Director of the Honors Program and Associate Professor of Chemistry.  Professor Wilson guided the Scholastic Contest…

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Scholarships Given Away at Thunderbolts Game

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On Friday, January 26, Oakland City University, the title sponsor of Faith Night at the Thunderbolts, gave away three $12,000 scholarships throughout the night at the Evansville Thunderbolts hockey game.  Scholarship applicants submitted their applications via a QR Code advertised by OCU and the Thunderbolts.  The three $12,000 scholarship winners are:  Faith Lindsey Bonneville, IN …

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OCU Appoints Dr. Cathy Robb to Provost

Dr. Cathy Robb

After a nationwide search, Dr. Cathy Robb has been named Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Oakland City University.  President Ron D. Dempsey announced her appointment at an assembly of faculty members earlier this month.  Dempsey stated, “Dr. Cathy Robb has been an inspiring educator and leader since she stepped onto the campus…

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Embracing the Digital Era

QR Codes for Viewbook

To keep up with an increasingly digital landscape, the admissions office has gone digital with its ever-present college fair staple- the viewbook. This new, innovative tool will offer a myriad of benefits and a fresh perspective for both prospective students and our cherished alumni. With a new modern spin and a fun digital flair, you…

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New Student Orientation

As the month of July winds down, the excitement of a new semester rises. August will bring the start of a new semester on the Campus of Oakland City University where many new students will enter to Learn and go forth to serve. Alongside the many traditions of OCU, new student orientation is one of…

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OCU School of Business Graduate Program 

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As I think about all of the options available for a graduate degree from the School of Business at Oakland City University, I can’t help but reflect on my own experience.  Several years ago, I completed a Master of Science degree from OCU.  While pursuing my degree, there was only one path: driving to Evansville…

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