Rogers State University conferred degrees upon nearly 650 graduates during its 113th commencement ceremony Saturday, May 10, on Soldier Field on the RSU campus in Claremore.

OU Regent Eric Stevenson delivered the commencement address and offered words of encouragement to the graduates. 

“Graduates, as you step into the future, carry with you the spirit of service and the intention to give back. Make investments in things and people that fulfil you. Serve your purpose and make the world a better place. Surround yourself with a supportive and diverse group – your own personal board of directors – who will help guide you. Be open to their wisdom and embrace the journey ahead with purpose and passion.”

Congratulations to the RSU Class of 2025!!!

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Rogers State University honored its 43rd class of graduating nurses at the 2025 Nursing Pinning Ceremony held Friday, May 9, at First Baptist Church in Claremore.

RSU Associate Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Professions Dr. Carla Lynch welcomed the graduates, their guests, and members of the audience before addressing the nursing students.

“Graduates, once again we are making history,” Lynch said. “This past December we had our first ever fall graduates from RSU nursing. Today, we celebrate our spring 2025 graduates that hail from our Claremore campus, but also, our first Saint Francis extended campus. Partnerships such as this have allowed us to accept more students and positively impact the nursing needs for this region."

“Regardless of your home campus, each of you were likely challenged by nursing school in ways you never dreamed of when you began this journey,” she continued. “You have expanded your mind and spirit, and have tested your will repeatedly, and I am so pleased to be the first to congratulate you on a job well-done.”

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Over the years, social media has given rise to several memorable campaigns.

Whether it was the Starbucks Unicorn Frappuccino campaign, ALS Association’s Ice Bucket Challenge, or Nike’s “Just Do It” campaign, social media has served as fertile ground for ideas to take root.

Rogers State University student JC Battles has a message of his own that he hopes will go viral: Don’t Dis My Ability.

“For my capstone (project), I’m creating a social awareness platform/campaign based on my own motto, ‘Don’t Dis my Ability,’ which means that just because someone has a disability doesn’t mean they’re not capable and able to do great things,” Battles said. “It’s about focusing on someone’s strengths and abilities instead of their limitations.”

But it’s not just a saying for Battles. It’s a way of life.

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Rogers State University junior Skylar Scott was recently named the recipient of the illustrious Ruth E. Richards Rising Star Communicator Award.

Scott received the award at the Association for Women in Communications (AWC) Tulsa Newsmakers Luncheon Wednesday, April 30, at Southern Hills Country Club.

This honor, which includes a $2,000 scholarship, is awarded to female college students pursuing a degree in the communication field based upon their positive contributions to communication on their respective university campus and/or in their community, academic achievement and based upon how the scholarship would support their education.

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