Oklahoma College Public Relations Association

Still celebrating the incredible talent across our state's higher education institutions! It was a great evening recognizing the hard work and creativity of our peers at the OCPRA Awards last week.

Check out the highlights and find your team in the official gallery: https://photos.app.goo.gl/6TMbpV5KooA3N1Dx9

We are wrapping up the conference this morning with an ending keynote from Adam Brooks about being strategic leaders on your campus.

Thank you to Modern Campus for serving as our Reception Sponsor this evening. We appreciate your partnership and are grateful for your sponsorship of our pre-awards reception.

The 2026 Annual Conference is in full swing at Choctaw Casino Resort!

This morning kicked off with a keynote on building great teams, followed by breakout sessions covering everything from accessible Word docs to legislative communications to making sense of SEO, AEO and GEO in the AI era.

Stop by and see 25th Hour Communications at their booth during the conference today. Thank you to 25th Hour for supporting the conference and joining us this week. 25th Hour Communications knows how to move colleges forward with marketing, enrollment management, creative, advertising and a host of other solutions. Stop by and see what services they offer for you and your school.

Thank you to Mediate.ly for serving as our Break Sponsor for the conference. Mediate.ly is a demand-gen media agency for brands that demand results. Check out their services online at mediate.ly.

Stop by and see our guests from Modern Campus at their booth! They would love to discuss their products, your school’s needs, and offer you a cold drink, some snacks, and cool promo items while you’re there. They are located in the hallway in the conference area, just outside the main meeting hall.

Thank you to Modern Campus for serving as our Reception Sponsor this year. We are so grateful for your partnership!

Say hello to the newest members of OCPRA! 👋

This crew just wrapped conference orientation and we couldn’t be more excited to have them join our community of Oklahoma higher ed pros.

The OCPRA Annual Conference is here! We are excited for the next three days of learning, networking, and enjoying time together at the conference at the Choctaw Casinos & Resorts in Durant.

Check-in is located on the second floor near the Grand Theater. Download the Eventleaf Guide app for the full conference schedule and join the conversation on Discord with “OCPRA.” See you soon!!!

Good news! The deadline to enter the 2026 OCPRA Awards Competition has been extended to 11:59 p.m., Monday, June 1.

We know how busy this time of year can be, and we want to make sure you have every opportunity to showcase the outstanding work happening on your campus.

If you haven’t submitted your entries yet, now is the perfect time to take another look at the incredible work you and your team accomplished this year. With 55 categories available, there’s a place for every great idea, campaign and project.

Don’t leave your best work on the table.

While you’re planning your awards submissions, don’t forget to secure your spot at the 2026 OCPRA Annual Conference.

WHEN: July 19-21, 2026�WHERE: Choctaw Casino Resort, Durant

Join communicators from across Oklahoma higher education as we gather to sharpen our strategies, elevate our work, and navigate the high-impact decisions shaping our campuses and communities.

A few important reminders as you plan for OCPRA 2026:

🎲 Early Bird Registration Extended�Now available through Friday, May 29

Use code OCPRAEARLYBIRD for $50 off.
The final deadline to register is June 26.

Register now and stay tuned for some exciting speaker announcements coming soon!

Register now and stay tuned for more exciting announcements coming soon.

Submit award entries and register at https://ocpra.org. See you there!!!