Cameron University faculty members Leah Chaffins, Dr. Yingqin Liu, Bernadette Lonzanida, Dr. Rajesh Nayak, Dr. Matt Van Zant and adjunct faculty member William Schlecht have been honored with awards recognizing their contributions to Cameron’s academic community.
Cameron University is pleased to announce the names of students who completed graduation requirements at the end of the Spring 2024 semester. Graduates who authorized publication of their name are listed by degree and hometown.
In an effort to increase the number of K-12 English teachers throughout Oklahoma, Cameron University has added an English option to its Master of Education in Education degree program. The option is ideal for those who teach or who want to teach English in K-12 but who may not have an undergraduate degree in that field. It will also provide opportunities to teach English Composition at the collegiate level, which requires 18 graduate hours in English at most higher education institutions.
When Cameron University’s fall semester starts on August 19, the Presidential Leaders & University Scholars (PLUS) program will welcome 23 freshmen to its ranks. The PLUS program is designed to reward students who have demonstrated academic excellence and outstanding leadership capabilities in high school and to teach these students skills that will prepare them for dynamic leadership roles in their respective careers.
The Cameron University Foundation has established the John McArthur President’s Distinguished Scholarship, thanks to the generosity of The McMahon Foundation, which has provided a gift of $25,000 for the endowment. The scholarship honors John McArthur, CU’s 17th president.
Students enrolled in Cameron University’s Master of Education in Education degree program can now select School Counseling as an option. This option is intended to provide a pathway for educators to receive training and eventual certification in PK-12 School Counseling.
When the winners of the Oklahoma College Public Relations Association 32nd annual awards competition were announced, Cameron University claimed nine honors. The awards were announced at OCPRA’s annual summer conference, held earlier this month in Tulsa.
Do you know a Cameron University alumni or faculty member who is deserving of recognition? Since 1979, the Cameron University Alumni Association (CUAA) has honored more than 200 individuals with awards honoring Distinguished Alumni, Outstanding Young Alumni and Faculty Hall of Fame. The CUAA is seeking nominations for the 2025 awards, which will continue to celebrate alumni whose accomplishments honor the legacy of Cameron University and to recognize faculty members who have a positive impact on student lives.
Dr. Marge Kingsley has been named as Cameron University’s Vice President for Academic Affairs. Her appointment was approved last week by the University of Oklahoma, Cameron University and Rogers State University Board of Regents.
