OCU English and Modern Languages

04/13/2026

The next Let's Talk About It book club meeting is tomorrow at 6:30 pm. Dr. Ken Hada will lead the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. Join us!

12/31/2025

Our second English senior we're featuring is Kathryn Odum! Kathryn is majoring in Film Production and English, with a minor in Scriptwriting. Kate's project, Make No Bones, follows a troubled gangster seeking revenge, read about it here!

12/24/2025

Did you miss the recent capstone presentations from our English seniors?? Lucky for you, we'll be highlighting two of the students who completed their projects this semester!

The first of these students is Kate Ruffer, Kate is majoring in Acting and English. Her capstone project, Chrysalis, is a chatbook of poems and short stories. Read about it here!

12/16/2025

Congratulations to our English majors who presented their senior capstones last Friday!

These students have worked so hard and did a fantastic job on their projects, and we can't wait to see where it takes them.

Oklahoma City University Petree College of Arts and Sciences

12/02/2025

is having a screening of I'm Not There on Wednesday at 6pm! Stop by the Norick Art Center and join in.

11/26/2025

University Offices are closed November 27th - 29th for the Thanksgiving holiday this year. We hope everyone enjoys their break!

Doing some reading with your off time? Let us know in the comments ⬇⬇⬇ what you're reading!

11/18/2025

Enrolling for the Spring semester? Consider adding an English Minor! Learn from incredible faculty, develop critical thinking skills, and much more.

Email English and Modern Language chair Professor Rob Roensch with questions!

11/10/2025

English alum Brandon Hobson was featured in PEOPLE's Best Books of October for his new release, The Devil is a Southpaw! Have you read it yet? If not, it should be on your list!

See PEOPLE's picks for the best books of October 2025 — from gripping fiction to powerful memoirs by Michael J. Fox, Amy Duggar King and more.

11/07/2025

¿Te interesa saber más sobre la asequibilidad universitaria y la ayuda financiera?

Acompáñanos en la Sesión Informativa Virtual sobre Ayuda Financiera Universitaria de la Universidad de Oklahoma City — ¡presentada en español! El evento se llevará a cabo el miércoles, 12 de noviembre de 2025, de 6:30 p.m. a 7:30 p.m.

Este evento virtual cubrirá los gastos universitarios típicos, cómo funciona la ayuda financiera y consejos útiles para estudiantes y familias. La presentación y la sesión de preguntas y respuestas se llevarán a cabo completamente en español.

¡Esperamos contar con tu participación!

Are you interested in learning more about college affordability and financial aid?
Join us for Oklahoma City University’s Virtual College Financial Aid Information Session — Presented in Spanish! This event will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12.

This virtual event will cover typical college expenses, how financial aid works, and helpful tips for students and families. The presentation and Q&A will be conducted entirely in Spanish.

We hope you and your family can join us!

11/06/2025

It's homecoming week! How are you showing off your school spirit?

Check out the event schedule from OCU Homecoming and make some plans!

11/05/2025

Congratulations to 2024 English Education graduate, Mia Hall! Ms. Hall was named Rookie Teacher of the Year at Longfellow Middle School. This is an incredible honor, and we could not be prouder of our alum!