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ECU coach earns national Veterans Upward Bound scholarship

By GALEN HAWES An East Central University football coach has been awarded a national Veterans Upward Bound scholarship, a special honor earned through a very competitive process. John Sisco, a U.S.…

Ag Fest to be held at ECU on Oct. 23

By GALEN HAWES ADA – Some folks can talk about agriculture until the cows come home. They’ll have an opportunity to join the discussion from 1-5 p.m. Wednesday, October 23, on the East Central…

ECU Closed for Fall Break, Beginning Oct. 17

The East Central University campus and offices will be closed Thursday-Friday, Oct. 17-18, for Fall Break. The campus will reopen on Monday, Oct. 21, at 8 a.m. for normal operations and classes. ECU’s…

Annual Scissortail Creative Writing Festival Set for April 2-4

The annual Scissortail Creative Writing Festival returns to the ECU campus next spring to continue its successful run, marking its 15th year as the preeminent event of its kind in the nation. A trio…

ECU honors Crabtree family for video scoreboard contribution

East Central University President Katricia Pierson, far left, and ECU Athletic Director Jeff Williams, far right, honored the Crabtree family during the 2019 Homecoming football game for their…

 “Between Memories” to be Presented by ECU Theatre Department, Oct. 10-12

By GALEN HAWES ADA – The East Central University Theatre Department will present “Between Memories” for three performances, Oct. 10-12, at 7:30 p.m. each night in the Chalmers Herman Theatre of the…

ECU SCREENS Presents "Antony and Cleopatra"

ADA – ECU SCREENS continues its fall season with William Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, in the Raymond J. Estep Multimedia Center inside the Bill S. Cole University…

ECU to host Study Abroad Fair, Program on Tuesday, Oct. 1

The East Central University Global Education Office and Global Education Committee are presenting a Go Global Program and Study Abroad Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 1, inside the Bill S. Cole University…

Story of Freddie Mercury to be Performed at ECU on Tuesday, Sept. 24

A story and show dedicated to Queen lead man Freddie Mercury is set for Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the Ataloa Theatre inside East Central University’s Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts Center. The…

Psychology Training Clinic is Establishing Learning Foundation at East Central University

Meghan McManners believes nothing can prepare you more for earning a doctorate degree and becoming a psychologist than doing research. Those research tools can be found at East Central University’s…

ECU Jazz Band to Conduct First Concert of the School Year on Sept. 23

The East Central University Jazz Band, under the direction of Kirk Palmer, will perform its first concert of the school year on Monday, Sept. 23, at 7:30 p.m. in the Kennedy Band Hall inside the…

ECU Student, Baseball Player Killed in Vehicle Accident

East Central University is mourning the death of one of its students and baseball players in freshman Roman “Bo” Duren, who passed away in a vehicle accident on Sunday near Asher. Duren, a resident…

ECU to Celebrate Homecoming, Sept. 20-21

Whether it’s a ride in Cars, going on a journey in Finding Nemo or reliving your childhood with a Toy Story, everyone is welcome to experience East Central University Homecoming 2019 with a 3D Pixar…

Fourth Annual Oka’ Institute Water Sustainability Conference Set for Oct. 8-9 at ECU

The Oka’ Institute, located at East Central University, is hosting its Fourth Annual Water Sustainability Conference, Oct. 8-9, in ECU Foundation Hall of the Chickasaw Business and Conference…

ECU to Conduct September Poetry Series on Tuesday, Sept. 17

East Central University will conduct its annual September Poetry Series on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 6:30 p.m. in the Raymond J. Estep Multimedia Center inside the Bill S. Cole University Center. Paul…