Rogers State University Assistant Professor Dr. Book Purdum has been named the university’s new head of the Department of Business.

In her new role, Purdum will provide administrative leadership for the academic department’s programs, faculty and curricular affairs in addition to her teaching responsibilities. Her duties will include overseeing academic planning and budgeting for the department, exploring and developing new academic programs based on projected student demand and workforce needs, leadership in developing and maintaining program accreditation, recruiting faculty, and establishing successful partnerships. 

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Whether building a one-story house or a skyscraper, no structure can stand without a solid foundation. The same can be said of a college education, which serves as the bedrock for a student’s career and future.

A prime case in point is Rogers State University’s pre-law preparation. RSU offers several majors, such as justice administration and political science, which prepare students well for law school. Additionally, students can join the Pre-Law Club on the Claremore campus for guidance on the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) preparation and the law school application process.

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Final touches are being made to the Rogers State University Fitness Center in preparation for its opening on Wednesday, July 29.

The Fitness Center is the university’s new fitness space, located in the space of the former bookstore inside the Dr. Carolyn Taylor Center on the Claremore campus. This dedicated workout facility will be available to all RSU students, faculty, and staff, providing a convenient place to stay active and support personal wellness.

Hours of operation will be 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, and 4 p.m. to6 p.m. Sunday. RSU ID will be required for access.

For more information, contact Roxanne Eddington, director of wellness and prevention, at reddington@rsu.edu or 918-343-8360.

Rogers State University’s communications and marketing team members took home several awards from the 2026 Oklahoma College Public Relations Association’s (OCPRA) Awards Competition.

Held Monday, July 20, at Choctaw Casino and Resort in Durant, the awards ceremony took place during OCPRA’s annual summer conference.

The RSU team took home a total of five awards, competing against universities of all sizes throughout the state of Oklahoma, including the Grand Award (first place) for Full Website (large-scale website creation or redesign); Excellence Award (second place) in Viewbook or Admissions Publication; Excellence Award (second place) in Infographic or Data Visualization; Achievement Award (third place) in Original Illustration; and Excellence (second place) in News Writing – Small Team.

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