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Newcombe, Randall and Dyke Families Named ECU Distinguished Family for 2025

May 7, 2025

East Central University is proud to recognize the Randall, Newcombe, and Dyke families as the 2025 Distinguished Family for their longstanding commitment to education, community leadership, and service at the Evening of Honors and Recognition event on May 16th at ECU Foundation Hall located inside the......

Oka' Institute, Chickasaw Nation, and Partners Celebrated for Outstanding Collaboration in Conservation Through Pulaski Award Partnership

May 2, 2025

ADA, Okla. - The Oka' Institute at East Central University was honored on the floor of the Oklahoma House of Representatives for its role in presenting the prestigious Pulaski Award to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Eastern Oklahoma Region on behalf of the National Interagency Fire Center......

East Central University to Recognize Mark Stringfield for Distinguished Service at 2025 Evening of Honors and Recognition

May 1, 2025

East Central University (ECU) is proud to announce that Mark Stringfield will be recognized for Distinguished Service at the university’s Evening of Honors and Recognition, taking place on May 16, at 6 p.m. in the ECU Foundation Hall, located inside ......

ECU Alumna Janey Thomas Exemplifies a Life of Service, Faith, and Commitment to Students

May 1, 2025

East Central University (ECU) is proud to celebrate the extraordinary dedication of alumna Janey Louise Thomas, for Distinguished Service, May 16th at ECU’s Evening of Honors and Recognition taking place in the Foundation Hall, located inside the Chi......

Computer Scientist and Chickasaw Technologist Urges Indigenous Inclusion in Global AI Policy at United Nations

April 30, 2025

Rusty D. Pickens, ECU Computer Science instructor, proud citizen of the Chickasaw Nation and a seasoned public interest technologist, delivered remarks before the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, urging the inclusion of Indigenous......