RSU Blood Drive Coming to Claremore Campus Wednesday, March 25

Rogers State University, in coordination with Our Blood Institute, will host a university-wide blood drive Wednesday, March 25.
 
Slated for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the blood drive will be held in the Dr. Carolyn Taylor Center upstairs in Conference Rooms B and C on the RSU Claremore campus.
 
All donors will receive a free short-sleeved, “Donor Champions” t-shirt while supplies last.
 
All RSU administration, faculty, staff and students are invited to participate. This event is open to the public, and walk-ins are welcome.
 
Schedule an appointment online or call 877-340-8777 for more information.
 
 

RSU to Break Ground on New Center for Science and Technology March 27

A dream more than a decade in the making is finally becoming a reality at Rogers State University.

RSU will break ground on its new Center for Science and Technology (CST) at 10 a.m. Friday, March 27, at the construction site south of the Stratton Taylor Library. Leadership from the state of Oklahoma and the Cherokee Nation will be on hand to deliver remarks.

The CST will become the new home for many of RSU’s growing programs in science and technology, including chemical engineering, medical molecular biology, cybersecurity and information assurance, robotics, and unmanned aerial vehicles, plus a proposed new program in nutrition science.

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RSU Senior Attends George and Donna Night Leadership Academy

When Claremore native Jarreka Hurt graduates from RSU, she will leave the Hill with a diploma in hand and a head full of memories.

Among these memories will be the time spent at the George and Donna Nigh Leadership Academy, an opportunity made possible for Hurt when she was named a 2026 George Nigh Leadership Scholarship recipient.

Students selected for this prestigious honor are required to exhibit strong leadership qualities, demonstrate community involvement, present academic achievement, and have graduated from an Oklahoma high school.

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RSU to Host Claremore Scholarship Breakfast April 2

Rogers State University’s annual scholarship fundraising breakfast makes a return this spring on the Claremore campus.

Slated for 8 a.m. Thursday, April 2, in the Dr. Carolyn Taylor Center ballroom, the Claremore Scholarship Breakfast is one of the RSU Foundation’s most significant events in raising funds to benefit student scholarships to the university.

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RSU Foundation Scholarship Application Priority Consideration Deadline March 1

Students seeking an RSU Foundation scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year should submit their applications within the next few weeks as the deadline for priority consideration is fast approaching.

For priority consideration, applications should be submitted by March 1, 2026.

 

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RSU Hosts Case Athletic Performance Center Ribbon Cutting Feb. 5

Last week marked the beginning of a new chapter in Rogers State University’s athletic program, as faculty, staff, coaches, student athletes and more gathered for a ceremony to commemorate the completion of the Case Athletic Performance Center, RSU’s new indoor practice facility.

“Today marks a milestone for RSU. This is a day we’ve been dreaming about for years, the completion of a project that’s been a long time in the making, and we’ve finally crossed the finish line,” said Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Chris Ratcliff.

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RSU Hosts ‘Fulfilling the Dream’ Panel Discussion Feb. 3

History came to the Hill this week as three of the figures heavily involved in Rogers State University’s establishment and growth as a university came together to reflect on the university’s journey to becoming a four-year institution.

Moderated by RSU President Dr. Don Raleigh, “Fulfilling the Dream: RSU’s 25 Year Journey to Excellence” brought together three figures instrumental in the development and shaping of RSU as a four-year institution – Dr. Joe Wiley, Dr. Larry Rice and former President Pro Tempore of the Oklahoma Senate Stratton Taylor.

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