RSU to Host Panel to Discuss University’s 25-Year History Feb. 3

Two former Rogers State University presidents and a former state lawmaker and local attorney will participate in a panel discussion next month about RSU’s 25-year history as a four-year accredited institution.

“Fulfilling the Dream: RSU’s 25 Year Journey to Excellence” welcomes former RSU presidents Dr. Joe Wiley and Dr. Larry Rice back to the Hill, along with Stratton Taylor for an in-depth discussion Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 7 p.m. in the ballroom of the Dr. Carolyn Taylor Center on RSU’s Claremore campus.

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RSU to Host Winter Welcome Week Jan. 20-23

Rogers State University’s Office of Student Affairs will welcome students back to the Hill next week with a series of fun and informative events to help ease them into the new semester.

Winter Welcome Week will be held from Tuesday, Jan. 20, through Friday, Jan. 23, and include a variety of activities and workshops for students on RSU’s Claremore campus.

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RSU’s Office of Admissions will host several opportunities this spring for potential students and their families to visit RSU’s Claremore campus to learn more about the university’s degree options and life on the Hill.

“We’ll be hosting several events this semester for prospective students to visit (RSU) in person, to learn about our degree programs, meet with professors and see what life on the Hill is like,” said Tai Blevins, Campus Visits and Events Coordinator. “It’s one thing for a person to look online to see what we offer, but it’s very different to come in person, to see the campus in person, see if our environment is a good match for them.”

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RSU to Celebrate Investiture of President Raleigh March 27

Rogers State University will celebrate the investiture of Dr. Don Raleigh as its third president on Friday, March 27, during a ceremony at Claremore First Baptist Church beginning at 1 p.m.

A university president’s investiture is a formal ceremony marking the official installation of a new president. The investiture symbolizes the president’s acceptance of the responsibilities and authority of the office.

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National Gypsum Makes Donation to STEM@RSU Campaign

National Gypsum, through its Gold Bond facility in Pryor, has provided a $20,000 gift to the Rogers State University Foundation in support of its STEM@RSU Campaign.

The campaign is securing private funding for RSU’s Center for Science and Technology (CST). The CST is a 44,000 square foot, $35 million facility that will become the home for RSU’s programs in STEM-related disciplines, such as chemical engineering, biological sciences, robotics and cybersecurity. Construction is set to begin in March.

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RSU Honors More than 40 Nursing Graduates at Pinning Ceremony Dec. 13

Rogers State University honored its 44th graduating class of nurses – the university’s second fall cohort – at the Nursing Pinning Ceremony held Friday, Dec. 12, at First Baptist Church in Claremore.

Dr. Carla Lynch, associate dean of the School of Nursing and Health Professions, began the ceremony with the welcoming of students, guests and audience members, after which, RSU President Dr. Don Raleigh congratulated the new nurses during his opening remarks.

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