Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC) recently announced the addition of Rogers State University to the Focus on the Future scholarship program, presenting the RSU Foundation with a check for $25,000 during an event held Wednesday, Nov. 19, at the company’s newly remodeled Reasor’s location in Broken Arrow.

BGC now partners with more than 45 universities and colleges in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma. The more than $1 million endowment to these partnering schools is a substantial representation of BGC’s dedication to education and giving back to those who aspire to build a better future in the communities it serves.

RSU’s Vice President for Development Steve Valencia is excited for this new partnership with BGC.

“We are thrilled that Brookshire, through its Reasor’s grocers, has chosen to partner with RSU and the Foundation to support student scholarships,” Valencia said. “This represents a significant investment in our students and their educational pursuits.”

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Rogers State University Administrative Assistant Tracy Thrun has been named the Staff Member of the Month for the month of November at RSU.

Thrun, an administrative assistant for the Department of Fine Arts and the Department of Communications at RSU, is the first recipient of the monthly award, presented to her Friday, Dec. 5 by RSU President Dr. Don Raleigh, Vice President for Administration and Finance Dr. Mark Rasor, and Staff Advisory Council Chair Audrey Baker.

This award is presented by the RSU Staff Advisory Council in partnership with university administration to recognize a staff member who consistently demonstrates excellence, professionalism and a positive impact within their department and across the university community.

Nominees exemplify teamwork, reliability, and initiative, while going above and beyond their regular responsibilities to support colleagues, students and the mission of the institution.

This monthly recognition highlights individuals who contribute to a culture of service, collaboration, and continuous improvement, making a meaningful difference in their workplace each month.

Nominations for Staff Member of the Month may be submitted online at any time throughout the year.

The Rogers State University Foundation is one of 14 recipients of the first-ever Legacy Grants awarded by the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET).

The Legacy Grants will transform the health landscape across Oklahoma by increasing access to health care and improving the quality of health care across the state, particularly in rural and underserved areas. 

The Foundation was awarded $3,017,000 to assist RSU in implementing a proposed Bachelor of Science degree in nutritional sciences. The program will help meet a regional workforce demand, especially in rural eastern Oklahoma, for dietitians and nutrition professionals to lower high rates of obesity, diabetes and other health issues that are caused by poor nutrition.

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Rogers State University’s CyberCats have earned the top ranking in the state for cybersecurity excellence, as well as placing high on the national level.

Out of 4,215 teams, RSU finished 40th nationally in the Fall 2025 National Cyber League (NCL) Team competition. CyberCats also finished in 14th place in the Western Division, competing against more than 500 universities.

This performance places RSU first in the state of Oklahoma, solidifying the university’s growing reputation as a leader in applied cybersecurity education.

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More than 100 students from high schools across Oklahoma converged on Rogers State University Thursday, Nov. 13, at the “Lead the Way: Campus Leadership Summit.”

Hosted by RSU’s President’s Leadership Class in partnership with the RSU Office of Admissions, the “Lead the Way: Campus Leadership Summit” was a one-day event which enabled Oklahoma high school juniors and seniors to gain hands-on experience while exploring new leaderships concepts.

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Rogers State University is now accepting applications for its new Master of Arts in psychology degree, with classes beginning next fall.

Slated to be offered beginning with the fall 2026 semester, this 33-hour program entails eight-week online courses which can be completed in as few as 18 months.

“This is the second master’s degree offered by the Department of Psychology and Sociology – the first being our Master of Science in community counseling designed to produce license-eligible counselors,” said Dr. Lori O’Malley, RSU Department Head for Psychology and Sociology. “Students in the MSCC are trained and qualified to become Licensed Professional Counselors in Oklahoma upon completion of the program.”

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