A new space at Rogers State University is now available for use by the RSU community to help those with sensory issues to manage stress and reduce potential anxiety. This semester, the university will open a dedicated space to accommodate those with unique sensory needs. “More and more, we’re seeing students who have been diagnosed… Read more »
RSU Instructor Publishes Research on Prairie Lizards in Scientific Journal
A Rogers State University biology instructor’s article about prairie lizards’ responses to predatory odors was recently published in an online scientific journal. Rance Kingfisher’s article, titled “Behavioral Responses of Adult and Neonate Sceloporus Consobrinus Lizards to Predatory Odors,” was published in November 2024 in the Journal for North American Herpetology. According to Kingfisher, the article… Read more »
RSU Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Richard Beck Honored at Retirement Reception
Friends, family, RSU faculty and staff members turned out recently to honor retiring vice president for academic affairs (VPAA) Dr. Richard Beck. Held Friday, Dec. 13, the retirement reception recognized Dr. Beck’s 16 years of service to the university and higher education as RSU’s VPAA. According to RSU Interim President Dr. Mark Rasor, VPAA is… Read more »
RSU Criminal Justice Grad Finishes Tulsa Police Department Academy with Top Honors
Rogers State University alumnus Hunter Brown recently completed his training at the Tulsa Police Academy, where the former Hillcat finished with top scholar honors. Collinsville native Brown graduated from RSU with a degree in criminal justice, after which, he went through the 30-week-long Tulsa Police Academy, graduating at a ceremony held Dec. 13 at the… Read more »
RSU Honors 34 Nursing Graduates at Pinning Ceremony Dec. 13
Rogers State University honored its 41st graduating class of nurses – the university’s first fall cohort – at the Nursing Pinning Ceremony held Friday, Dec. 13, at First Baptist Church in Claremore. Dr. Carla Lynch, associate dean of the School of Nursing and Health Professions, began the ceremony with the welcoming of students, guests and… Read more »