RSU Receives Major Grant To Fund Distance Learning in Area Schools

Rogers State University has received a grant of $299,000 from the Oklahoma State Department of Education to enhance distance learning for elementary and high school students across Northeast Oklahoma. The grant recently was ratified by the University of Oklahoma Board of Regents, RSU’s governing board. The grant will enable RSU to provide advanced training for… Read more »

Announcement Made at WorldCom in Tulsa

Rogers State University and Carl Albert State College are teaming up to offer a four-year technology degree to the employees of WorldCom and other technology companies across Oklahoma. RSU and Carl Albert recently signed an agreement at the WorldCom offices in Tulsa to offer education and training to employees of WorldCom and a variety of… Read more »

RSU-TV Names Special Projects Coordinator

Paula Harrell has been named special projects coordinator for RSU-TV, the public television station at Rogers State University. Previously employed with Central and South West Corporation as a communication consultant, Harrell has a background in video production in a corporate environment. Harrell will be responsible for a variety of fundraising activities for RSU-TV. “I am… Read more »

RSU Announces Major Enrollment Increases

Rogers State University has announced a major increase of 18 percent in first-time freshmen and 17 percent in full-time equivalency enrollment for the fall semester, signaling the institution’s successful transition from a community college to a regional four-year university, said RSU President Joe Wiley. “The significant increase in full-time equivalency enrollment and number of first-time… Read more »

RSU Bachelor’s Degree in Biology Gains Accreditation

Rogers State University’s new bachelor’s degree in biology has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The bachelor of science (B.S.) in biology is the fifth bachelor’s degree to be offered by RSU. Last year, the university began offering bachelor’s degrees in applied technology, business information… Read more »