The Cameron University Department of Chemistry, Physics and Engineering is now accepting applications for the Aerospace Engineering and Applied Mathematics Summer Academy for middle-school girls. The camp, made possible by a grant from Cotton Electric, takes place July 16-21 and will host middle school girls for a residential summer academy focusing on aerospace engineering and applied mathematics. There is no cost to attend.

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Cameron University faculty member Steve Adams, along with Matt Lewis, an instructor at Great Plains Technology Center, was awarded first place for Radio Sports Reporting by the Oklahoma Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ). The award was announced at SPJ’s annual awards banquet.

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Jerrett Phillips has been selected as Cameron University’s Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Success. The University of Oklahoma, Cameron University and Rogers State University Board of Regents approved Phillips’ appointment earlier today. He will assume his role effective July 3, 2017.

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Cameron University’s governing board reviewed major university initiatives for the upcoming year and approved an annual budget of just under $46 million for Fiscal Year 2018 during its regularly scheduled meeting today in Norman. The University of Oklahoma, Cameron University and Rogers State University Board of Regents approved a $45,982,568 operating budget with more than $34 million earmarked for student instruction, academic support, student scholarships and tuition waivers, and student services during the upcoming academic year.

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Twelve Cameron University students have been awarded scholarships by the Oklahoma Society of CPAs Educational Foundation, which provides scholarships to accounting majors at Oklahoma colleges and universities annually. The recipients were honored during OSCPA’s Annual Members Meeting.

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Cameron University’s Upward Bound program has received funding for five years through the U.S. Department of Education. This will enable the university to provide select high school students at Eisenhower High School, Lawton High School and MacArthur High School with fundamental support preparing for college entrance and success in higher education. The grant enables Cameron to offer the program through 2022 in order to help low-income students and those considered first-generation college students.

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Cameron University has selected “American Identities in the 21st Century” as the theme for its 10th academic festival, a dynamic, privately funded, year-long symposium that explores a topic worthy of in-depth study. Through a series of presentations by nationally recognized speakers, Cameron will consider three distinct aspects of the festival theme: “Social Justice and the American Dream,” “Migration, Immigration and Emigration” and “America’s Place in the World: Power, Diplomacy and Commerce.”

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Cameron University has announced the President’s and Dean’s honor rolls for the Spring 2017 semester. To make the President’s Honor Roll, undergraduate students must be enrolled full-time (carrying at least 12 hours of classes) and maintain a straight A average (4.0). The Dean’s Honor Roll requires a B average (3.00-3.99).

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When classes commence on August 21 for the Fall 2017 semester, Cameron University’s freshman class will include 28 students who have been named Presidential Leaders & University Scholars (PLUS). The PLUS program, now in its 37th year, is designed to reward students who have demonstrated academic excellence and outstanding leadership capabilities while in high school and to teach these students skills that will prepare them for dynamic leadership roles in their respective careers.

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Cameron University is pleased to offer the Summer Next Level Incentive Scholarship for current freshmen and sophomores who have yet to enroll in for Summer 2017 or Fall 2017 classes. The scholarship award for each semester is $750. Eligible students interested in applying for the scholarship can contact CU’s Office of Financial Assistance at 580-581-2293.

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The Cameron University Department of Art, Music, and Theatre Arts celebrated the accomplishments of students in theatre arts recently with the presentation of awards and scholarships.

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The Cameron University Psi Eta chapter of Beta Beta Beta, the national biological honor society, recently welcomed new members to the organization. Beta Beta Beta is an honorary society dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of biological study and extending boundaries of human knowledge through scientific research.

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The Cameron University Music program celebrated the achievements of its students during a recent ceremony by presenting individual awards and scholarships.

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The Cameron University Department of Agriculture recently named 21 agriculture majors as either Distinguished or Outstanding Students. Distinguished Students are those who maintain a GPA of at least 3.0; Outstanding Students are those who maintain a GPA of 3.5 or above. Additional criteria include service to the university and/or service to the community.

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The Cameron University Agriculture Program recently presented scholarship and tuition waiver awards for the 2017-18 academic year to 22 students who are pursuing degrees in agriculture.

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The Cameron University Department of Education recently honored its students with awards and scholarships.

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The Cameron University Department of Psychology recently honored seven awards during its departmental Student Recognition Ceremony. Five students received Major of the Year Awards, and two others were recognized with Legacy Awards.

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Cameron University’s Department of Social Sciences recently hosted an induction ceremony for Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honor society that seeks to promote excellence in the study of political science through a variety of programs for student members and local chapters.

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Cameron University student Morgan Harmon and faculty member Dr. Sylvia Burgess were honored recently by the DaVinci Institute as a DaVinci Scholar and a DaVinci Fellow, respectively. The awards were presented during a ceremony at the Oklahoma History Center to celebrate the creative accomplishments of Oklahoma educators and student teachers. Recipients of the DaVinci Scholar Award and the DaVinci Fellow Award are creative thinkers whose work represents academic scholarship, innovative approaches to teaching, and a passion for promoting creativity in the classroom.

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The Cameron University Department of Psychology recently inducted 12 students into Psi Chi, the international honor society in psychology. Psi Chi’s mission is to recognize and promote excellence in the science and application of psychology. Membership is open to students who are majoring or minoring in psychology

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Cameron University’s Department of Social Sciences recently hosted an induction ceremony for CU’s Alpha Alpha Kappa Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta. The national history honor society promotes the study of history through the encouragement of research, good teaching, publication and the exchange of learning and ideas among historians.

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Cameron University’s Department of Social Sciences recently hosted an induction ceremony for Alpha Phi Sigma, the national criminal justice honor society that recognizes academic excellence by undergraduates as well as graduate students of criminal justice. Alpha Phi Sigma’s goals are to honor and promote academic excellence, community service, educational leadership and unity.

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The Cameron University Department of Chemistry, Physics and Engineering celebrated the achievements of its students during a recent ceremony in which students were inducted into honor societies and received recognition, and scholarships were awarded.

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The Cameron University Department of Business recognized student achievement during a recent ceremony during which scholarships and awards were presented.

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The Cameron University Department of Social Sciences has honored nine students as “Outstanding Major of the Year” in Political Science, History, Social Studies Education, Sociology and Criminal Justice, the five degree programs that comprise the academic unit.

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Cameron University’s Department of Communication honored students during its annual awards ceremony. Awards were presented in numerous categories.

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Cameron University’s annual Commencement is scheduled for Friday, May 5, at 7:30 p.m. at Cameron Stadium. Cameron alumna and military advocate Connie McDonald will deliver the Commencement address. Cameron officials encourage graduates, their families and friends, and all visitors to arrive at least 30 minutes early to facilitate a seamless entry into the stadium. Gates open at 6 p.m. Ample parking is available on campus. Chilled water will be available free of charge.

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Cameron University will honor students who have completed requirements for a master’s degree at the 13th annual CU Hooding Ceremony on Friday, May 5, at 3 p.m. Master’s candidates Shannon Hanks, Walters, and Aayusha Palanchoke, Kathmandu, Nepal, will speak on behalf of this year’s slate of graduate recipients. The ceremony will take place in Aggie Gym. A reception for graduates and their guests will follow the ceremony in the CETES Conference Center.

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Cameron University’s Iota Sigma chapter of the Delta Mu Delta (DMD) International Honor Society in Business recently inducted 31 new members. Delta Mu Delta recognizes and encourages academic excellence to create a DMD community that fosters the well-being of its individual members and the business community through lifetime membership.

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Three Cameron University staff members were honored as the recipients of the university’s Staff Excellence Awards. Corbin Adams, Linda Phillips and Olivia Polynice received their awards during a ceremony at Cameron’s Lawton campus. The Cameron University Staff Awards were created during the Fall 2014 semester at the recommendation of Cameron’s Staff Advisory Council. Nominations were made by CU students, faculty and staff. In order to be eligible, nominees must have been employed full-time at Cameron for at least one year.

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