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Oka’ announces full program for 2020 virtual conference

By LAURA BRIGGER ADA – Oka’ the Water Institute at East Central University is committed to providing practical solutions to water issues all Oklahomans face at its fifth annual Water Sustainability…

Education students learning through Covid-19 protocols

By GALEN HAWES ADA – With Covid-19 safety precautions in place across the East Central University campus, Education students are taking extra steps to obtain the learning experiences they need. As…

ECU receives $1.3 million veterans support grant

ADA – The U.S. Department of Education announced that East Central University has received a Veterans Student Support Services grant to help more student-veterans succeed in, and graduate from,…

ECU students adjusting to campus life during pandemic

By GALEN HAWES ADA – With Covid-19 safety protocols in place on campus, East Central University students are finding new ways to adjust – and succeed. “From what I see, students are adjusting to the…

ECU to close September 7 in observance of Labor Day

ADA – East Central University will close Monday, September 7, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Offices reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, September 8. ECU’s Linscheid Library will close at 5 p.m.…

ECU professor featured in statewide humanities podcast

By GALEN HAWES ADA – Keep your ears open, because you may hear the voices of East Central University when and where you least expect it. Dr. Joshua Grasso, a professor of English and Languages at…

ECU receives DOE grant to assist students

ADA – The U.S. Department of Education announced that East Central University is set to receive a federal Student Support Services grant in excess of $1.3 million over the next five years to help…

Return of ECU students a boon to local economy

ADA – East Central University’s ability to bring students back to campus for the fall 2020 semester while effectively safeguarding against further spread of Covid-19 spells relief for ECU’s bottom…

Water Sustainability Conference goes online for 2020

By LAURA BRIGGER ADA – In the interest of participant health and safety, Oka’ The Water Institute at East Central University is taking its Water Sustainability Conference online this year. The…

‘Tiger WOW’ kicks off safe, fun fall semester at ECU

ADA – Fall 2020 classes at East Central University begin Monday, August 17, with flexible instruction options available for students. Before getting down to business, however, students will have…

ECU Honors Program grants record number of scholarships to incoming 2020 class

ADA – East Central University’s Honors Program is welcoming its incoming 2020 class with a record-breaking number of scholarship awards. ECU’s 2020 Honors class includes 36 scholarship awardees and…

ECU awarded prestigious IMLS grant

ADA – Congressman Tom Cole congratulated East Central University, located in the Fourth District of Oklahoma, after it was named a National Leadership Grants for Libraries recipient by the Institute…

Linscheid Library a resource beyond ECU campus

ADA – East Central University’s Linscheid Library continues to provide key services to the campus and beyond throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, adapting its services to accommodate health and safety…

ECU welcomes new faculty for 2020-21 academic year

ADA – East Central University proudly announces its new faculty members for the 2020-2021 academic year. Fall 2020 semester classes begin on Monday, Aug. 17. New faculty for the fall 2020 semester…

ECU preparing for fall 2020 semester

ADA – East Central University is gearing up to reopen for the fall 2020 semester, taking every precaution to protect students, employees and campus visitors while taking a flexible approach to…