Rogers State University will be hosting a series of events in recognition of Weight Stigma Awareness Week (WSAW).

Hosted by the Department of Psychology and Sociology, WSAW events will include panel discussions with the co-founders of WSAW on Tuesday, Sept. 8 from 12:15-1 p.m. in Room 312 in Preparatory Hall on RSU’s Claremore campus.

Oliver-Pyatt, founder, CEO, and Chief Medical Officer of Within Health and Chevese Turner, founder, president, and CEO of the Binge Eating Disorder Association will serve as speakers for this discussion.

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Rogers State University has been given the green light by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to offer its first three-year bachelor’s degree with a goal of meeting a critical workforce demand in northeast Oklahoma.

The State Regents on Thursday approved RSU’s request to offer an accelerated Bachelor of Applied Science in Workforce Development. The degree will offer options in Automation Manufacturing and Digital Systems, and Cyber Defense and Digital Forensics.

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Momentum is a word more frequently used when talking about Rogers State University. That sense of momentum is translating into enrollment growth at the school

As of Aug. 28, 2026, headcount enrollment stood at 3,536, an increase of 93 students or 2.7 percent from the same date a year ago. This marks the 10th consecutive semester of growth at RSU and represents the largest enrollment since 2019.

“I think there are many reasons why enrollment continues to rise, but it starts with the work and dedication of our faculty and staff,” said Dr. Don Raleigh, RSU president. “Students come to the Hill for a visit and they fall in love. They want to be a part of what’s happening at RSU

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