Rogers State University’s Department of Technology and Justice Studies was recently awarded a grant exceeding $132,000 from the Center for Inclusive Computing (CIC).

This funding will enable RSU to implement a series of interventions designed to expand access and increase success in computing education across its programs.

According to Dr. Curtis Sparling, head of RSU’s Department of Technology and Justice Studies and the grant’s principal author, this grant supports the university’s mission to prepare students for the evolving workforce by combining technical knowledge with critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration.

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RSU’s cybersecurity team – CyberCats – has received a top national ranking by the National Cyber League (NCL) following its performance in the Fall 2025 NCL competition.

Held Oct. 13, the Fall 2025 National Cyber League Individual Game ran from 12 p.m. -8 p.m., with 22 CyberCats competing – one of whom finished in the top 100 nationwide.

Sayre Bennett, a graduate of the Bachelor of Technology in Cybersecurity program and current student in the Master of Science in Cybersecurity Policy, Governance and Training program, placed 83rd out of 7,826 competitors, finishing in the top 1 percent nationally.

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Rogers State University has named Dr. Kim Dyce as head of the Department of Teacher Education.

A native of New York, Dr. Dyce comes to RSU with more than 25 years of experience in education. She assumed duties in her new role at RSU effective Monday, Oct. 20.

“I am excited to join the Hillcat team and work alongside dedicated educators who are committed to enriching the learning experiences of our future teacher education students,” Dyce said. “This is an inspiring moment to be part of meaningful innovation, as Rogers State University continues to partner with school systems across the state to recruit and prepare the next generation of teachers.”

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Congratulations to Rogers State University graduate student Seyton Thomas on her recent crowning as 2026 Royal International Miss Oklahoma.

As Royal International Miss Oklahoma, Pryor native Thomas will represent the state in the international competition next summer in Orlando, Florida.

Thomas is a veteran beauty pageant competitor who has won numerous titles, among them, Miss Oklahoma Collegiate America. She is currently working on her Master of Science in Community Counseling degree at RSU.

Thomas will serve as the master of ceremonies for the upcoming Red & Navy Royale Auction and Dinner on Nov. 8 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Catoosa.

Every year, select college students have the opportunity to spend a semester studying abroad, courtesy of the Brad Henry International Scholarship.

This year, one of those Brad Henry scholars was Rogers State University’s own Isaac Dean.

As a Brad Henry scholar, Shawnee native Dean spent his spring 2025 semester not on the Hill, but amongst the hills of Swansea in Wales, United Kingdom at the prestigious Swansea University.

“It was an incredible experience – I made so many great memories and got the chance to see parts of the world I never would have (without the scholarship),” Dean said. “It was truly remarkable.”

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