East Central University

Jami Watson, a 2025 graduate, has been awarded a $10,000 NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship. She is one of 42 student-athletes recognized across all NCAA divisions for outstanding academic performance, athletic achievement, and community leadership.

"Throughout my time at ECU, I was presented with many great opportunities, both through athletics and academics,” said Watson.

Watson plans to obtain a Master's in Ocean Engineering at Texas A&M University.

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In May, 12 students led by Dr. Mara Sukholutskaya traveled to Washington, D.C to visit Slavic cultural sites in the heart of the country and to highlight centuries of cultural and political cooperation between the United States and Russia.

Trips like these offer unique experiences for students and strengthen their understanding of the world around them.

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We're excited to launch the 100% online Master of Science in Applied Psychology program this fall!

East Central University debuts new online master’s degree The university will now offer a Master of Science in Applied Psychology through its graduate studies program.

The College of Education and Psychology is debuting a new online Master of Science in Sport Psychology in the Fall!

“The Department of Psychology is thrilled to offer the only graduate-level Sport Psychology program in the state of Oklahoma,” said Director of Sport Psychology, Dr. Beau Leaf.

This unique program, offered at limited universities across the nation, is designed for students of all backgrounds, whether an athlete, athletic staff member, coach, counselor, sports administrator or teacher. The program will aid in developing expertise in sport psychology and in gaining the educational credentials to apply to be a Certified Mental Performance Consultant® (CMPC) through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP).

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We are excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Carlos E. Johnson as campaign co-chair for the ECU Forward capital campaign!

ECU Forward is a comprehensive $36.3 million capital campaign dedicated to advancing ECU’s future. This initiative will enhance the ECU campus, strengthen academic programs and ensure that ECU students will continue to be provided with life-changing educational opportunities at an affordable cost.

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East Central University will close in observance of Independence Day on Thursday, July 3rd. Offices will reopen at 7:30 a.m. Monday, July 7th.

ECU’s Linscheid Library and the Tommy Hewett M.D. Wellness Center will also be closed for the holiday. They will reopen to their regular summer hours Monday, July 7th.

As a reminder, ECU’s summer hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The Tommy Hewitt Wellness Center hours are 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. with pool hours 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

ECU’s normal business hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday will resume in August.

We're excited to name Dr. Elizabeth McLain as the university’s new Director of Admissions and Recruitment!

“I look forward to working with and alongside her and welcome her to the ECU Family!” said Vice President of Enrollment Management, Dr. Denver Stickrod.

The Director of Recruitment and Admissions is responsible for development and implementation of comprehensive recruitment strategies to guide prospective students through the decision-making and admission processes while providing leadership and direction for university admissions operations.

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The College of Education and Psychology is debuting its new online Master of Science in Applied Psychology in the Fall 2025 semester!

“This is a degree designed to prepare students for job opportunities in a diverse range of fields that involve human behavior,” said Dr. Marc Klippenstine, chair and professor for the Department of Psychology.

Students will learn to analyze situations through a psychological lens, draw on appropriate psychological research and transform their knowledge into actionable solutions.

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Oklahoma Business Week gave these high school students the opportunity to spend five days on ECU’s campus, participating in a series of activities and competitions in the Chickasaw Business and Conference Center and across campus.

Read more about Oklahoma Business Week here: https://ecok.edu/news/obw-showcases-ingenuity-high-school-students-ecu.php