STEM Render

Dan Hays STEM Center

At East Central University, our vision is to pioneer a transformative approach to nursing education and address the evolving healthcare landscape in southeast Oklahoma. With the creation of this state-of-the-art STEM Center, we aspire to revolutionize the learning experience for our students, providing them with a cutting-edge environment that fosters innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Moving to a larger facility, we aim to increase our nursing graduate output substantially, meeting the growing demand for skilled healthcare professionals in our regions

Designed to be one of the most advanced facilities in Oklahoma, this facility will open its doors to students in August 2026

We've Come A Long Way!

STEM Center photo STEM Center December 2025
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Our Partners

Chickasaw Nation

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Mercy Hospital

City of Ada

ARPA

 

 

 

Contacts

Wendell L. Godwin
East Central University
President

John Hargrave
ECU Foundation
Chief Executive Officer

Scott Linn
ECU Foundation
Chief Advancement Officer

Gerald Williamson
ECU Foundation
Development Officer

Ashlee Heck
ECU Foundation
Campaign Project Manager

 

Contacts

Wendell L. Godwin
East Central University
President

John Hargrave
ECU Foundation
Chief Executive Officer

Scott Linn
ECU Foundation
Chief Advancement Officer

Gerald Williamson
ECU Foundation
Development Officer

Ashlee Heck
ECU Foundation
Campaign Project Manager