TCC Names Dr. Leigh Goodson President, Fourth in College’s History
The Tulsa Community College Board of Regents voted today to name Leigh B. Goodson, Ph.D., as the fourth president to serve the college since it was founded in 1970. Goodson is the first female named to the role in TCC’s history and the first female president of one of the state’s three largest higher education institutions. provides the first two years of a baccalaureate education and key workforce training for the Tulsa area.
TTCU Offers Free Financial Education
Tulsa Teachers Credit Union began in 1934 as a way for teachers to help teachers. For that reason, “it’s a natural fit for us to offer financial literacy education,” says Donita Quesnel, vice president of marketing.
Tulsa Tech Student Awarded Biomedical Internship
Each year, the Tulsa Area Bioscience and Research Consortium (TABERC) selects exceptional students for its summer internship program to provide research opportunities for undergraduates who are interested in bioscience disciplines.
NSUBA Helps Adults Finish Education
A college degree is a valuable thing. It has the power to impact not just individuals but entire communities. That power of education is the very thing that makes Dr. Eloy Chavez, dean of the College of Extended Learning at Northeastern State University, passionate about his work. Chavez’s work focuses on increasing degrees among working adults.
OSUIT Names Nine to First Hall of Fame
There was a full house in the state room on April 11 for the Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology’s second annual Alumni Homecoming Reception.
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HELMERICH CENTER LEADER: President of the University of Tulsa Steadman Upham, left, stands with Duane H. King, Ph.D., who was chosen in April to lead the University of Tulsa’s new Helmerich Center for American Research. King served as vice president for museum affairs and executive director of Gilcrease Museum for six years. The 25,000-square-foot Helmerich Center for American Research, located adjacent to Gilcrease, is nearing completion and scheduled to open this fall.
Sun Life Financial Accepting Grant Applications
The U.S. Business Group of Sun Life Financial Inc. (:SLF, :SLF) today announced its Request For Applications for Sun Life Rising Star Awards grants from Tulsa/Oklahoma City Area nonprofit organizations that promote the academic achievement of under-served youth. Applications are available now at sunliferisingstar.com. The deadline for submissions is June 9.
Kristin Chenoweth Comes Home, Helps Students
Tony and Emmy Award winning singer and actress Kristin Chenoweth returned to her hometown and alma mater to celebrate the recently-completed construction and renovations at Broken Arrow High School. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was held March 13.
TCC Names Three Candidates for President
Three candidates for president of Tulsa Community College have been selected to visit and meet with employees, students and the public as part of the search to replace current President Thomas K. McKeon before his retirement June 30.
Cascia Hall Science Research Team Wins State
After a first place team win at the regional science fair, the Cascia Hall science research team, led by Sally Fenska, competed in the 2014 State Science Fair, winning the high school sweepstakes award for the team with the most category and special awards.
Two students won first place division I category awards, two students won first place division II category awards, and four brought home division I second place category awards. An additional 16 special awards and scholarships were given to Cascia Hall students, and senior Gage Holleman was selected for the fourth consecutive year to attend the 2014 International Science and Engineering Fair in May in Los Angeles, Calif.
Notre Dame Bus Tour Stops in Tulsa
TOUTING EDUCATION: On March 10, the University of Notre Dame’s Fight For Our Children’s Future national bus tour came to Tulsa. The tour is a cross-country, year-long effort to raise awareness for the profound impact education can make on a child’s life and to celebrate the unique role that Catholic schools play as agents of human formation and social transformation.
OSUIT Dedicates Renovated Training Center
Representatives from the SouthWestern Association were on the Institute of Technology campus in Okmulgee for a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony of the newly renovated space that houses the university’s Industrial and Farm Equipment Technology program.
Events Planned for Miss Helen’s 60th Year
Miss Helen’s Private School in Tulsa is celebrating 60 years this year, with a host of activities to honor alumni, students and faculty to celebrate and honor the memory of the original “Miss Helen Wingo,” who founded the school in 1954. Today, her daughter-in-law Lynda Wingo administers the school and Lynda’s daughter Jayme Wingo-Martin works with her.
Jenks Principal Creates Positive Atmosphere
Jenks Middle School Principal Rob Miller has been named the 2015 Oklahoma Middle School Principal of the Year.
Miller began his journey in education after spending 10 years in the Marines.
His father’s years in the military and the reputation of the Marines were all the reason Miller needed to join the ranks.
Bixby Teacher Overcomes Obstacles to Teach Fifth Grade
“If you really love something, you need to do it the best you can, every day,” says Alice Gorbet, Teacher of the Year at Bixby’s Central Intermediate. “That way you can be proud of who you are and what you’ve done.”
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