East Central University

06/01/2026

Tacos, Tigers, & Friends: The ECU OKC Social 🐯🌮

Calling all OKC Metro Tigers, partners, families, and friends! Join us for a casual night out at Taco Nation in the Wheeler District. No stuffy presentations or formal dress codes—just great food, drinks, and excellent company. Whether you graduated from ECU, love someone who did, or just want to hang out with local area folks, you are welcome here!

When: Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Where: Taco Nation (1741 Wheeler St, OKC)
Vibe: Casual & open to all ECU Alumni & friends. Grab a taco, buy a drink, and come say hi!

Please RSVP (https://tinyurl.com/ECUOKC26) by June 22, 2026 so we can give the venue a headcount. We look forward to seeing you and your guests there!

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

Learning isn't limited to the classroom!

ECU student, Eli Grasso, wrote about his recent trip to the Philbrook Museum in Tulsa with the Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society. Read about his experience and his thoughts on experiential learning at the link below!

https://ow.ly/8QMF50Z6eW0

05/23/2026

What a memorable day celebrating the East Central University Class of 2026 at Koi Ishto Stadium. Congratulations to all of our graduates on this incredible achievement. View and download your pics here!

Photo collection by East Central University

05/22/2026

Earlier this spring, nine students, faculty and staff representatives attended the Central Association of Russian Teachers of America (CARTA) conference in Austin, Texas, where they presented research papers and earned several awards for their Russian poetry recitations.

See what the students had to say about their experience here: https://ow.ly/Z74z50Z2qQg

05/22/2026

Campus will be closed Monday, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 26th.

Linscheid Library will also be closed for Memorial Day and will reopen regular hours on Tuesday, May 26th.

05/21/2026

This spring, students from the Stonecipher School of Business participated in the i2E Entrepreneur’s Cup, bringing home a combined total of $28,000!

Read about the student's projects here: https://www.ecok.edu/news/ecu-students-shine-at-the-2026-i2e-entrepreneurs-cup.php

05/20/2026

What does it mean to receive the George Nigh Award?

Hear from John Hargrave, CEO of the ECU Foundation and President Emeritus, and Dr. Stacey Bolin, Professor and 2001 George Nigh Award recipient, about the significance of being selected as a finalist and the honor of being named the winner.

The George Nigh Award goes to the top graduating senior from ECU an...

05/20/2026

Love and honor, strength and courage🧡

05/19/2026

“When I hear the students gasp as they walk into the Rotunda at the Capitol, I know the trip is a success,” said Dr. Christine Pappas, Chair of the Department of Politics, Law and Society.

Earlier this semester, 9 students from the department traveled to Washington, D.C., to participate in the DC Internship Experience 2026.

Read more about the trip here: https://ow.ly/QbAN50Z1OME