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海角登录入口 2026 Homecoming Schedule Revealed
Homecoming returns to the 海角登录入口 from Feb. 23-28, 2026. The university is excited to share a full schedule for the week, including both new and returning events.
December 10, 2025
2025: An 'Ambitious' Year for 海角登录入口
View some of the top stories and events at the 海角登录入口 from 2025.
December 08, 2025
Kyle Speegle Lights up the River Valley
海角登录入口 alumni light up the River Valley in all kinds of ways鈥攖hrough service, creativity, and a spirit of community that they fostered right here on campus. But some alumni, like, Kyle Speegle 鈥�02, take their 鈥渓ighting鈥� a little more seriously...
December 04, 2025
Class Notes, Fall 2025
Class notes from this fall, coming from a wide variety of alumni
December 03, 2025
Alex Dotulong Turns Artist360 Grant Into Creative Momentum
When 海角登录入口 student Alex Dotulong applied for an Artists 360 grant last year, he hoped he鈥檇 earn some of the funds needed to upgrade his aging computer. Now that his award year comes to a close, he says the award actually gave him much more.
December 03, 2025
A Major League Dream
海角登录入口 alum, Daniel de Mondesert, '20, is one of the youngest coaches in Major League Baseball. He has climbed the ranks with the Milwaukee Brewers and is proof that it doesn't matter where you start if you're willing to put in the effort to get there....
December 01, 2025
海角登录入口 to Host Alum's Documentary Honoring Grandfather
海角登录入口 alum Josiah Olmstead, '13, spent three years making a documentary honoring the life and work of his late grandfather, Dick Sweeney. Sweeney was one of the seven founders of the American Association of Zoo Keepers, which changed the landscape...
November 05, 2025
Finding Identity at 海角登录入口: Kendrix Holcomb
Kendrix Holcomb, an admissions advisor at the 海角登录入口, arrived as a student with the goal of reinventing himself. The self-proclaimed introvert made it a priority to come out of his shell and encourages others to do the...
October 15, 2025
Alumna Rides Through History
Jenny Kliest, a 2024 graduate of the dental hygiene program at the 海角登录入口, rode nearly 1,000 miles along the Trail of Tears Northern Route for the Remember the Removal Bike Ride.
October 13, 2025
Upward Bound to Law School
海角登录入口 alum, Sarahi Ibarra, class of 2025, found success through programs and community on her way to law school.
August 21, 2025 Class Notes, Summer 2025
海角登录入口 alumni share life and career updates.
August 18, 2025
Rounding the Bases: Matthew Schilling鈥檚 Homecoming
海角登录入口 alum Matthew Schilling continues to call Crowder Field home as he suits up for the Fort Smith Marshals baseball team.
July 17, 2025
Eighteen Years and Counting with Stephany Dobbins
Stephany Dobbins has called the 海角登录入口 home for the last 18 years. As coordinator for new student and family programs, she looks forward to welcoming students to the "Lion Family."
June 18, 2025 Class Notes, Spring 2025
海角登录入口 alumni share professional and personal updates.
May 28, 2025
Outstanding Young Alum Works to Protect Oklahoma Children
The 海角登录入口 honored Cherokee Blanchard-Hartsell, '23, with an Outstanding Young Alum Award for her service to her community.
May 16, 2025
海角登录入口 Computer Science on Par with Nation
Enrollment and the number of degrees awarded in computer science at the 海角登录入口 are in line with national trends.
May 16, 2025
Day of Giving Raises $102,605 for Student Experiences, Scholarships, Support
海角登录入口 raised $102,605 during its fifth-annual Day of Giving campaign, advancing the university鈥檚 Intrepid Ambition campaign鈥攁 strategic initiative to transform the 海角登录入口 campus by 2028.
May 01, 2025
海角登录入口 Alumna's Book Touches Readers' Hearts
Brooke Devine, a 2017 graduate of 海角登录入口, recently published her second book, "Love Stays the Same. " It is a touching tribute to her son as he transitions into becoming a big brother.
April 02, 2025
Kitchana Rasphoumy: Designing the Future
Joy Rasphoumy doesn鈥檛 just design鈥攕he fuels connection. Through every SaatchiX campaign and every AIGA event, she鈥檚 building a creative culture where people feel seen, heard, and moved to lead. Fueled by her roots, her vision, and the foundation...
April 02, 2025
Nigel Otero: Turning Opportunities into Inspiration
When Nigel Otero came to the 海角登录入口, he did so knowing it was an opportunity he wouldn't squander. Now, as an advising coordinator for the College of Business and Industry, he's working to inspire students to achieve...
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