
Two RUSO Presidents Named 2022 Most Admired CEOs in Oklahoma
Two RUSO presidents were recently recognized for their leadership. President of Northeastern State University, Steve Turner, and...


NWOSU Presidential Search
President Janet Cunningham, of Northwestern Oklahoma State University, has announced her retirement, effective at the end of this...


Oklahoma's best kept secret: Regional universities
Regional universities are the best kept secret of Oklahoma’s higher education system. Not only do they offer students a quality...


Christopher Van Denhende named RUSO regent
The finance executive and RUSO alumnus will begin his term June 2021 The Oklahoma Senate has confirmed Christopher Van Denhende, of...


Oklahoma Joe: State must recommit to higher education as priority
Originally published in the Journal Record I graduated from Central State University, now the University of Central Oklahoma. I’ve...


Dr. Diana Lovell Named President of SWOSU
Dr. Diana “Diane” Lovell has been named president of Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford and Sayre. Lovell—who has been...


New Research Alliance Spotlights Regional Public Colleges
Rural, regional colleges are economic and cultural engines for the communities they serve. But these institutions receive little public...


NSU Optometry: Beyond 2020
Northeastern State University is very fortunate to offer many in-demand academic programs where graduates help meet Oklahoma’s...


SWOSU President Randy Beutler announces retirement
Southwestern Oklahoma State University President Randy Beutler has announced his retirement, closing out a 35-year career in education and p


Oklahoman Point of View: Best student outcomes are on campus
We have labored over whether to resume classes this fall at the six universities in the Regional University System of Oklahoma. After much t