Nearly 30 RSU students were hooded during the university’s master’s degree hooding ceremony, held Thursday, Dec. 11 in Herrington Hall on RSU’s Claremore campus.

A hooding ceremony is a special academic tradition, usually for master’s and doctoral graduates, where a faculty member places the academic hood over the student’s head, symbolizing the completion of their advanced degree, transition to a scholar, and recognition of their scholarly achievement and mentorship.

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A gift of more than $4 million to the Rogers State University Foundation’s STEM@RSU Campaign will be used to construct the Center for Science and Technology (CST) and has pushed the initiative above its stated goal.

The gift is the largest in Foundation history and the donor has asked to remain anonymous.

“This is an extraordinary gift that represented a belief in our vision and recognized the game changing effect the Center for Science and Technology will have on RSU and this region,” said Dr. Don Raleigh, president of RSU. “We are honored and incredibly grateful for the generosity of the donor.

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Coast Guard veteran Ayla Hudson has been named Rogers State University’s new veterans affairs coordinator.

As veteran affairs coordinator, Hudson serves as the main contact for military veteran students and their dependents utilizing educational benefits and work with prospective students from application to enrollment through the management of recruitment and admissions procedures. “My public affairs journey with the U.S. Coast Guard has equipped me with a unique blend of strategic insight, creative communication skills, and a deep understanding of how to navigate complex issues to amplify organizational visibility and build public trust,” Hudson said. 

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Members of Rogers State University’s Esports team were honored recently at a ceremony to receive their national championship rings.

RSU’s Valorant Esports team competed in the National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC), in which they earned a spot in the postseason national tournament and finished on top to claim the program’s first-ever national championship.

Making the presentation was RSU Esports Coach Holden Craig, who commended the team members on their achievement. Congratulations, Hillcats!!!

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Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC) recently announced the addition of Rogers State University to the Focus on the Future scholarship program, presenting the RSU Foundation with a check for $25,000 during an event held Wednesday, Nov. 19, at the company’s newly remodeled Reasor’s location in Broken Arrow.

BGC now partners with more than 45 universities and colleges in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma. The more than $1 million endowment to these partnering schools is a substantial representation of BGC’s dedication to education and giving back to those who aspire to build a better future in the communities it serves.

RSU’s Vice President for Development Steve Valencia is excited for this new partnership with BGC.

“We are thrilled that Brookshire, through its Reasor’s grocers, has chosen to partner with RSU and the Foundation to support student scholarships,” Valencia said. “This represents a significant investment in our students and their educational pursuits.”

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