Recent News

Dr. Christopher Bean, assistant professor of history and Native American studies at East Central University, was honored earlier this spring by the Texas State Historical Association.

He received the H. Bailey Carroll Award for the best article that appeared in the association's Southwestern Historical Quarterly publication. His article was titled "Death of a Carpetbagger: The George Washington Smith Murder and Stockade Trial in Jefferson, Texas, 1868-1869."

Two families who are connected by football as well as marriage have been recognized as East Central University's 2010 Distinguished Family.

The combined Clements-Compton family was selected for playing an identifiable and significant role in the success of ECU as well as their respective communities.

Healthcare certification courses will be taught on the East Central University campus beginning June 21 by ECU's Continuing Professional Education Program.

The instructor-led courses are Medical Billing and Coding, the EKG Technician Certification Program, Pharmacy Technician Certification and Phlebotomy Technician Certification.

After two recent meetings focusing on agency grants and services and arts education issues, Oklahoma Arts Council staff are scheduled to return to Ada for a third meeting that will center on opportunities for artists in the region.

Students at East Central University with outstanding academic performance during the spring semester have been included on the President's and Deans' Honor Rolls.

A "sneak peek" opening will be held for Dallas artist Ron Clark's current series, Impending Presence, from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday [MEMORIAL DAY] in the Pogue Art Gallery in East Central University's Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts Center.

An author and historian who has provided commentary for a number of television and radio programs will speak June 2 [WEDNESDAY] at East Central University.

Tryouts for the ECU Dance Team, the group that performs at football and basketball games, will be held June 5 [SATURDAY] on the East Central University campus. Currently enrolled students or incoming freshmen may apply.