With a critical shortage of medical laboratory professionals across Oklahoma and the entire country, Saint Francis Health System and Rogers State University are creating a new pathway to help more students enter the profession and begin their careers sooner.  

On Monday, Sept. 21, Saint Francis and Rogers State University announced an affiliation agreement that will allow eligible RSU students to complete their final year of education through the Saint Francis Hospital School of Medical Laboratory Science. 

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A Rogers State University assistant professor and department head has been named the recipient of a grant from a Seatle-based non-profit organization to broaden technology education opportunities at RSU.

Technology & Justice Studies Department Head Dr. Curtis Sparling was awarded a $91,360 grant to expand hands-on technology education, college access, and workforce development opportunities for high school and university students through RSU’s Technology Pathways Initiative

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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