The University of Tulsa

Celebrating and working together to create a better future with an abundant ocean. 🌊 From classroom lectures to open-ocean fieldwork, UTulsa marine biology students just wrapped up an unforgettable week at the MarineLab Environmental Education Center in Florida! They dove headfirst into everything from seagrass ecology surveys and advanced coral restoration workshops to late-night labs tracking microplastics and phytoplankton.
There's no better way to study the ocean than trading the traditional desk for snorkeling and scuba diving in a living, breathing marine classroom!

Focusing on brain health. 🧠 At UTulsa, researchers are making strides to understand the chemical causes of certain neurological disorders and how to care for people with dementia.

Assistant Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry Pradeep Kurup integrates biochemical, cellular and genetic approaches to uncover mechanisms that can guide new strategies for preventing and treating neurodegenerative disorders and neuropsychiatric illnesses, such as seizures and cognitive deficit disorders.

Meanwhile, Assistant Professor of Nursing Bill Buron has been advancing how we understand and deliver care to individuals living with dementia, particularly those in the later stages of the disease.

Follow the link in the comments to learn more about this meaningful work that's happening on campus.

🚨 Calling all parents of future tech leaders: Looking for a meaningful (and FREE) way for your high schooler to spend part of their summer? 🌞
UTulsa is hosting a Cybersecurity Summer Camp for students in grades 9–12, happening July 13–17, 2026.
Students will dive into real-world skills like digital safety, coding, problem-solving and smart online habits, all guided by experienced instructors in a supportive, hands-on environment.
📲 This camp will fill up fast, so register your student soon (link in comments). Did we mention that it's free to sign up?

Need a summer read? 📚️ Consider revisiting this classic: Distinguished Alumna S. E. Hinton's The Outsiders is on the Brooklyn Public Library's list of 250 most influential books in United States History. The book was nominated by honorary Tulsan Ethan Hawke, who wrote:

S. E. Hinton’s The Outsiders is a kind of literary miracle. Written when she was 16 years old, the book possesses a rare and extraordinary power to speak so clearly and directly to young people that readers fall not simply in love with the novel but with the bliss of reading. For 60 years now, The Outsiders has been a gateway drug to the high and wisdom that literature has to offer. The story dives into the painful truths of poverty, class, and anger that rest as a bedrock of growing up as an American. I’ve read the novel at 14, 33, and 50. It gets better every time. “Stay gold, Ponyboy.”

Add it to your summer reading list and check out a copy from McFarlin Library!

Celebrating Matthew Hindman, associate professor of Political Science and recipient of UTulsa's Outstanding Teacher Award.

Marking more than a decade of undergraduate instruction, Hindman began teaching political science at UTulsa in 2013, shortly after receiving his doctorate from the University of Minnesota. He was promoted to associate professor in 2019.

In his classroom, Hindman’s students deepen their “awareness of American democracy and the enduring connections between its past and present.” With a student-centred approach, he prioritizes a “participatory spirit.” He aims to teach students that learning must be completed with others “who might not share our values, backgrounds or ambitions.” He seeks to create an environment where students try new ideas, think aloud and reflect collaboratively.

Here's what his students have to say about him:

“𝙸 𝚑𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝚐𝚊𝚒𝚗𝚎𝚍 𝚊 𝚖𝚞𝚌𝚑 𝚋𝚎𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝚞𝚗𝚍𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚗𝚍𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚘𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚐𝚘𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚗𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚙𝚘𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚌𝚊𝚕 𝚒𝚜𝚜𝚞𝚎𝚜.”

“𝙷𝚒𝚜 𝚛𝚒𝚐𝚘𝚛𝚘𝚞𝚜 𝚐𝚛𝚊𝚍𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚖𝚊𝚔𝚎𝚜 𝚖𝚎 𝚊 𝚋𝚎𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝚠𝚛𝚒𝚝𝚎𝚛.”

The Outstanding Teacher Award is one of the highest forms of recognition that The University of Tulsa can bestow upon a faculty member. We'll feature more of this year's award recipients throughout the month.

Is your student adjusting to a new routine this summer? Be sure to remind them that UTulsa students have free access to TimelyCare.
Students can explore self-guided videos, podcasts, and meditation or yoga sessions.
They can also talk to a trusted provider anytime, right from their phone.
💯% free. No insurance needed.
Available 24/7.
📲 Students can download TimelyCare now or register at timelycare.com using their UTulsa email address.

It was a record year for University of Tulsa teams that competed in the 2026 i2E Entrepreneur’s Cup presented by Love’s Travel Stops.
🌟 UTulsa students won over $103,000 in prize money and took first place in both the Undergraduate and Graduate High Growth Divisions.
From a haptic feedback sensor for golfers to autonomous rovers that provide real-time diagnostics for farmers, read about the student businesses that won big this spring: https://utulsa.edu/news/utulsa-students-win-over-100000-in-2026-entrepreneurs-cup/

ICYMI: A memorable moment from UTulsa's Graduate Commencement Ceremony was featured on NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas on Saturday.
Thousands of people liked our video of University of Tulsa cyber studies doctoral candidate Chelsea Idensohn receiving her hood, along with her emotional support animal, Georgia, who received a tiny matching hood. 🐕️
Watch the national news coverage here: https://buff.ly/RcQNRzB