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Duane Smith takes the helm at Oka' Institute

ADA – A new director is at the helm of the Oka’ Institute at East Central University. Duane Smith, of Duane Smith and Associates, stepped into the role of executive director on Feb. 1. Former Senator…

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Donation gives old air new life

ADA – Some old air finds new life at East Central University thanks to a donation from the City of Ada Fire Department. “We’re glad to be able to donate this equipment where they will get more use in…

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East Central University to close for winter break

ADA – East Central University campus and offices will close for winter break from December 18 through January 2, 2021. All ECU campus offices, including Linscheid Library, will reopen at 8 a.m.…

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ECU to present ‘Hello, Dolly!’ in spring semester

ADA – East Central University will present the musical “Hello, Dolly!” next February as its spring musical in the Ataloa Theatre inside the Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts Center. “In the past, ECU has…

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ECU Foundation receives $25,000 foodbank gift

ADA – The ECU Foundation is pleased to announce it has received an anonymous gift in the amount of $25,000 toward the advancement of the East Central University Foodbank. The ECU Foodbank provides…

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Fall 2021 Commencement set for December 11

ADA – As the semester winds to a close, East Central University’s Fall 2021 Commencement ceremonies are right on track. Fall graduates will be recognized at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 11, inside the…

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Dr. Christine Pappas honored with bench

ADA – Twenty years ago, East Central University invested in a young instructor who has since paid phenomenal dividends not only to the institution but to scores of students who have flourished under…

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ECU to close in observance of Thanksgiving holiday

ADA – The East Central University campus and offices will close Wednesday through Friday, November 24-26, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. ECU’s Linscheid Library closes at 10 p.m. Tuesday,…

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Hudnall exhibit opens on ECU campus

ADA – East Central University art student Tanner Hudnall will open his senior exhibit titled “Choices: A Pause for Reflection” on Friday, November 19. Hudnall, of Wewoka, will graduate with his…

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Johnson’s art exhibit coming to Pogue Gallery

ADA – East Central University art student and budding author Tiffany Johnson will unveil her senior exhibit titled “At Home with Myself” beginning this Friday, November 19. Johnson, of Allen, will…

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Social Work students prep community hygiene kits

ADA – As befits their future career paths, members of East Central University’s Social Work Student Association (SWSA) are finding new ways to make a difference outside the classroom. The SWSA’s…

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ECU student earns prestigious OETA scholarship

ADA – An East Central University junior has earned a $1,000 scholarship from the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA) as one of the state’s most promising media students. Cliff Tomlinson,…

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