TRiO offers support in several different ways

By NICHOLAS DUNBAR, Staff Writer TRiO Student Support Services is an organization at Eastern located on the first floor of Johnston Hall specializing in helping students succeed. Their main goal is to prepare students not only for on-campus but for larger universities and/or beginning their careers. SSS is funded by the U.S. Department of Education,…

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Eastern celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

By JORDAN JONES, Staff Writer The Eastern campus is a very diverse cultural environment. With students from several different countries, student services decided to honor Hispanic Heritage Month. They did this by having a movie on the lawn. The movie played was “McFarland USA.” This movie is about a coach who moves into predominantly Latino…

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Eastern recognizes scholars in McAlester

By NICHOLAS DUNBAR, Staff Writer On Thursday, Sept. 21, the second scholar reception presented by the Alumni Association was held at Eastern’s Mcalester campus. Being much smaller than the one held in Wilburton, around 40 people were attending.  There were free snacks and drinks as well as five door prizes given out including three gift…

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Eastern scholars honored in Wilburton

By NATHAN VINCENT, Staff Writer On Sept. 19,  Eastern hosted the annual scholarship reception on the Wilburton campus. Eastern President Dr. Janet Wansick started the reception with a welcome speech for all of the families that had traveled. Teresa Brady, Executive Director for Foundation/ Alumni Relations, also welcomed everyone and acted as host for the…

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Honorees announced for Eastern’s Sapphire Ball scholarship fundraiser on April 8

EOSC NEWS WILBURTON, Okla. – The honorees have been announced for Eastern Oklahoma State College’s 13th annual Sapphire Ball scholarship fundraiser on Saturday, April 8. The annual black-tie event honors outstanding alumni, employees and supporters of the college while raising funds for student scholarships. The 2023 honorees include Kelbie Kennedy of Buffalo Valley, OK (Class…

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College prepares for weeklong celebration: 85th annual Homecoming celebration Nov. 7-12

Eastern Oklahoma State College will host a week full of activities and events for the college’s 85th annual Homecoming celebration Nov. 7-12 in Wilburton. The theme of this year’s event is “Back to the E.” In addition to the numerous student activities planned across campus, Eastern will proudly welcome alumni and community members to a variety…

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National FFA Organization names Eastern’s Victery American Star finalist

Eastern Oklahoma State College sophomore Emma Victery was recently named one of four National FFA American Star finalists in the area of agricultural placement. Her beef production supervised agricultural experience consists of working for Victery Farms, located in rural Ninnekah, Okla. In addition to raising commercial cattle, the operation also raises seedstock bulls and replacement…

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Three Eastern graduates to be inducted into the Alumni Association’s Hall of Fame

EOSC Staff Reports The Eastern Oklahoma State College Alumni Association will induct three deserving graduates into its Hall of Fame during a Homecoming celebration on Friday, Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. The 2022 inductees include Dr. Sidney Carter, Mr. Jim Fitch, and the late Senator Billy Mickle. Established in 1988, the Alumni Association Hall of Fame…

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State Regents recognize partnership between Eastern and the Caring Hands Healthcare Centers

EOSC Marketing and Communications Twenty-six business and higher education partnerships throughout the state were recently recognized as innovative collaborations that further the education of Oklahoma’s workforce. The partnership between Eastern Oklahoma State College and Caring Hands Healthcare Centers was recognized at the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education’s Regents Business Partnership Excellence Awards reception, an event…

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Allison Garrett sworn in as new Oklahoma Chancellor for Higher Education

OSRHE News Release Allison D. Garrett was sworn in today as the ninth chancellor of the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education by Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice Yvonne Kauger. Garrett succeeds Dr. Glen D. Johnson, who had served as chancellor since January 2007. “Our work to meet Oklahoma’s changing workforce needs and demonstrate higher education’s…

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