With an intent to address a critical shortage of college-prepared elementary school teachers, Rogers State University will launch a Bachelor of Science degree program in elementary education starting in the upcoming fall semester. The program was approved by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education in June, and the Commission for Educational Quality and… Read more »
Getting to Know RSU’s Academic Advisors: Alexander Baassler
If you’re ever at RSU’s Stratton Taylor Library, it wouldn’t be out of the ordinary for you to find Alexander Baassler. Alexander, or “Alex,” is a self-described avid reader of novels, poetry, and much, much more. “I could ramble for quite a while about literature and what it means to me,” Alex said. “I also… Read more »
RSU to Commemorate 25 Years as an Accredited Four-Year University
This summer, Rogers State University will reach an institutional milestone as it commemorates its 25th year as an accredited four-year university. Upon receiving official accreditation by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) in 2000, RSU became a four-year bachelor’s degree-granting university. The NCA is the accrediting agency for colleges and universities in… Read more »
RSU Communications and Marketing Team Wins Statewide OCPRA Awards
Rogers State University’s Communications and Marketing team members took home multiple awards from the 2025 Oklahoma College Public Relations Association’s (OCPRA) Annual Awards Competition. Held Monday, July 14, at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa, the awards ceremony took place during OCPRA’s annual Summer Conference. RSU Graphic Designer Randy Riggs received a total of… Read more »
Getting to Know RSU’s Academic Advisors: Tanner Ray
Whether it’s on land or on the water, Tanner Ray is a fisherman at heart. When he was still a student, Tanner was an active member of RSU’s Bass Fishing Team, even taking home second place honors at the 2023 Oklahoma College Bass Championship with his then-partner Konner Holt. In his new role as an… Read more »