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ECU avoids tuition increase for 2020-21 academic year

ADA – Although COVID-19 has impacted the economy, East Central University will not raise tuition costs or fees for students during the 2020-2021 academic year. “ECU is fortunate to be able to keep…

ECU to be closed in observance of Independence Day

ADA – East Central University will be closed in observance of Independence Day on Thursday, July 2. Offices will reopen on Monday, July 6, at 7:30 a.m. The Tommy Hewett M.D. Wellness Center will be…

Diversity, Inclusion Passions of New VP at ECU

ADA – East Central University will welcome a new Vice President for Student Development on July 13. Dr. Brandon Hill previously served as Vice President of Life Calling & Integrative Learning and…

Fulbright scholar Yoncha joins ECU Fine Arts faculty

ADA – East Central University welcomes Anne Yoncha, a Fulbright scholar, as an assistant professor to its Fine Arts faculty beginning in the Fall 2020 semester. She will teach 2D Design, Color Theory,…

ECU, Oka’ Water Institute to help bring $20 million NSF research grant to fruition

ADA – East Central University will play a key role in a recently awarded $20 million grant to study the intersection of land use, water availability and infrastructure. The National Science…

ECU welcomes Dr. Jeffrey Gibson as new Provost

ECU welcomes Dr. Jeffrey Gibson as new Provost ADA – East Central University welcomes Dr. Jeffrey Gibson as its new Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, effective July 1. He served in the…

ECU releases Spring 2020 President's Honor Roll

ADA – East Central University is recognizing students for their outstanding academic work during the Spring 2020 semester by naming them to the President’s Honor Roll. The President’s Honor Roll is…

ECU releases Spring 2020 Dean’s Honor Roll

ADA – East Central University is recognizing students for their outstanding academic work during the Spring 2020 semester by naming them to the Dean’s Honor Roll. The Dean’s Honor Roll is reserved…

President Pierson's statement on George Floyd incident

The following is an open letter written by East Central University President Katricia Pierson and emailed to all ECU students and employees on Wednesday, June 3, 2020: Dear Campus Community, The…

ECU announces summer operational hours

ADA – East Central University will be open to the public four days a week beginning Monday, June 15 and ending Thursday, July 30. As part of the phased approach employees will begin to return to…

ECU announces plans to reopen campus

ADA – As successful mitigation efforts against the coronavirus continue to progress, East Central University is cautiously taking steps to reopen the campus. Following a three-phase plan, ECU will…

ECU dean honored with ‘Public Trust’ award

ADA – As an educator, perhaps the highest honor one can receive is the genuine appreciation and gratitude of students. Wendell Godwin, dean of East Central University’s Stonecipher School of…

ECU announces 2020 Ataloa Awards

ADA – Even though the coronavirus has shuttered the accompanying ceremony, East Central University’s best and brightest Fine Arts students are still being recognized for their work. The Ataloa…

ECU’s Hada named book award finalist

ADA – An East Central University professor has been honored by the state’s Department of Libraries, whose “Oklahoma Center for the Book” has named his most recent volume of poetry a finalist for a…

ECU artists share senior exhibits online

ADA – With the coronavirus pandemic ruling out public showings, East Central University’s graduating Fine Arts students are sharing their exhibits online. The virtual art show is another first for…