The RSU Film Society will present the neo-noir film classic “Chinatown” on September 17 at 6:00 p.m. in the Baird Hall Performance Studio. The 1974 film stars Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway and was directed by Roman Polanski. Robert Towne’s script earned him an academy award for Best Original Screenplay and is regarded by critics… Read more »
RSU Names New Development VP
Rogers State University has named Steve Valencia as its new Vice President for Development to oversee fundraising initiatives, planned giving, endowments and alumni programs. He begins at RSU on Sept. 30. Valencia brings more than 20 years of successful advancement work in higher education, including leadership roles for two fundraising campaigns that raised more than… Read more »
Jacob Everett receives Future Teacher Scholarship
RSU Alumnus Jacob Everett of Chelsea was selected to receive the Future Teacher Scholarship from the Rogers County Retired Educators and Support Personnel. Everett earned his associate degree in elementary education from RSU in 2018, and now is completing his bachelor’s degree in education from Cameron University’s program on the RSU Claremore campus. Through this… Read more »
Death of RSU Faculty Member Cathy Coomer
Update: 8/25/19 A scholarship fund in Cathy Coomer’s memory has been established at the RSU Foundation. Donations to the scholarship fund are tax deductible, and checks payable to the RSU Foundation may be mailed to: Cathy Coomer Scholarship Fund c/o RSU Foundation 1701 W. Will Rogers Boulevard Claremore, OK 74017 Please place Cathy Coomer Scholarship… Read more »
RSU Faculty, Students Published in Scientific Journal
How can you be healthy and fit? The simple answer is “less food and more exercise,” but Rogers State University biology professor Dr. Jin Seo and a group of RSU students hypothesized there could be some genetic components in the equation. Seo and his students have searched for “obesity” genes using the fruit fly model…. Read more »