During his life, Leon Dockrey was passionate about the power of education and enjoyed assisting others and witnessing them become successful.

Through an estate gift to the Rogers State University Foundation valued at nearly $1.1 million, Dockrey’s belief in education and giving back will live on in perpetuity through the Leon Dockrey Scholarship Endowment.

Dockrey passed away on June 5, 2024, at the age of 83 years.

See the full Dockrey Estate Gift to Impact Students at Rogers State University article

Rogers State University Master of Science in Community Counseling Director Dr. Michelle Taylor has been selected as a speaker at the 2026 Zarrow Mental Health Symposium.

Slated for Friday, Oct. 2 and Saturday, Oct. 3, the Zarrow Mental Health Symposium is an annual conference hosted by the Mental Health Association Oklahoma and represents a major gathering of mental health professionals and advocates, regional practitioners, researchers and educators.

This year’s theme will be “Re:Connect – Recovery, Resilience & Rebuilding Community.”

See the full RSU MSCC Director to Speak at Zarrow Mental Health Symposium article

Rogers State University RSU Marketing and Community Engagement Coordinator Andrew Marti has been named RSU’s Staff Member of the Month for August 2026.

In his position, Martin is responsible for all marketing and communication activities of Rogers State University Public Television, under the direction of General Manager Teri Bowers, in collaboration with production and programming, and in cooperation with other RSU departments.

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