The Tulsa-based Stuart Family Foundation has pledged $1 million to the Rogers State University Foundation and its STEM@RSU Campaign, marking a significant step forward toward meeting its $10 million goal.

The STEM@RSU Campaign was launched to provide private support for the construction of the $32 million Center for Science and Technology at RSU. The Center will become home to many of RSU’s STEM-based programs, including engineering, cybersecurity and information assurance, robotics, artificial intelligence and molecular biology.

“The Stuart Family Foundation has been friends of Rogers State University for a long time, beginning with the late Jon Stuart and continuing with current trustees John B. Turner and Susan Stuart Peterson,” said Dr. Larry Rice, campaign chairman. “Their investment in this campaign is a strong statement of support for the life-changing opportunities provided by RSU to northeast Oklahomans.”

The Center for Science and Technology is the centerpiece of RSU’s commitment to provide skilled graduates in the high demand occupations that are needed to grow Oklahoma’s economy.

Located near the MidAmerica Industrial Park, the Tulsa Ports of Catoosa and Inola, and Tulsa’s aerospace and technology hubs, RSU is uniquely positioned to provide educational opportunities to meet the business and industry workforce needs of the area.

“The Center for Science and Technology is a transformational opportunity for RSU to become a regional leader in the leading career fields of today and beyond,” said Dr. Don Raleigh, RSU president. “We are grateful to the Stuart Family Foundation for their generosity and belief in our mission.”

To learn more about the STEM@RSU Campaign and the Center for Science and Technology, visit www.rsu.edu/development-foundation/stemrsu/.

With a goal of meeting the critical demand for highly prepared teachers, Rogers State University began offering a bachelor’s degree in elementary education this fall with an initial class of 14 students.

RSU will showcase the program at an open house from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 17 in Room 131 of Herrington Hall. A brief program featuring remarks from Dr. Don Raleigh, president of RSU, and Sen. Ally Seifried of Claremore, is scheduled for 3 p.m.

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Rogers State University invites all alumni “Back to the Hill” for a week of fun, school-spirited activities and events for homecoming week from Sept. 26 through Oct. 5.

Hosted by the RSU Alumni Association in tandem with the Office of Student Affairs, RSU HOCO ’25 gets underway off campus Friday, Sept. 26, with the annual “Paint the Town” event.

At this traditional pre-homecoming activity, RSU students converge on Ne-Mar with the painting of various Hillcat-themed designs on the windows of participating businesses. Volunteers from various RSU organizations will be handling the painting duties with paint supplied by Spectrum Paint in downtown Claremore. Each decorated window will include the name of the organization responsible and a QR code to allow the public to vote for best décor. Prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place. Voting will remain open through Sunday, Oct. 5, at 5 p.m.

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Rogers State University President Dr. Don Raleigh and First Lady Angela Raleigh recently met with the incoming members of the President’s Leadership Class at an event on the Claremore campus.

Held Aug. 18, the Academic Enrichment Dinner with the President and First Lady is an annual event for incoming (freshmen and transfer) PLC and Honors Program students at which, the students can share a meal with the university President Dr. Don Raleigh and First Lady Angela Raleigh.

RSU’s President’s Leadership Class is a four-year scholarship program designed to foster and develop students’ leadership skills and to enhance their overall academic experience with scholarships available for those within the program.

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