Looking Back: 20 years since Gorbachev’s visit to ECU

October 21, 2025

ADA, Okla. – As East Central University approaches the 20-year anniversary of the historical visit from Mikhail Gorbachev, the former president of the Soviet Union who initiated perestroika and glasnost, we look back on this once-in-a-lifetime visit......

Internationally recognized author to headline Vietnam (is not): 50 at ECU

October 16, 2025

ADA, Okla. – Author Vu Tran has been announced as the featured speaker for Vietnam (is not): 50, an event organized by the East Central University Honors Program and paid for by a grant from the Ross-Osborn Family Foundation......

Mike Cantrell named ECU Forward campaign co-chair

October 15, 2025

ADA, Okla. - East Central University (ECU) announces the appointment of Mike Cantrell as campaign co-chair for the ECU Forward capital campaign......

Homecoming season closes in for Ringmaster Roary’s Big Top Bash

October 14, 2025

ADA, Okla. – Homecoming 2025, themed Ringmaster Roarys’ Big Top Bash, closes in at East Central University for students, alumni and the local community......

Dr. Louise Young to be named ECU Distinguished Alumni night before Homecoming

October 8, 2025

ADA, Okla. - East Central University (ECU) alumna, Dr. Louise Young, is set to be honored at the annual Alumni Gala, the night before Homecoming, Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. in the ECU Foundation Hall, located inside the Chickasaw Business & Conference Center......