Cameron University has received a $100,000 grant from Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages (CCSWB) that is aimed at supporting southwest Oklahomans who are the first from their families to attend college. The grant, awarded with no restrictions beyond supporting first-generation students, aligns perfectly with Cameron University’s mission.
New, continuing or returning students who have been putting off enrollment for the Fall 2025 semester are encouraged to take the opportunity to participate in Enrollment Saturday, a walk-in event scheduled for Saturday, August 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Lawton campus of Cameron University.
Cameron University’s public radio station, KCCU-FM, has announced a new addition to its programming lineup. “CU Today,” hosted by Cameron President Shane Hunt, will air the last Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. The debut episode is set for July 28.
Dr. Joy Hamm has joined Cameron University as Vice President for Enrollment Management. Hamm comes to CU from Young Harris College in Georgia, where she served as Vice President of Admissions & Financial Aid since July 2023. She brings more than 25 years of experience in higher education.
New Cameron University President Shane Hunt knows first-hand what it means to be a first-generation college student and how that achievement dramatically changes the trajectory of a graduate’s life. Wanting to ensure that other Oklahomans have the same experience, Hunt has provided the funding that allows the Cameron University Foundation to establish the President Shane Hunt First Generation Scholarship.
There’s good news for Cameron University students as they prepare for the 2025-2026 academic year, as the university has announced that it will keep tuition and mandatory fees, as well as rates for student housing, unchanged.
The Cameron University Alumni Association (CUAA) is accepting nominations for its 2026 alumni and faculty awards, which recognize individuals whose accomplishments honor the legacy of Cameron University. Since 1979, the CUAA has recognized more than 200 individuals with honors such as the Distinguished Alumni Award, Outstanding Young Alumni Award, and Faculty Hall of Fame Award.
Cameron University is pleased to announce changes in leadership within the Office of Academic Affairs, effective July 1.
Community members from throughout southwest Oklahoma are invited to meet Dr. C. Shane Hunt, Cameron University’s new president, during receptions at either the Lawton and Duncan campuses. President Hunt will greet guests in Lawton on Wednesday, July 9, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the McCasland Foundation Ballroom of the McMahon Centennial Complex, located on the east side of campus. Parking is available at the intersection of S.W. University Drive and S.W. D Avenue.
