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ECU Theatre to bring “Elektra” to the stage

ADA – East Central University Theatre will perform “Elektra” beginning 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7, in the Chalmers Herman Theatre inside the Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts Center. Performances are also…

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ECU to celebrate 113 years on Founders Day

ADA – East Central University finds its beginnings in 1909 when the creation of East Central State Normal School was created. Oklahoma Governor Charles N. Haskell signed the Ada Normal School bill…

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Vice Chancellor of JOOUST to speak at ECU

ADA – Dr. Stephen Agong, vice chancellor of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) in Bondo, Kenya, will deliver the 2022 Watkins Lecture at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, March…

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OSC Justice to speak at Boswell Lecture

ADA – East Central University alumnus Justice Dustin P. Rowe is scheduled to speak at the annual Boswell Lecture Wednesday, March 30, at the Foundation Hall inside the Chickasaw Business and…

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The Second City returns to ECU

ADA – The Second City, Chicago’s legendary sketch and improvisation comedy theatre, returns to East Central University at 7:30 p.m., Monday, March 28, at the Ataloa Theatre of ECU’s Hallie Brown Ford…

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ECU professor contributes to award-winning film

ADA – East Central University professor Scott Ketchum contributed to and narrated an award-winning film about the last Choctaw removal to Oklahoma in 1902-1903. Ketchum is a descendant of a Choctaw…

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ECU closed for Spring Break March 14-18

  ADA – The East Central University campus and offices will close for Spring Break from March 14-18. The campus reopens on 8 a.m. Monday, March 21. ECU’s Linscheid Library will close throughout…

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Al Johnson steps down from ECU positions

East Central University Head Football Coach and Interim Athletic Director Al Johnson announced today that he will be leaving ECU to take a once in lifetime opportunity. “This decision is very…

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John Daversa to take stage at ECU

ADA – World renowned musician John Daversa will take the stage Thursday, March 10, at 7:30 p.m. at East Central University’s Ataloa Theatre. The former Adan’s performance will also officially…

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Three students receive MLK Spirit Award

Three East Central University students were recently honored with the MLK Spirit Award as part of ECU’s Black History Month Commemoration on Feb. 22. Jaymin McClarty, Delanie Seals, and Jakaveon Shaw…

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“Pete the Cat” to take the stage at ECU

There was too much ice, snow and cold for Pete the Cat to visit East Central University recently. But he kept his cool, seeing how his life is an adventure no matter where he winds up. The show was…

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ECU experiencing power outages

East Central University is experiencing partial power outages across campus, Wednesday, March 2. The outage began at approximately 9 a.m. Several buildings continue to have power – Horace Mann, Faust…

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Kirsten Olds to speak at Lockmiller Lecture

Dr. Kirsten Olds will deliver East Central University’s Annual Lockmiller Lecture in Art History on Thursday, March 3, at 4 p.m. in the Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts Center courtyard, also known as the…

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Pete the Cat postponed

 Pete the Cat met a delay in coming to East Central University for the Feb. 24 show. But no worries, Pete’s visit has been postponed. His new arrival date will be announced as soon as it is set. 

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