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OCU Alum Ascends to Presidency
August 17th, 2024: Southeastern Illinois College is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Karen Weiss as its seventh president. Dr. Weiss brings over 25 years of experience in higher education to her new role and has been a dedicated member of the SIC family since 1993, when she first joined the college as a…
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Brand awareness is a pivotal element in enhancing an organization’s profile among consumers and potential customers. Advertising, as a method, aids in distinguishing one’s brand. The matrix used to determine the precise ad placement for a company is specific. One thirty-second spot (commercial) during the last two National Football League Super Bowls cost seven million…
Read MoreOCU Gold Champions of Character
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has named Oakland City University a 2023-2024 GOLD Champions of Character Five-Star institution. The NAIA’s Champions of Character mission is to provide training to instill the values that build character so students, coaches, and parents know, do, and value the right on and off the field. Each year,…
Read MoreTEDxOCU 2024 Highlights
On Wednesday, April 19, 2024, Oakland City University held its second TED talk. The TED organization granted OCU the right to host its second event after a successful inaugural TED in 2023. The TED organization allows universities, communities, civic organizations, and others to host TED events. Only two actual TED talks are held in the…
Read MorePassing of Rae Murray
The Oakland City University community was shaken to find out that the former first lady of OCU, Rae Murray, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024. Rae’s obituary reads as follows: Rae Arliss Murray, age 89, of Fosston, MN, passed away on Friday, April 26th, at Cornerstone Living in Fosston. A funeral service was held…
Read MoreOCU 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…
Read MoreCommunity Garden Receives Grant
Oakland City University is proud to announce the winning of a $3,000.00 community enhancement award from The Community Foundation of Gibson County. OCU will be adding new features to the Community Garden this spring. The Community Garden will be all-abuzz with winged insects known for their role in pollination; yes, you guessed it, we will…
Read MoreScholarships Given Away at Thunderbolts Game
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 …
Read MorePassing of Derek Barton
Dear OCU Faculty, Staff, and Alumni Board Members, At 4:00am December 21, 2023, 1987 Oakland City University education graduate and OCU Alumni board member Derek Barton was called home to join our Father in Heaven. Derek grew up in Petersburg, Indiana, and lived in Ft. Branch, Indiana. Derek was a music and eighth-grade history teacher…
Read MoreStudent Ambassadors for 2023-2024
Greetings everyone, I hope this letter finds you all well! The Admissions Office has some great news. It is my pleasure to announce that the Admissions Office has 21 Student Ambassadors this year! After weeks of interviews and deliberating, it was broken down to 21 amazingly talented and gifted students. They officially joined our team…
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