The Teaching & Leading Initiative of Oklahoma (TLI) has recognized a Cameron University alumna as one of the top 20 novice teachers in the state. Kimberly Morgan is a 2017 magna cum laude graduate who earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from the CU program hosted by Rogers State University in Claremore. She was selected as part of TLI’s first 20 Under 2 list. The list celebrates emerging teacher leaders, high performers and novice educators who make Oklahoma’s future look bright. The 20 honorees, each of whom has been in the classroom for two years or less, were selected based on outstanding classroom culture, academic results, and contributions to Oklahoma’s public schools.

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The Cameron University Department of Psychology recently inducted seven 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 has announced the President’s and Dean’s honor lists for the Spring 2019 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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Justin Streater has been selected as Cameron University’s Director of Financial Assistance Services, pending approval by The University of Oklahoma, Cameron University and Rogers State University Board of Regents.

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Cadets from Cameron University's Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program were commissioned as Second Lieutenants (2LT) during a ceremony held at in the Cameron University Theatre in May.

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Cameron University's Delta Rho Chapter of Phi Sigma Iota, the Foreign Language International Honor Society, welcomed new members during its Spring Initiation Banquet. Phi Sigma Iota recognizes outstanding ability and achievement in the study or teaching of academic fields related to foreign language, literature or culture. Inducted into the Delta Rho chapter were CU students Brittany Donley, Cache; Theresa Fletcher and Lizette Ross, Lawton; Lisa Monroy-Garcia, Elgin; and Ellenette Welborn, Duncan.

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Cameron University’s George D. Keathley Department of Military Science presented awards and scholarships to members of the Comanche Battalion, Cameron’s Army ROTC Unit, during a ceremony held last week. The Comanche Battalion annually recognizes cadets for meritorious performance in the areas of military science, academics, physical fitness, personal achievement and leadership. Awards are sponsored by the Department of the Army; national and local societies, organizations, businesses and private individuals.

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The Cameron University Department of Education recently celebrated the accomplishments of its students with awards.

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Cameron University’s Department of Art, Music, and Theatre Arts had its 2018-2019 Theatre Arts awards ceremony celebrating the accomplishments of their students this past year with a season celebrating “Where Everything Comes Together!”

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Cameron University’s Resident Hall Association (RHA) honored students who live on campus during a recent celebration. Resident Hall Association promotes community building and socialization among residents. Each resident assistant (RA) selected two honorees, one to be named Most Valuable Resident and one recognized with an award created by the RA, to recognize residents who furthered the RHA mission.

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The Cameron University Department of Social Sciences has released the fifth volume of CHiPS: The Cameron University Undergraduate Research Journal in Criminal Justice, History, Political Science and Sociology. The volume features the research of Cameron undergraduates Sandi Colby, Kylie Dew-O’Bryant, Brittany Hutchinson and Justin Rose. CHiPS, which features student research papers in the fields of criminal justice, history, political science, sociology and geography, can be viewed online at www.cameron.edu/history_government/chips. Printed copies are available in the Department of Social Sciences.

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Each semester, Cameron University psychology students take the Area Concentration Achievement Test (ACAT), a tool utilized by universities nationwide to assess content knowledge and retention by students at the completion of their major field of study. Two CU students, Dominique Bradley, Lawton, and Leslie Brown, Walters, scored in the 93rd percentile nationally.

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The Cameron University Department of Social Sciences has honored six 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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KCCU, Cameron University’s public radio station, has been honored with a regional Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence in Innovation by the Radio Television Digital News Association. The award recognizes legacy radio or television news organizations that innovate their product to enhance the quality of journalism and the audience’s understanding of news. KCCU, along with KGOU, KOSU and KWGS, partnered to create the Oklahoma Public Media Exchange (OPME) to create “Oklahoma Engaged,” a statewide 2018 election project. As the winner of a regional award, the project is automatically entered in the national Edward R. Murrow Awards.

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The Cameron University Department of Psychology recently honored five students with Major of the Year awards during its departmental Student Recognition Ceremony.

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Cameron University’s annual Commencement is scheduled for Friday, May 3, at 7:30 p.m. at Cameron Stadium. State Regent Ann Holloway 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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The Cameron University Alumni Association invites all Cameron alumni to the Annual Alumni Toast to welcome the Class of 2019 to the alumni family. The event is slated for Friday, May 3, at 10 a.m. in the Fine Arts Courtyard on the Cameron University campus. Please RSVP online at http://cameronrsvp.com/alumnitoast by Wednesday, May 1. For more information, call the Office of Alumni Relations at 581-2988.

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Cameron University will honor students who have completed requirements for master’s degrees at the 15th annual CU Hooding Ceremony on Friday, May 3, at 3 p.m. Master’s candidates Katie Caughron, Lawton, and Amy Kruscavage, Lawton, 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. Parking is available on the west side of the CETES Conference Center, on the west side of Burch Hall, and on the east side of Howell Hall.

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The Cameron University Department of Communication, English and Foreign Languages welcomed 10 new members to the Beta Omicron chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the international English honor society.

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The Cameron University of Communication, English and Foreign Languages has honored several CU students for their creative writing.

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Cameron University celebrated Earth Day with members of the Lawton Northeast On-Line Branch Lions Club, who donated an Eastern Redbud to the university. This marks the 11th consecutive year the group has donated a tree to Cameron. The tree was planted on the north side of Aggie Gym, joining the club’s previously donated Eastern Redbuds, which bring brilliant pops of color to the grounds each March.

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The Cameron University Department of Mathematical Sciences inducted seven new members into the university’s chapter of Pi Mu Epsilon (PME). PME is dedicated to the promotion of mathematics and recognition of students who successfully pursue mathematical understanding. Cameron's chapter, the third to be established in Oklahoma, was founded in 1979.

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Cameron University’s Office of Campus Life presented awards to students, faculty and staff during a recent ceremony on the CU campus. The event included the announcement of the Top 20 Students, comprised of outstanding juniors and seniors, and the Top 10 Non-Traditional Students, made up of outstanding juniors and seniors over the age of 25. Students are selected based on excellence in leadership, community service, campus involvement and academics.

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Cameron University students Amanda King and Rikki Tasso-Thompson have been inducted into the Order of Omega, a national organization that recognizes fraternity men and women who have attained a high standard of leadership in interfraternity activities, to encourage them to continue along this line, and to inspire others to strive for similar conspicuous attainment.

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Cameron University faculty members Dr. Brad McCoy, Dr. Edris Montalvo, Dr. Joanni Sailor, Dr. Aubree Walton, Dr. Wendy Whitman Cobb and Dr. Sheila Youngblood have been honored with awards recognizing their contributions to Cameron’s academic community. McCoy received the Adjunct Faculty Award for Excellence and Innovation in Teaching, Montalvo was honored with the Faculty Award for Excellence in Service, Sailor received the Faculty Award for Excellence in Mentoring Student Research, Walton was honored with the Hackler Award for Teaching Excellence, Whitman Cobb received the Bhattacharya Endowed Lectureship for Excellence in Research Award, and Youngblood received the Faculty Award for Excellence and Innovation in Teaching.

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Three Cameron University staff members were honored as the recipients of the university’s Staff Excellence Awards. Jayne McLoughlin, John Osborne and William Poole 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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More than 50 students have been named to Who’s Who Among Students at Cameron University, a competitive and prestigious award. These students were nominated by faculty and staff on campus and then evaluated, based on their leadership, involvement and academics. After receiving a nomination by faculty or staff, students submit an application outlining their collegiate career, including membership in student organizations, campus and community involvement and grades. In order to be eligible, students must have completed at least 60 hours.

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