Trends in Higher Education  The industry is evolving more quickly than ever, and “it’s a fascinating time to be in education,” says Julie Dinger, Ph.D., the president of Oklahoma Panhandle State University in Goodwell. “We’re in the midst of the biggest culture shifts I’ve ever seen, as there are new, ongoing adaptations to artificial intelligence ..read more

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Preparing for Life After High School Preparing students for life after high school is a continuing and evolving effort, with various methods and tools such as concurrent enrollment, college credit courses and assistance and counseling related to college admissions. Many schools emphasize opportunities like prep courses to ready oneself for collegiate entrance exams, including the ..read more

Combating the Demographic Cliff  For the past ten years, fewer traditional college students have enrolled in higher education. Leaders in the sector are already seeing the beginning of a demographic cliff – or a dramatic drop in the college-aged population – which is projected to fully realize in the middle of this decade. To combat ..read more

Destiny ReyesUnion High School Attending: University of Oklahoma  Intended major: Psychology. For as long as I can remember, I have been captivated by the complexities of the human mind. I firmly believe that a great deal of healing can come about from understanding how and why the gears turn the way they do in one’s ..read more

School Address/phone/website Enrollment Student/teacher ratio Grades Foreign languages/sports programs/arts and music programs Number of teachers with advanced degrees (master’s or above) Scholarships and/or need-based financial aid Uniforms Annual tuition Religious affiliation All Saints Catholic School 299 S. Ninth St., Broken Arrow/918-251-3000/allsaintaba.com 386 19:1 PreK4-8 French, Latin, Spanish/Yes/Yes 6 Yes Yes $5,523 (Parishoner)$6,373 (Non-Parishoner) Catholic Augustine ..read more

The Educational Sector The transition from the practice of medicine to educational leadership came naturally to Oklahoma State University President Kayse Shrum, DO. “I chose medicine because I wanted to make a difference, and I felt that through health and development I could,” she says. “As I moved into education, going into medical school was ..read more

Safety and Security Safety in schools is an evergreen concern, and the first line of security is the campus police.  “Every university in Tulsa has its own police, security and forces, and we defer to them,” says Capt. Richard Meulenberg of the Tulsa Police Department. “We will respond to assist them, but they all have ..read more

A deep dive into the higher education sphere explores popular elective classes, the ideal college application, sports and their positive impacts on campuses, and trends in and out of the classroom ..read more

Getting Back intothe Swing of Things For many institutions, like the University of Tulsa and the University of Oklahoma, this fall marks a full return to in-person learning and campus activities.   “In May 2020, after two months of online instruction and remote work, the university began its phased return to normal operations,” says David A ..read more