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Jim and Ann Dicus honored for ECU Distinguished Service

If you’ve spent any time in Ada, or the area, you have most likely heard the name Dicus, as in Dicus Supermarket, which draws up nostalgic memories of a coin-operated pony ride for only a penny,…

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Lancasters named ECU Distinguished Family

If you’ve heard the name “Lancaster,” you more than likely know the name of a family that has made lasting impacts not only at East Central University, but around the Ada and Byng communities and…

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Wheeler named Men’s Basketball Head Coach

The East Central University athletic department has announced the appointment of Daniel Wheeler as the 13th ECU Men’s Basketball Head Coach. “We are very pleased to add Daniel to our Athletics…

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ECU Wind Ensemble to perform original works

The East Central University Wind Ensemble will premiere three new works 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 24, at Ataloa Theatre in Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts Center. The event is free and open to the…

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Anita Holloway named 2022 ECU Distinguished Alumna

A 1992 graduate of East Central University, Anita Holloway has been named a Distinguished Alumna at ECU. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, graduating with honors and high academic…

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Dewey McClain honored as ECU Distinguished Alumni

A Georgia State Representative, a former professional football player, an inductee to Freedom Bowl Hall of Fame, Atlanta Tribune Magazine Hall of Fame, and East Central University Hall of Fame (1983),…

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More than 140 ECU employees honored

Amid cheers, shouts, laughter and tears, many East Central University employees were honored at the Employee Evening of Recognition Wednesday, April 13. Their lasting contributions to ECU range from 5…

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Hedgehog & Fox Faculty Lecture set for Wednesday

The Hedgehog & Fox Faculty Lecture is returning to East Central University Wednesday, April 13, at 2 p.m. in the Estep Multimedia Center inside the Bill S. Cole University Center. Dr. Josh Grasso…

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67th Student Art Show underway at ECU

The 67th Student Art Show is underway at East Central University. Works from ECU art students are on display at the Pogue Art Gallery inside the Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts Center through Friday,…

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2022 Evening of Honors and Recognition set for May 6

After a two-year sabbatical, East Central University’s Evening of Honors and Recognition returns to recognize distinguished persons. The event is scheduled for May 6 in the Chickasaw Business and…

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Week of the Young Child

City of Ada Mayor Randy McFarlin presents Pamla Armstrong, assistant director of ECU Child Care Resource and Referral Agency, with a proclamation declaring April 4-8 Week of the Young Child. The Week…

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ECU Presidential search continues

ADA – The Regional University System of Oklahoma (RUSO) Regents are moving forward to hire the 10th president for East Central University. With the assistance of Higher Education Leadership Search…

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Enrollment begins April 4 for Summer, Fall classes

East Central University is gearing up to enroll students for the summer and fall 2022 semesters. Priority enrollment for current students begins April 4, with group enrollment returning for new…

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Group enrollment dates set for new freshmen

New freshmen group enrollment days are set to begin in April. The group enrollment days – dubbed “Tiger Enrollment Days” – give new students a chance to get to know East Central University a little…

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