Spring Performing Arts events underway at ECU

March 3, 2026

ADA, Okla. - East Central University’s Department of Performing Arts kicked off the spring season with the department’s Solo Contest, March 2, in the Ataloa Theatre located inside the Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts Center......

Dr. Shirley Mixon to receive ECU’s Lifetime Service Award

February 26, 2026

ADA, Okla. – Dr. Shirley Mixon is set to receive East Central University’s inaugural Lifetime Service Award alongside Dr. Gerald Williamson and Becky Isaacs at ECU’s Lifetime Service Banquet on Saturday, March 28......

Lockmiller Lecture explores Contemporary Native American Performance Art

February 25, 2026

Ada, Okla. — The Department of Art, Design, Media & Communication at East Central University invites the public to the annual Lockmiller Art History Lecture titled Contemporary Native American Performance Art by Dr. Shanna Ketchum-Heap of Birds......

ECU’s Showtime to perform Steel Magnolias, March 5-7

February 23, 2026

ADA, Okla. – East Central University’s Showtime is excited to present “Steel Magnolias,” March 5-7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Chalmers-Herman Blackbox Theatre, located inside the Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts Center......

ECU’s Global Education Program to host Global Spotlight informational

February 23, 2026

ADA, Okla. – The Global Education Department and Global Education Committee at East Central University are scheduled to host A Spotlight on France and Brazil informational session inside the Chickasaw Business and Conference Center, room 216, Thursday, Feb. 26 at 2 p.m......