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ECU calls for Distinguished Award nominations

February 8, 2022

ADA – East Central University is seeking nominations for awards to be handed out at its traditional “Evening of Honors and Recognition” set for Friday, May 6, in ECU Foundation Hall of the Chickasaw Business and Conference Center. Among the list of ......

Duane Smith takes the helm at Oka' Institute

February 2, 2022

ADA – A new director is at the helm of the Oka’ Institute at East Central University. Duane Smith, of Duane Smith and Associates, stepped into the role of executive director on Feb. 1. Former Senator Susan Paddack retired from the position in Septemb......

Donation gives old air new life

January 24, 2022

ADA – Some old air finds new life at East Central University thanks to a donation from the City of Ada Fire Department. “We’re glad to be able to donate this equipment where they will get more use in training ECU students,” Ada Fire Chief Rob Johnso......

Direct Descendant of Thomas Jefferson to Speak at ECU Feb. 22

January 20, 2022

ADA – In celebration of Black History Month, the ECU Black Alumni Association is proud to present Shannon LaNier at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, at East Central University.  LaNier is an entrepreneur, author, TV personality, social media influencer – and......

East Central University to close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 11, 2022

ADA – The East Central University campus and all offices will close Monday, January 17, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Classes will resume and offices will reopen on Tuesday, January 18, at 8 a.m. ECU’s Linscheid Library will b......