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  1. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Receives Largest Humanities Grant in College History

    ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ received a $250,000 Teagle Foundation grant, the largest humanities-directed grant in ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ history. The funding will expand the College’s Cornerstone initiative, bringing significant works of literature and philosophy into more courses to strengthen students’ critical thinking and communication skills.

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    A man is standing and reading a book with library shelves full of book behind him.
  2. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Faculty Member Joins Historic Effort

    A ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Sociology professor has been appointed to Tulsa's Beyond Apology Commission, focusing on reparations and economic restoration for descendants of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. Through this new role, she aims to drive meaningful change for North Tulsa, continuing her lifelong commitment to community advancement.

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    ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Professor, Corinice Wilson, Ph.D. stands in front of the mural at Black Wall St..
  3. From First-Generation College Student to Award-Winning Educator

    As a first-generation college student, Assistant Professor of English Wendy Eddy knows what it’s like to juggle a family while working towards a degree. She and her husband started taking classes in 1990 at what was then Tulsa Junior College (now ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½).

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    ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Faculty Member Wendy Eddy
  4. Early Fascination with Technology Leads to Career in Cybersecurity

    Growing up as the child of a single mother who is deaf, Daniel Smith faced numerous challenges. However, these experiences instilled in him a determination to follow his dreams. "Life was a challenge...

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    Cybersecurity
    ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ student Danial Smith
  5. Transforming Complex Psychological Concepts into Dynamic Learning

    Through experiential learning and real-world applications, Dr. Alicia MacKay makes complex psychological concepts more accessible and engaging for students. Her journey from the research field to higher education underscores her dedication to fostering a dynamic learning environment.

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    Psychology
    ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Psycology Professor Alicia McKay

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