More than 20 Rogers State University graduating nursing seniors recently participated in an active shooter simulation to prepare them for potential “real life” circumstances they may encounter after graduation.

Working with members of the Rogers State University Police Department, nursing students learned about some of the very unexpected, but very real situations in which they may find themselves, specifically, involving an active shooter and how to respond.

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Rogers State University professor Dr. Carolyn Taylor has been named the recipient of the Robert Darcy Lifetime Achievement Award.

Presented Thursday, Nov. 6, at the annual Oklahoma Political Science Association (OPSA) conference in Enid, the Robert Darcy Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an individual who has made significant and sustained contributions to the field of political science in Oklahoma.

Dr. Taylor has a longtime association with the OPSA, having attended the annual conference for several years and having participated in numerous panels. In 2015, the organization named her “Teacher of the Year,” and in 2017, she was co-editor in chief of the OPSA’s journal, “Oklahoma Politics.” She has also published several articles in the journal over the years.

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Over the course of his career, Will Rogers lassoed many things: horses, bulls, a hat and one time, even a mouse.

But this spring, Oklahoma’s favorite son hopes to lasso something new: Rogers State University students.

Beginning in the spring 2026 semester, RSU will be offering a class about American culture as seen through the eyes of America’s cowboy philosopher, Will Rogers.

"Will Rogers' America" (Hist/Hum 4213) is a 3-hour senior-level course, described as “An interdisciplinary study and critical examination of the diverse and complex American culture between 1915 and 1935 as seen through the cultural artifacts of Will Rogers.”

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Veterans Day: A day on which Americans collectively honors its citizens, living and deceased, who have served in the U.S. military.

It’s a day on which we thank veterans for their service and their patriotism, and acknowledge their dedication to their countrymen, whether during a time of war or a time of peace.

Perhaps more than any other Oklahoma university, RSU’s history is uniquely tied to the military, as the university’s forebearer – the Oklahoma Military Academy – saw more than 10,000 cadets come through its hallowed halls during its more than 50 years in operation, many of whom went on to distinguished military careers, serving in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam.

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