Rogers State University Foundation’s largest fundraising event of the year comes back to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino next month with the return of the annual Red and Navy Royale.

Slated for Saturday, Nov. 8, the Red and Navy Royale is one of the most anticipated events of the year – an evening of entertainment, a steak dinner, and live and silent auctions, all for the benefit of the RSU Foundation to raise funds to benefit RSU students.

“This evening of entertainment, casino-themed fun, and generosity has become the signature event of the year for the RSU Foundation,” said RSU Director of Development Whitney Hocutt, “and this year promises to be even more exciting as we celebrate 25 years of Rogers State University being an accredited four-year institution.”

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Rogers State University welcomed members of the Claremore Area Chamber of Commerce to the Hill this week at the Chamber’s Issue Forum Luncheon.

Held Tuesday, Oct. 14, the event brought together members of the Claremore community for lunch, networking, and a presentation by RSU President Dr. Don Raleigh.

During his opening remarks, Raleigh expressed his appreciation for the Claremore Chamber’s partnership with RSU, noting the university strives to provide access to higher education in northeast Oklahoma, to maintain affordability, and to achieve academic excellence. 

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Members of Rogers State University’s student organization, the Criminal Justice Society (CJS), hosted officers from local and regional law enforcement agencies at the Coffee with a Cop event Wednesday, Oct. 15, on RSU’s Claremore campus.

Peace officers from nearly a dozen local and regional law enforcement agencies met with members of the Criminal Justice Society and other RSU students, faculty and staff for an informal gathering that allowed law officers to meet members of the community.

RSU’s Criminal Justice Society is a student organization that promotes academic excellence to make those who work within the criminal justice system more effective. The group is open to all RSU students and meets at 4 p.m. on Tuesdays in Room 129 of Herrington Hall.

Members of Rogers State University’s Department of Communications made a strong showing last month at the 2025 Oklahoma Speech Theater Communication Association (OSTCA) Conference.

Held Sept. 13 at the Wes Watkins Center at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, the conference highlighted the depth of RSU’s impact in communication scholarship and pedagogy, showcasing the accomplishments of faculty, the promise of current students, and the continued excellence of alumni.

Honorees from Rogers State University included Heather Tisdale, strategic communications instructor, who led a Mass Communication Division workshop titled, “Bridging the Gap: Using AI to Transform OER Textbooks into Engaging Teaching Materials.” Her workshop drew strong engagement, and she was also named the new OSTCA vice president-elect, after previously serving as the organization’s secretary.

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