Cameron University’s George D. Keathley Department of Military Science has presented awards and scholarships to members of the Comanche Battalion, Cameron’s Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) unit. The Comanche Battalion recognized cadets for meritorious performance in military science, academics, physical fitness, personal achievement and leadership.
Seven Cameron University students will head to the national championship competition of the APPE Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl® in March following the regional competition. The CU team of Elishamah Antoine, Jonelle Dunham, Angelica Martinez, Michelle Nya, Sharon Richardson, Ty Spence and Taylor Spores look toward to the national championship competition, where they will face winning teams from the other 11 regional competitions. This will be the second trip to the national competition for Spores and Dunham.
For the fifth consecutive year, Cameron University’s Dr. Ioannis Argyros has earned a ranking on Stanford University’s World’s Top 2% Scientists list. The list identifies the world's leading researchers, representing approximately 2% of all scientists worldwide. Rankings are determined by standardized data on citations, h-index and a wide range of bibliometric indicators.
Cameron University has been recognized for its support of military veterans through inclusion on the Military Times “Best for Vets: Colleges” rankings for the fifth consecutive year. Of the 41 institutions categorized as offering traditional and online instruction in the Southwest region, CU ranks sixth overall. Nationally, Cameron is placed 61st of the 125 schools in that category. For more than a decade, veterans have relied on the Military Times “Best for Vets: Colleges” as a top resource when making education decisions.
Holiday music will fill the air in the University Theatre on Friday, December 5, when the Cameron University Concert Band and the Cameron University Jazz Ensemble take the stage. The entertainment gets under way at 7:30 p.m.
The Cameron University Foundation encourages supporters of Cameron University to participate in Giving Tuesday, a national day of giving. Giving Tuesday, which rallies people around the world to tap into the power of human connection and strengthen communities, takes place on Tuesday, December 2. All gifts received that day will be earmarked for Cameron’s CARE Fund, which provides support for students with immediate needs resulting from unexpected financial challenges.
Cameron University will be closed November 26-28 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. No classes will be held during this time, and administrative offices will be closed. Classes will resume and offices re-open for normal business hours on Monday, December 1.
The Cameron University Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club recently represented CU at the National Collegiate Grappling Association (NCGA) Championship Tournament, taking five student-athletes to compete against 21 universities from across the nation. The team delivered an outstanding performance, bringing home multiple podium finishes and showcasing the continued growth and competitive strength of the CU BJJ Club.
Community members from throughout southwest Oklahoma are invited to kick off the holiday season with Cameron University, which will host tree lighting events at both the Lawton and Duncan campuses. On Tuesday, December 2, festivities are scheduled at CU-Duncan beginning at 6 p.m., with festivities for the Lawton campus scheduled for Thursday, December 4, in Bentley Gardens at 6 p.m. Both events are open to the public at no charge. Ole Kim will lend a hand to light the tree at both locations, and attendees will receive a free commemorative Cameron tree ornament, while supplies last.
