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Alumni Luncheon Held June 1st

By Todd Mosby | June 19, 2024

The Oakland City University Alumni Association board of directors held their annual Alumni Luncheon on the OCU campus Saturday, June 1, 2025.  Members from the classes of 1974 and 1999 were celebrated as having graduated 50 and 25 years in the past from Oakland City College/University.  Our esteemed attendees were welcomed “Back Home Again” to…

TEDxOCU 2024 Highlights

By Todd Mosby | May 28, 2024

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…

Passing of Rae Murray

By James Wilder | May 28, 2024

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…

Oaks Win Game Three in NCCA World Series

By Andrea Turner | May 28, 2024

To start the day in Kansas City, the Mighty Oaks faced off against the six seed, Southwestern Christian University. After a rough first inning, Oakland City showed resilience and fought back to win the game. With this win, the team has secured a place in the championship round.   The Eagles got off to a hot…

2024 Honors Day

By James Wilder | May 28, 2024

  On April 24th 2024, Oakland City University hosted its annual Honors Day Ceremony. The Honors Day Ceremony is a special day for students as honorary rewards and specific scholarships are awarded to a lucky pool of recipients.   The awards ceremony honored the following awards to their respective recipients:  Alumni Scholarships – Dax Bailey, Gentry…

2024 Commencement

By Todd Mosby | May 28, 2024

Oakland City University proudly celebrated the graduation of 201 exceptional students on Saturday, May 4, 2024, on the Oakland City, Indiana campus. These graduates, with their hard work and dedication, have set a high standard for academic excellence and community involvement.  Chartered by the State of Indiana in 1885, OCU has been a beacon of…

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