Online Degree Program in Fire, Arson and Explosion Investigation First of Its Kind in Nation

Eastern Kentucky University’s online bachelor of science degree program in Fire, Arson and Explosion Investigation will be the first of its kind in the nation. The EKU Online degree program gives students the opportunity to earn a fully accredited online degree from faculty who are foremost in the field today.

“As a fire investigator, you want to have solid credentials and be recognized as a true expert in the evolving field of fire science so that you can report your findings and testify in court with confidence,” said Jim Pharr, chair and associate professor in the department of Safety, Security and Emergency Management. “We get students ready to do that.”

The University’s on-campus Fire, Arson and Explosion Investigation program has successfully prepared leaders in the field for more than 30 years. EKU graduates hold city, state, and federal investigative positions, and are working as fire and explosion investigators for manufacturers, engineering firms, insurance companies, and private investigative companies nationwide.

The new online program, which will result in the same EKU degree, is designed especially for working professionals in the field who are seeking career advancement. Students will be immediately assimilated into an environment focused on elevating the level of research, knowledge, and application of engineering and science to the field of fire, arson, and explosion investigation.

“Our online format allows students to study with leading professionals in the field, get regular feedback from those instructors and even get hands-on lab experience,” explained Pharr.

A highlight of the curriculum will be two weeks at the EKU Fire Labs on the Richmond campus, where courses will focus on conducting fire origin and cause investigations, investigating explosion scenes and examining devices and products to determine failure modes.  

EKU launched an online degree program in Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology in 2007 and also offers an online program in Fire Protection Administration. Advances in instructional design give faculty a variety of ways to convey their expertise in an online learning environment. Whether providing students with video feedback, offering virtual office hours or enhancing video lectures with computer-generated, 3-D models, faculty are committed to helping students succeed. 

Faculty teaching in the new online program include Pharr, a 30-year fire service veteran who served as a fire fighter, investigator, fire chief and emergency management director before becoming an educator, and Tom Thurman, a former FBI special agent who investigated the bombing of Pan American Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, as well as the bombings of the Oklahoma City federal building and the World Trade Center Towers. Many of the EKU faculty members are certified fire and explosion investigators who are still actively involved in the field. In addition to authoring the industry’s top textbooks, they hold various leadership positions within the profession, including membership on the National Fire Protection Association’s NFPA 1033 Technical Committee, which writes the “Standard for Professional Qualifications for the Fire Investigator.”

Those who apply by July 13 can start classes in Fall 2013.

Named one of the Top 10 Online Colleges in the Nation by "Best Colleges" in 2010, EKU is a fully accredited, brick-and-mortar institution celebrating more than 100 years of student success. EKU Online offers more than 20 degree options in a variety of fields, including Education, Psychology, Paralegal Studies, Police Studies, Corrections, Juvenile Justice, Occupational Safety, Fire Protection and Homeland Security. For more information, visit www.eku.edu/fireandarson.  

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CHICKASAW NATION GOVERNOR ANOATUBBY TO ADDRESS ECU’S FALL GRADUATES ON DEC. 15

ECU's mission is to foster a learning environment in which students,
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Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby will address candidates for bachelor’s and master’s degrees during fall Commencement ceremonies at East Central University on Saturday, Dec. 15.

The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. in the Kerr Activities Center for 242 candidates for bachelor’s degrees and 102 candidates for master’s degrees.

Anoatubby has served as governor of the Chickasaw Nation since 1987. His effective leadership has led to ongoing growth within the tribe.

When Anoatubby took office as governor, the Chickasaw Nation had only 250 employees. Today, it employs over 12,000. The financial conditions of the tribe have been improved tremendously. Funding for tribal operations has grown exponentially. Tribal assets have grown twentyfold.

His leadership not only spurred the financial growth and success of the Chickasaw Nation, but his influence has also helped preserve the proud history and culture of the tribe. Anoatubby’s efforts have led to a cultural and language renaissance among the Chickasaw Nation, including the construction of the Chickasaw Cultural Center in Sulphur, a state-of-the-art campus which celebrates the legacy of the Chickasaw people while serving as a supreme learning tool.

In his role as chief executive of the Chickasaw Nation, Anoatubby has made education, jobs, health care, preservation of the environment and business development as priorities in his governorship, all of which have sustained success and growth.

Prior to becoming Governor of the Chickasaw Nation, Anoatubby served as the first Lieutenant Governor from 1979-1987. He has been active in tribal government since 1975. His previous positions include director of tribal health services, director of finance, and special assistant to the governor and controller.

Anoatubby earned his degree in accounting from ECU in 1972. That education coupled with his effective business management skills have made the Chickasaw Nation, the 13th largest tribe in the United States, a model of continuing economic growth and a proud historical and cultural heritage.

Candidates for BACHELOR’S DEGREES are listed by their hometowns:

ADA - Allan Adams, Jack Aday, Anun Bajracharya, Stephanie Barnett, Kelsey Benefield, Nabin Bharati, Amanda Bond, Danna Borntrager, Alexis Brendle, Nimesh Buddhachary, Tanesha Bundy, Jorjia Cash, Jana Cawthon, Rebecca Chalise, Ajeet Chaudhary, Tamy Davenport, Derrick Dederman, Easton Denton, Manoj Devkota, Sudeep Dhakal, Alyssa Eickenhorst, Jessica Fixico, Laxman Gautam, Anisha Ghimire, Robin Ghimire, Lindsay Glenn, Linda Greenwood, Linda Grigg, Derek Gurley, Jacob Hawley, Danielle Hill, Heather Holland, Nathan Holland, Erica Hollingsworth , Courtney Hundley, Caitlyn James, Brandi Janda, Jordan Johnson, Jacob Jones, Amanda Kauk, Kristin Keiner, Margaret Lashbrook, Russell Lollar, Preston Marshall, Haleigh McKinzie, Nadeca McLaughlin, Reece Melton, Jessie Miller, Andrew Minnich, Prawesh Mishra, Preetesh Mishra, Jonathan Moffat, Carlos Muro Loscertales, Lisa Nelson, Nickolas Noahubi, Lou Norman, Michael Ogunleye, William Palmer, Demola Peterkin, Natalie Richards, Erin Roberson, Glenn Ronning, Robert Russell, Chase Sanders, Bijayas Sapkota, Renee Sheppard, Michael Shinault, Sanip Shrestha, Caitlin Spaulding, Caitlyn Stephens, Sommer Stevens, Michelle Stinnett, Abhaya Thapa, Melanie Thornton, Sterling Tucker, Chad Underwood, Bailey Walker, Kandice Wallis, Manuella Warrior, Ginger White, Kyron Whittaker, Leslie Withers, Meagan Workman, Tanner Young.

ALLEN - Colton Johnson, Danli Sanford, Chance Shires.

ARDMORE - Paul Brown, Tanisha Davis, Heather Fasgold, Kimberly Franks, Fran Growall, Ashley Huggins, Ryan Huggins, Rebecca Jones, Kevin Meridth, Cindi Rambo, Ana Resendes, Amie Swan, Kristi Tippett, Stephanie Todd

BEGGS - Dimitri Johnson

BENNINGTON - Ashley McLarry, Matthew Thompson

BOWLEGS – Tyler Walker

BROKEN ARROW – Morgan Gilbert, Kalee Young

BROKEN BOW - Melinda Fuller, Rebecca Stover

BYARS – Ray Ardery, Bonnie Sharp

CALVIN – Marybeth Sieja

CLAREMORE – Gabriel Sherman

CLARITA – Bethany Lee

DAVIS – Christopher Dalley, Easton Healey, Brian Montgomery, Jerad White

DEL CITY – Randee Crockett

DURANT – Kendall Cavender, Marisa Small

ELDORADO – Tyle Hankins

ELMORE CITY – Kenneth Dodds

HARTSHORNE – Rhonda Faulkner

HEALDTON – Kayelyn Clubb

HENRYETTA – Tim Brice

HOLDENVILLE – Delaina Rogers

KONAWA – Ashley Cole

LEXINGTON – Shawnacie Noakes, Rachel Pratt

LINDSAY – Cody Williams

MACOMB – Dinah Boydstun

MANNSVILLE – Kristie Wallace

MARIETTA - Stacy Briggs, William Briggs, Kay Cagle, Stephanie Miller

MAYSVILLE – Jonathan Temple-Lee

McALESTER - Cindi Collins, Cassie Fabry, Casten Karr, Elisabeth Loving, Candace Teel

McLOUD – Tarra Kania

MEAD – Lisa Davis, Vicki McLarry

NORMAN – Danielle Toland

OKEMAH - Candace Cheatwood, Valerie Jones, Brenae Riggin

OKLAHOMA CITY - Casey Denton, Stacia Lemons

OWASSO – Jerrod Henrie

PADEN – Mary Newport

PAOLI – Dale Ezell, Spencer Mantooth

PAULS VALLEY - Kristopher Brantley, Tobey Hatton, William Jones, Era Levy, Destiny Parks, Bailey Stufflebean, Amanda Tomlinson, Elizabeth Underwood

PRAGUE - Trevor Davis, Gary Duvall, Jessica Grant

ROFF – Donald Walker

SAINT LOUIS – Dusty Dean

SEMINOLE - Amber Burton, Nichole Chesser, Chris Conway, Kristi Gray, Krista Green, Julia Hammack, Derek Kiker, Keri LaPach, Steven Miller, Avery VanZant, Louise Zedd

SHADY POINT – Beckie Johnson

SHAWNEE - Courtney Bullen, Ryan Creel, Serena Cudjoe, Jeff Fisher, Michael May, Jennifer McLain, Christian Myers, Joshua Norton, Candace Sweatt

SPIRO – Tiffany Sober

STONEWALL – Robert Brown

STRATFORD – Travis Henry

SULPHUR - Bethany Carroll, Dia Harness, Blake Hughes, Shawnda Preast

TECUMSEH - Shannon Elias, Sharon Holford, Samantha Lee, Shawna McMahan, Jordan Payne, Sarah Sellers

TISHOMINGO - Danielle Brown, Lindsey Cram, Neal Dodd, Gina Frazier, Mona Hankins

TUPELO - Augie Harkins, Donavan Terry

VALLIANT - Ashley Banfill, Cayla Shockley

VINITA – Kristin Stecklein

WAYNE – Erin Carroll

WELLSTON – Sarah Eckert

WETUMKA – Hilary Griffin, Shalan Tyra

WEWOKA - Laura Harrison, Alicia Martinez, Denise Williams

WILSON - James Goode, Amy Miller

WRIGHT CITY – Rachel Battiest

WYNNEWOOD – Natalie Delaplain

BRAWLEY, CALIF. – Cami Correa

BURBANK, CALIF. – Christopher Montgomery

CANYON COUNTRY, CALIF. – Donald Williams

CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIF. – Jeremy Custer

HONOLULU, HAWAII – Matthew Gobble

MARTINSVILLE, INDIANA – Krista Bird

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Darnell Davis

ALLEN, TEXAS - Olaniyi Opeseyitan, Zackary Patteson, Carla Rodriguez

COMMERCE, TEXAS – Tatiana Booth

DALLAS, TEXAS – Caroline Moseti

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – Stuart Bishop, Armando Saldivar

RICHARDSON, TEXAS – Natalie Wilson

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – Ann Mayahi

MAPLE RIDGE, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA – Brianna Baron

Candidates for MASTER’S DEGREES are listed by their hometowns:

ADA - Delilah Bohan, Jacob Bussell, Lucas Cane, Kim Carter, Mark Choate, Joy Crabtree, Mark Dominguez, Misty Gibney, Rachel Gore, Amanda Hall, Kellie Hudson, Joseph Mankin, Connie Martin, Ryan McMahan, Charles Mugabi, Ashton Neufeld, Calli Presley, Adam Ritter, Kylie Stephens, Dee Stoup, Billie Watson, Casey West

ARDMORE - Cindy Alsobrook, Dawn Gallo, Elizabeth Negrete, Brandon Pettigrew, Sandeep Pokharel, William Snider, Cassandra Thomas, Kathy Thompson, Virginia Wrenn

BROKEN ARROW – Richard Barnes

BROMIDE – Shanelle Baxter

CASHION - Michael Younger

CENTRAHOMA – Sarah Bills

CROWDER – Margie McElhany

CYRIL – LeeAnn Carlson

DUNCAN – Jera Alcorn

DURANT – Ashley Johnson

EARLSBORO – Sara Frye

EDMOND – Susan East

EUFAULA – Megan Palmer

FAIRLAND – Ryan Cottrell

GUYMON – Dixie Purdy

HARTSHORNE – Christina Baker

KONAWA – Natalie Isaacs

LAWTON – Toya Compton, Susan Pease

LEON – Shelly Self

LONE GROVE – Leah Noland

MADILL – Brenda Robertson

MARIETTA – Kimberly Fraire

McALESTER – Jamie Hood, Tiffany Moore, Lori Weeks, Lori Wells

McLOUD – Virginia Pritchard

MIDWEST CITY – Kendall Foster

MUSKOGEE – Joshua Johns, Andrew Swagers

NORMAN – Jennifer Dragoo

OKLAHOMA CITY – Tonya Rodriguez

OWASSO – Amanda Gilligan

PAULS VALLEY – Samuel Caton, Kelli Keesee

PIEDMONT – Rae Greathouse

PORUM – Rosa Denton

POTEAU – Casey Hemphill, Andria Perry, Jennifer Roberts

RED OAK – Tina McBride

SALLISAW – Sarah Jackson

SAYRE – Mary Lakey

SEMINOLE – Suzanne Barnett

SHAWNEE - Nicholas Cheatwood, Jennifer Conner, Barbara Core, Rhonda Crummett, Keela Mullennex, Misty Powell, Leslie Sewell

STONEWALL – Fay Christian

STRATFORD – Joseph Kelough

SULPHUR - Sarah Freehill, Roni Hardoin, Shannon Thomison

TALIHINA - Dorothea Humphreys, Rowdy Johnson , Susan Mickle

TECUMSEH - Lacey Forrester, Jessica Thompson

TISHOMINGO - Hunter Ty Hull, Teresa Kennison

WAGONER – Tyanna Trippany

WANETTE – Morgan Lipsey

WEWOKA – Lesli Upton

PALM HARBOR, FLA. – Evelyn Morales-Torres

CISCO, TEXAS – Leslie Weston

LAKEWOOD VILLAGE, TEXAS – K Espolt

UVALDE, TEXAS – James Ortiz

WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS – Dorothea Miller

KAMPALA, UGANDA – Richard Kirabira

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Online Degree Program in Fire, Arson and Explosion Investigation First of Its Kind in Nation

Eastern Kentucky University’s online bachelor of science degree program in Fire, Arson and Explosion Investigation will be the first of its kind in the nation. The EKU Online degree program gives students the opportunity to earn a fully accredited online degree from faculty who are foremost in the field today.

“As a fire investigator, you want to have solid credentials and be recognized as a true expert in the evolving field of fire science so that you can report your findings and testify in court with confidence,” said Jim Pharr, chair and associate professor in the department of Safety, Security and Emergency Management. “We get students ready to do that.”

The University’s on-campus Fire, Arson and Explosion Investigation program has successfully prepared leaders in the field for more than 30 years. EKU graduates hold city, state, and federal investigative positions, and are working as fire and explosion investigators for manufacturers, engineering firms, insurance companies, and private investigative companies nationwide.

The new online program, which will result in the same EKU degree, is designed especially for working professionals in the field who are seeking career advancement. Students will be immediately assimilated into an environment focused on elevating the level of research, knowledge, and application of engineering and science to the field of fire, arson, and explosion investigation.

“Our online format allows students to study with leading professionals in the field, get regular feedback from those instructors and even get hands-on lab experience,” explained Pharr.

A highlight of the curriculum will be two weeks at the EKU Fire Labs on the Richmond campus, where courses will focus on conducting fire origin and cause investigations, investigating explosion scenes and examining devices and products to determine failure modes.  

EKU launched an online degree program in Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology in 2007 and also offers an online program in Fire Protection Administration. Advances in instructional design give faculty a variety of ways to convey their expertise in an online learning environment. Whether providing students with video feedback, offering virtual office hours or enhancing video lectures with computer-generated, 3-D models, faculty are committed to helping students succeed. 

Faculty teaching in the new online program include Pharr, a 30-year fire service veteran who served as a fire fighter, investigator, fire chief and emergency management director before becoming an educator, and Tom Thurman, a former FBI special agent who investigated the bombing of Pan American Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, as well as the bombings of the Oklahoma City federal building and the World Trade Center Towers. Many of the EKU faculty members are certified fire and explosion investigators who are still actively involved in the field. In addition to authoring the industry’s top textbooks, they hold various leadership positions within the profession, including membership on the National Fire Protection Association’s NFPA 1033 Technical Committee, which writes the “Standard for Professional Qualifications for the Fire Investigator.”

Those who apply by July 13 can start classes in Fall 2013.

Named one of the Top 10 Online Colleges in the Nation by "Best Colleges" in 2010, EKU is a fully accredited, brick-and-mortar institution celebrating more than 100 years of student success. EKU Online offers more than 20 degree options in a variety of fields, including Education, Psychology, Paralegal Studies, Police Studies, Corrections, Juvenile Justice, Occupational Safety, Fire Protection and Homeland Security. For more information, visit www.eku.edu/fireandarson.  

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CHICKASAW NATION GOVERNOR ANOATUBBY TO ADDRESS ECU’S FALL GRADUATES ON DEC. 15

ECU's mission is to foster a learning environment in which students,
faculty, staff and community interact to educate students for life.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

East Central University Communications and Marketing580-559-5650 or 405-812-1428 (cell)

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby will address candidates for bachelor’s and master’s degrees during fall Commencement ceremonies at East Central University on Saturday, Dec. 15.

The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. in the Kerr Activities Center for 242 candidates for bachelor’s degrees and 102 candidates for master’s degrees.

Anoatubby has served as governor of the Chickasaw Nation since 1987. His effective leadership has led to ongoing growth within the tribe.

When Anoatubby took office as governor, the Chickasaw Nation had only 250 employees. Today, it employs over 12,000. The financial conditions of the tribe have been improved tremendously. Funding for tribal operations has grown exponentially. Tribal assets have grown twentyfold.

His leadership not only spurred the financial growth and success of the Chickasaw Nation, but his influence has also helped preserve the proud history and culture of the tribe. Anoatubby’s efforts have led to a cultural and language renaissance among the Chickasaw Nation, including the construction of the Chickasaw Cultural Center in Sulphur, a state-of-the-art campus which celebrates the legacy of the Chickasaw people while serving as a supreme learning tool.

In his role as chief executive of the Chickasaw Nation, Anoatubby has made education, jobs, health care, preservation of the environment and business development as priorities in his governorship, all of which have sustained success and growth.

Prior to becoming Governor of the Chickasaw Nation, Anoatubby served as the first Lieutenant Governor from 1979-1987. He has been active in tribal government since 1975. His previous positions include director of tribal health services, director of finance, and special assistant to the governor and controller.

Anoatubby earned his degree in accounting from ECU in 1972. That education coupled with his effective business management skills have made the Chickasaw Nation, the 13th largest tribe in the United States, a model of continuing economic growth and a proud historical and cultural heritage.

Candidates for BACHELOR’S DEGREES are listed by their hometowns:

ADA - Allan Adams, Jack Aday, Anun Bajracharya, Stephanie Barnett, Kelsey Benefield, Nabin Bharati, Amanda Bond, Danna Borntrager, Alexis Brendle, Nimesh Buddhachary, Tanesha Bundy, Jorjia Cash, Jana Cawthon, Rebecca Chalise, Ajeet Chaudhary, Tamy Davenport, Derrick Dederman, Easton Denton, Manoj Devkota, Sudeep Dhakal, Alyssa Eickenhorst, Jessica Fixico, Laxman Gautam, Anisha Ghimire, Robin Ghimire, Lindsay Glenn, Linda Greenwood, Linda Grigg, Derek Gurley, Jacob Hawley, Danielle Hill, Heather Holland, Nathan Holland, Erica Hollingsworth , Courtney Hundley, Caitlyn James, Brandi Janda, Jordan Johnson, Jacob Jones, Amanda Kauk, Kristin Keiner, Margaret Lashbrook, Russell Lollar, Preston Marshall, Haleigh McKinzie, Nadeca McLaughlin, Reece Melton, Jessie Miller, Andrew Minnich, Prawesh Mishra, Preetesh Mishra, Jonathan Moffat, Carlos Muro Loscertales, Lisa Nelson, Nickolas Noahubi, Lou Norman, Michael Ogunleye, William Palmer, Demola Peterkin, Natalie Richards, Erin Roberson, Glenn Ronning, Robert Russell, Chase Sanders, Bijayas Sapkota, Renee Sheppard, Michael Shinault, Sanip Shrestha, Caitlin Spaulding, Caitlyn Stephens, Sommer Stevens, Michelle Stinnett, Abhaya Thapa, Melanie Thornton, Sterling Tucker, Chad Underwood, Bailey Walker, Kandice Wallis, Manuella Warrior, Ginger White, Kyron Whittaker, Leslie Withers, Meagan Workman, Tanner Young.

ALLEN - Colton Johnson, Danli Sanford, Chance Shires.

ARDMORE - Paul Brown, Tanisha Davis, Heather Fasgold, Kimberly Franks, Fran Growall, Ashley Huggins, Ryan Huggins, Rebecca Jones, Kevin Meridth, Cindi Rambo, Ana Resendes, Amie Swan, Kristi Tippett, Stephanie Todd

BEGGS - Dimitri Johnson

BENNINGTON - Ashley McLarry, Matthew Thompson

BOWLEGS – Tyler Walker

BROKEN ARROW – Morgan Gilbert, Kalee Young

BROKEN BOW - Melinda Fuller, Rebecca Stover

BYARS – Ray Ardery, Bonnie Sharp

CALVIN – Marybeth Sieja

CLAREMORE – Gabriel Sherman

CLARITA – Bethany Lee

DAVIS – Christopher Dalley, Easton Healey, Brian Montgomery, Jerad White

DEL CITY – Randee Crockett

DURANT – Kendall Cavender, Marisa Small

ELDORADO – Tyle Hankins

ELMORE CITY – Kenneth Dodds

HARTSHORNE – Rhonda Faulkner

HEALDTON – Kayelyn Clubb

HENRYETTA – Tim Brice

HOLDENVILLE – Delaina Rogers

KONAWA – Ashley Cole

LEXINGTON – Shawnacie Noakes, Rachel Pratt

LINDSAY – Cody Williams

MACOMB – Dinah Boydstun

MANNSVILLE – Kristie Wallace

MARIETTA - Stacy Briggs, William Briggs, Kay Cagle, Stephanie Miller

MAYSVILLE – Jonathan Temple-Lee

McALESTER - Cindi Collins, Cassie Fabry, Casten Karr, Elisabeth Loving, Candace Teel

McLOUD – Tarra Kania

MEAD – Lisa Davis, Vicki McLarry

NORMAN – Danielle Toland

OKEMAH - Candace Cheatwood, Valerie Jones, Brenae Riggin

OKLAHOMA CITY - Casey Denton, Stacia Lemons

OWASSO – Jerrod Henrie

PADEN – Mary Newport

PAOLI – Dale Ezell, Spencer Mantooth

PAULS VALLEY - Kristopher Brantley, Tobey Hatton, William Jones, Era Levy, Destiny Parks, Bailey Stufflebean, Amanda Tomlinson, Elizabeth Underwood

PRAGUE - Trevor Davis, Gary Duvall, Jessica Grant

ROFF – Donald Walker

SAINT LOUIS – Dusty Dean

SEMINOLE - Amber Burton, Nichole Chesser, Chris Conway, Kristi Gray, Krista Green, Julia Hammack, Derek Kiker, Keri LaPach, Steven Miller, Avery VanZant, Louise Zedd

SHADY POINT – Beckie Johnson

SHAWNEE - Courtney Bullen, Ryan Creel, Serena Cudjoe, Jeff Fisher, Michael May, Jennifer McLain, Christian Myers, Joshua Norton, Candace Sweatt

SPIRO – Tiffany Sober

STONEWALL – Robert Brown

STRATFORD – Travis Henry

SULPHUR - Bethany Carroll, Dia Harness, Blake Hughes, Shawnda Preast

TECUMSEH - Shannon Elias, Sharon Holford, Samantha Lee, Shawna McMahan, Jordan Payne, Sarah Sellers

TISHOMINGO - Danielle Brown, Lindsey Cram, Neal Dodd, Gina Frazier, Mona Hankins

TUPELO - Augie Harkins, Donavan Terry

VALLIANT - Ashley Banfill, Cayla Shockley

VINITA – Kristin Stecklein

WAYNE – Erin Carroll

WELLSTON – Sarah Eckert

WETUMKA – Hilary Griffin, Shalan Tyra

WEWOKA - Laura Harrison, Alicia Martinez, Denise Williams

WILSON - James Goode, Amy Miller

WRIGHT CITY – Rachel Battiest

WYNNEWOOD – Natalie Delaplain

BRAWLEY, CALIF. – Cami Correa

BURBANK, CALIF. – Christopher Montgomery

CANYON COUNTRY, CALIF. – Donald Williams

CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIF. – Jeremy Custer

HONOLULU, HAWAII – Matthew Gobble

MARTINSVILLE, INDIANA – Krista Bird

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Darnell Davis

ALLEN, TEXAS - Olaniyi Opeseyitan, Zackary Patteson, Carla Rodriguez

COMMERCE, TEXAS – Tatiana Booth

DALLAS, TEXAS – Caroline Moseti

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – Stuart Bishop, Armando Saldivar

RICHARDSON, TEXAS – Natalie Wilson

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – Ann Mayahi

MAPLE RIDGE, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA – Brianna Baron

Candidates for MASTER’S DEGREES are listed by their hometowns:

ADA - Delilah Bohan, Jacob Bussell, Lucas Cane, Kim Carter, Mark Choate, Joy Crabtree, Mark Dominguez, Misty Gibney, Rachel Gore, Amanda Hall, Kellie Hudson, Joseph Mankin, Connie Martin, Ryan McMahan, Charles Mugabi, Ashton Neufeld, Calli Presley, Adam Ritter, Kylie Stephens, Dee Stoup, Billie Watson, Casey West

ARDMORE - Cindy Alsobrook, Dawn Gallo, Elizabeth Negrete, Brandon Pettigrew, Sandeep Pokharel, William Snider, Cassandra Thomas, Kathy Thompson, Virginia Wrenn

BROKEN ARROW – Richard Barnes

BROMIDE – Shanelle Baxter

CASHION - Michael Younger

CENTRAHOMA – Sarah Bills

CROWDER – Margie McElhany

CYRIL – LeeAnn Carlson

DUNCAN – Jera Alcorn

DURANT – Ashley Johnson

EARLSBORO – Sara Frye

EDMOND – Susan East

EUFAULA – Megan Palmer

FAIRLAND – Ryan Cottrell

GUYMON – Dixie Purdy

HARTSHORNE – Christina Baker

KONAWA – Natalie Isaacs

LAWTON – Toya Compton, Susan Pease

LEON – Shelly Self

LONE GROVE – Leah Noland

MADILL – Brenda Robertson

MARIETTA – Kimberly Fraire

McALESTER – Jamie Hood, Tiffany Moore, Lori Weeks, Lori Wells

McLOUD – Virginia Pritchard

MIDWEST CITY – Kendall Foster

MUSKOGEE – Joshua Johns, Andrew Swagers

NORMAN – Jennifer Dragoo

OKLAHOMA CITY – Tonya Rodriguez

OWASSO – Amanda Gilligan

PAULS VALLEY – Samuel Caton, Kelli Keesee

PIEDMONT – Rae Greathouse

PORUM – Rosa Denton

POTEAU – Casey Hemphill, Andria Perry, Jennifer Roberts

RED OAK – Tina McBride

SALLISAW – Sarah Jackson

SAYRE – Mary Lakey

SEMINOLE – Suzanne Barnett

SHAWNEE - Nicholas Cheatwood, Jennifer Conner, Barbara Core, Rhonda Crummett, Keela Mullennex, Misty Powell, Leslie Sewell

STONEWALL – Fay Christian

STRATFORD – Joseph Kelough

SULPHUR - Sarah Freehill, Roni Hardoin, Shannon Thomison

TALIHINA - Dorothea Humphreys, Rowdy Johnson , Susan Mickle

TECUMSEH - Lacey Forrester, Jessica Thompson

TISHOMINGO - Hunter Ty Hull, Teresa Kennison

WAGONER – Tyanna Trippany

WANETTE – Morgan Lipsey

WEWOKA – Lesli Upton

PALM HARBOR, FLA. – Evelyn Morales-Torres

CISCO, TEXAS – Leslie Weston

LAKEWOOD VILLAGE, TEXAS – K Espolt

UVALDE, TEXAS – James Ortiz

WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS – Dorothea Miller

KAMPALA, UGANDA – Richard Kirabira

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Edinboro University’s online education programs ranked among best in nation

01/16/2013

Edinboro University’s online education programs rate among the best in the country, according to rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report.

U.S. News’ 2013 Best Online Graduate Education Programs ranked Edinboro’s offerings 32nd of 208 online master’s degree programs in education. The rankings evaluated the programs based on statistical information about admissions selectivity, student engagement, faculty credentials and training, and student services and technology.

Edinboro’s ranking is the best among Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education institutions and third among all Pennsylvania colleges and universities.

Dr. Alan Biel, Dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Research, said Edinboro’s place among the top education master’s degree programs “really speaks to the commitment of the University to online learning in its dedication of both staff and technology. It also speaks to the commitment of our faculty to investing the extra effort in making these excellent programs available.”

The ranking took into account extensive statistical information about seven Edinboro online programs: Master of Art in Art Education, Master of Education in Early Childhood Education, Master of Education in Educational Leadership, Master of Education in Educational Psychology, Master of Education in Middle & Secondary Instruction, Master of Education in Reading, and Master of Education in Special Education.

Enrollment in those programs during 2011, the period reflected in data used in the U.S. News & World Report rankings, totaled 1,278.

Edinboro has been offering online degrees since 2001, when it launched the online Master of Education in Special Education, said Rick Wagonseller, director of Graduate Recruitment and Marketing.

In a little more than a decade, Dr. Biel said, online offerings have grown to play a significant role among the University’s graduate programs, accounting for about 60 percent of graduate enrollment in fall 2012. In addition to seven master’s degree programs in education, degrees available online include Master of Arts in Communication Studies, Master of Science in Nursing and Master of Social Work.

Dr. Biel praised the efforts of faculty in ensuring the excellence of the University’s online offerings by taking on extra training, including participation in the quality assurance program Quality Matters. The program trains peer reviewers to certify the quality of online courses.

In U.S. News’ 2013 Best Online Graduate Education Programs survey, Edinboro ranked 21st in the nation in the area of Student Engagement, a measure of student-instructor interaction as well as graduation and retention rates.

Dr. Andrew Pushchak, program head for Educational Leadership Programs, said the score reflects one of the core strengths of the University’s online graduate programs.

"The continued success of graduate online programs at Edinboro University can be directly linked to faculty and students,” Dr. Pushchak said. “The dedicated faculty actively engage their graduate students in rigorous, high-quality, and relevant online course work. And, the graduate students dedicate their time, energy, and resources to make the commitment required to pursue their graduate degrees."

U.S. News & World Report previously rated online graduate programs primarily on the size of enrollment but began in 2012 to move toward assessment of quality. This is the first year that overall rankings were calculated. The intent, according to an explanation on the publication’s rankings website, is to help prospective students weigh the strengths and weaknesses of the programs when deciding to enroll.

The rankings, and accompanying program profiles, are available online at www.usnews.com/education/online-education/education/rankings.

For more information on Edinboro University’s online graduate programs, visit http://gradschool.edinboro.edu, or call the School of Graduate Studies and Research at (814) 732-2856.

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Online Degree Program in Fire, Arson and Explosion Investigation First of Its Kind in Nation

Eastern Kentucky University’s online bachelor of science degree program in Fire, Arson and Explosion Investigation will be the first of its kind in the nation. The EKU Online degree program gives students the opportunity to earn a fully accredited online degree from faculty who are foremost in the field today.

“As a fire investigator, you want to have solid credentials and be recognized as a true expert in the evolving field of fire science so that you can report your findings and testify in court with confidence,” said Jim Pharr, chair and associate professor in the department of Safety, Security and Emergency Management. “We get students ready to do that.”

The University’s on-campus Fire, Arson and Explosion Investigation program has successfully prepared leaders in the field for more than 30 years. EKU graduates hold city, state, and federal investigative positions, and are working as fire and explosion investigators for manufacturers, engineering firms, insurance companies, and private investigative companies nationwide.

The new online program, which will result in the same EKU degree, is designed especially for working professionals in the field who are seeking career advancement. Students will be immediately assimilated into an environment focused on elevating the level of research, knowledge, and application of engineering and science to the field of fire, arson, and explosion investigation.

“Our online format allows students to study with leading professionals in the field, get regular feedback from those instructors and even get hands-on lab experience,” explained Pharr.

A highlight of the curriculum will be two weeks at the EKU Fire Labs on the Richmond campus, where courses will focus on conducting fire origin and cause investigations, investigating explosion scenes and examining devices and products to determine failure modes.  

EKU launched an online degree program in Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology in 2007 and also offers an online program in Fire Protection Administration. Advances in instructional design give faculty a variety of ways to convey their expertise in an online learning environment. Whether providing students with video feedback, offering virtual office hours or enhancing video lectures with computer-generated, 3-D models, faculty are committed to helping students succeed. 

Faculty teaching in the new online program include Pharr, a 30-year fire service veteran who served as a fire fighter, investigator, fire chief and emergency management director before becoming an educator, and Tom Thurman, a former FBI special agent who investigated the bombing of Pan American Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, as well as the bombings of the Oklahoma City federal building and the World Trade Center Towers. Many of the EKU faculty members are certified fire and explosion investigators who are still actively involved in the field. In addition to authoring the industry’s top textbooks, they hold various leadership positions within the profession, including membership on the National Fire Protection Association’s NFPA 1033 Technical Committee, which writes the “Standard for Professional Qualifications for the Fire Investigator.”

Those who apply by July 13 can start classes in Fall 2013.

Named one of the Top 10 Online Colleges in the Nation by "Best Colleges" in 2010, EKU is a fully accredited, brick-and-mortar institution celebrating more than 100 years of student success. EKU Online offers more than 20 degree options in a variety of fields, including Education, Psychology, Paralegal Studies, Police Studies, Corrections, Juvenile Justice, Occupational Safety, Fire Protection and Homeland Security. For more information, visit www.eku.edu/fireandarson.  

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Edinboro University’s online education programs ranked among best in nation

01/16/2013

Edinboro University’s online education programs rate among the best in the country, according to rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report.

U.S. News’ 2013 Best Online Graduate Education Programs ranked Edinboro’s offerings 32nd of 208 online master’s degree programs in education. The rankings evaluated the programs based on statistical information about admissions selectivity, student engagement, faculty credentials and training, and student services and technology.

Edinboro’s ranking is the best among Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education institutions and third among all Pennsylvania colleges and universities.

Dr. Alan Biel, Dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Research, said Edinboro’s place among the top education master’s degree programs “really speaks to the commitment of the University to online learning in its dedication of both staff and technology. It also speaks to the commitment of our faculty to investing the extra effort in making these excellent programs available.”

The ranking took into account extensive statistical information about seven Edinboro online programs: Master of Art in Art Education, Master of Education in Early Childhood Education, Master of Education in Educational Leadership, Master of Education in Educational Psychology, Master of Education in Middle & Secondary Instruction, Master of Education in Reading, and Master of Education in Special Education.

Enrollment in those programs during 2011, the period reflected in data used in the U.S. News & World Report rankings, totaled 1,278.

Edinboro has been offering online degrees since 2001, when it launched the online Master of Education in Special Education, said Rick Wagonseller, director of Graduate Recruitment and Marketing.

In a little more than a decade, Dr. Biel said, online offerings have grown to play a significant role among the University’s graduate programs, accounting for about 60 percent of graduate enrollment in fall 2012. In addition to seven master’s degree programs in education, degrees available online include Master of Arts in Communication Studies, Master of Science in Nursing and Master of Social Work.

Dr. Biel praised the efforts of faculty in ensuring the excellence of the University’s online offerings by taking on extra training, including participation in the quality assurance program Quality Matters. The program trains peer reviewers to certify the quality of online courses.

In U.S. News’ 2013 Best Online Graduate Education Programs survey, Edinboro ranked 21st in the nation in the area of Student Engagement, a measure of student-instructor interaction as well as graduation and retention rates.

Dr. Andrew Pushchak, program head for Educational Leadership Programs, said the score reflects one of the core strengths of the University’s online graduate programs.

"The continued success of graduate online programs at Edinboro University can be directly linked to faculty and students,” Dr. Pushchak said. “The dedicated faculty actively engage their graduate students in rigorous, high-quality, and relevant online course work. And, the graduate students dedicate their time, energy, and resources to make the commitment required to pursue their graduate degrees."

U.S. News & World Report previously rated online graduate programs primarily on the size of enrollment but began in 2012 to move toward assessment of quality. This is the first year that overall rankings were calculated. The intent, according to an explanation on the publication’s rankings website, is to help prospective students weigh the strengths and weaknesses of the programs when deciding to enroll.

The rankings, and accompanying program profiles, are available online at www.usnews.com/education/online-education/education/rankings.

For more information on Edinboro University’s online graduate programs, visit http://gradschool.edinboro.edu, or call the School of Graduate Studies and Research at (814) 732-2856.

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CHICKASAW NATION GOVERNOR ANOATUBBY TO ADDRESS ECU’S FALL GRADUATES ON DEC. 15

ECU's mission is to foster a learning environment in which students,
faculty, staff and community interact to educate students for life.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby will address candidates for bachelor’s and master’s degrees during fall Commencement ceremonies at East Central University on Saturday, Dec. 15.

The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. in the Kerr Activities Center for 242 candidates for bachelor’s degrees and 102 candidates for master’s degrees.

Anoatubby has served as governor of the Chickasaw Nation since 1987. His effective leadership has led to ongoing growth within the tribe.

When Anoatubby took office as governor, the Chickasaw Nation had only 250 employees. Today, it employs over 12,000. The financial conditions of the tribe have been improved tremendously. Funding for tribal operations has grown exponentially. Tribal assets have grown twentyfold.

His leadership not only spurred the financial growth and success of the Chickasaw Nation, but his influence has also helped preserve the proud history and culture of the tribe. Anoatubby’s efforts have led to a cultural and language renaissance among the Chickasaw Nation, including the construction of the Chickasaw Cultural Center in Sulphur, a state-of-the-art campus which celebrates the legacy of the Chickasaw people while serving as a supreme learning tool.

In his role as chief executive of the Chickasaw Nation, Anoatubby has made education, jobs, health care, preservation of the environment and business development as priorities in his governorship, all of which have sustained success and growth.

Prior to becoming Governor of the Chickasaw Nation, Anoatubby served as the first Lieutenant Governor from 1979-1987. He has been active in tribal government since 1975. His previous positions include director of tribal health services, director of finance, and special assistant to the governor and controller.

Anoatubby earned his degree in accounting from ECU in 1972. That education coupled with his effective business management skills have made the Chickasaw Nation, the 13th largest tribe in the United States, a model of continuing economic growth and a proud historical and cultural heritage.

Candidates for BACHELOR’S DEGREES are listed by their hometowns:

ADA - Allan Adams, Jack Aday, Anun Bajracharya, Stephanie Barnett, Kelsey Benefield, Nabin Bharati, Amanda Bond, Danna Borntrager, Alexis Brendle, Nimesh Buddhachary, Tanesha Bundy, Jorjia Cash, Jana Cawthon, Rebecca Chalise, Ajeet Chaudhary, Tamy Davenport, Derrick Dederman, Easton Denton, Manoj Devkota, Sudeep Dhakal, Alyssa Eickenhorst, Jessica Fixico, Laxman Gautam, Anisha Ghimire, Robin Ghimire, Lindsay Glenn, Linda Greenwood, Linda Grigg, Derek Gurley, Jacob Hawley, Danielle Hill, Heather Holland, Nathan Holland, Erica Hollingsworth , Courtney Hundley, Caitlyn James, Brandi Janda, Jordan Johnson, Jacob Jones, Amanda Kauk, Kristin Keiner, Margaret Lashbrook, Russell Lollar, Preston Marshall, Haleigh McKinzie, Nadeca McLaughlin, Reece Melton, Jessie Miller, Andrew Minnich, Prawesh Mishra, Preetesh Mishra, Jonathan Moffat, Carlos Muro Loscertales, Lisa Nelson, Nickolas Noahubi, Lou Norman, Michael Ogunleye, William Palmer, Demola Peterkin, Natalie Richards, Erin Roberson, Glenn Ronning, Robert Russell, Chase Sanders, Bijayas Sapkota, Renee Sheppard, Michael Shinault, Sanip Shrestha, Caitlin Spaulding, Caitlyn Stephens, Sommer Stevens, Michelle Stinnett, Abhaya Thapa, Melanie Thornton, Sterling Tucker, Chad Underwood, Bailey Walker, Kandice Wallis, Manuella Warrior, Ginger White, Kyron Whittaker, Leslie Withers, Meagan Workman, Tanner Young.

ALLEN - Colton Johnson, Danli Sanford, Chance Shires.

ARDMORE - Paul Brown, Tanisha Davis, Heather Fasgold, Kimberly Franks, Fran Growall, Ashley Huggins, Ryan Huggins, Rebecca Jones, Kevin Meridth, Cindi Rambo, Ana Resendes, Amie Swan, Kristi Tippett, Stephanie Todd

BEGGS - Dimitri Johnson

BENNINGTON - Ashley McLarry, Matthew Thompson

BOWLEGS – Tyler Walker

BROKEN ARROW – Morgan Gilbert, Kalee Young

BROKEN BOW - Melinda Fuller, Rebecca Stover

BYARS – Ray Ardery, Bonnie Sharp

CALVIN – Marybeth Sieja

CLAREMORE – Gabriel Sherman

CLARITA – Bethany Lee

DAVIS – Christopher Dalley, Easton Healey, Brian Montgomery, Jerad White

DEL CITY – Randee Crockett

DURANT – Kendall Cavender, Marisa Small

ELDORADO – Tyle Hankins

ELMORE CITY – Kenneth Dodds

HARTSHORNE – Rhonda Faulkner

HEALDTON – Kayelyn Clubb

HENRYETTA – Tim Brice

HOLDENVILLE – Delaina Rogers

KONAWA – Ashley Cole

LEXINGTON – Shawnacie Noakes, Rachel Pratt

LINDSAY – Cody Williams

MACOMB – Dinah Boydstun

MANNSVILLE – Kristie Wallace

MARIETTA - Stacy Briggs, William Briggs, Kay Cagle, Stephanie Miller

MAYSVILLE – Jonathan Temple-Lee

McALESTER - Cindi Collins, Cassie Fabry, Casten Karr, Elisabeth Loving, Candace Teel

McLOUD – Tarra Kania

MEAD – Lisa Davis, Vicki McLarry

NORMAN – Danielle Toland

OKEMAH - Candace Cheatwood, Valerie Jones, Brenae Riggin

OKLAHOMA CITY - Casey Denton, Stacia Lemons

OWASSO – Jerrod Henrie

PADEN – Mary Newport

PAOLI – Dale Ezell, Spencer Mantooth

PAULS VALLEY - Kristopher Brantley, Tobey Hatton, William Jones, Era Levy, Destiny Parks, Bailey Stufflebean, Amanda Tomlinson, Elizabeth Underwood

PRAGUE - Trevor Davis, Gary Duvall, Jessica Grant

ROFF – Donald Walker

SAINT LOUIS – Dusty Dean

SEMINOLE - Amber Burton, Nichole Chesser, Chris Conway, Kristi Gray, Krista Green, Julia Hammack, Derek Kiker, Keri LaPach, Steven Miller, Avery VanZant, Louise Zedd

SHADY POINT – Beckie Johnson

SHAWNEE - Courtney Bullen, Ryan Creel, Serena Cudjoe, Jeff Fisher, Michael May, Jennifer McLain, Christian Myers, Joshua Norton, Candace Sweatt

SPIRO – Tiffany Sober

STONEWALL – Robert Brown

STRATFORD – Travis Henry

SULPHUR - Bethany Carroll, Dia Harness, Blake Hughes, Shawnda Preast

TECUMSEH - Shannon Elias, Sharon Holford, Samantha Lee, Shawna McMahan, Jordan Payne, Sarah Sellers

TISHOMINGO - Danielle Brown, Lindsey Cram, Neal Dodd, Gina Frazier, Mona Hankins

TUPELO - Augie Harkins, Donavan Terry

VALLIANT - Ashley Banfill, Cayla Shockley

VINITA – Kristin Stecklein

WAYNE – Erin Carroll

WELLSTON – Sarah Eckert

WETUMKA – Hilary Griffin, Shalan Tyra

WEWOKA - Laura Harrison, Alicia Martinez, Denise Williams

WILSON - James Goode, Amy Miller

WRIGHT CITY – Rachel Battiest

WYNNEWOOD – Natalie Delaplain

BRAWLEY, CALIF. – Cami Correa

BURBANK, CALIF. – Christopher Montgomery

CANYON COUNTRY, CALIF. – Donald Williams

CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIF. – Jeremy Custer

HONOLULU, HAWAII – Matthew Gobble

MARTINSVILLE, INDIANA – Krista Bird

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Darnell Davis

ALLEN, TEXAS - Olaniyi Opeseyitan, Zackary Patteson, Carla Rodriguez

COMMERCE, TEXAS – Tatiana Booth

DALLAS, TEXAS – Caroline Moseti

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – Stuart Bishop, Armando Saldivar

RICHARDSON, TEXAS – Natalie Wilson

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – Ann Mayahi

MAPLE RIDGE, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA – Brianna Baron

Candidates for MASTER’S DEGREES are listed by their hometowns:

ADA - Delilah Bohan, Jacob Bussell, Lucas Cane, Kim Carter, Mark Choate, Joy Crabtree, Mark Dominguez, Misty Gibney, Rachel Gore, Amanda Hall, Kellie Hudson, Joseph Mankin, Connie Martin, Ryan McMahan, Charles Mugabi, Ashton Neufeld, Calli Presley, Adam Ritter, Kylie Stephens, Dee Stoup, Billie Watson, Casey West

ARDMORE - Cindy Alsobrook, Dawn Gallo, Elizabeth Negrete, Brandon Pettigrew, Sandeep Pokharel, William Snider, Cassandra Thomas, Kathy Thompson, Virginia Wrenn

BROKEN ARROW – Richard Barnes

BROMIDE – Shanelle Baxter

CASHION - Michael Younger

CENTRAHOMA – Sarah Bills

CROWDER – Margie McElhany

CYRIL – LeeAnn Carlson

DUNCAN – Jera Alcorn

DURANT – Ashley Johnson

EARLSBORO – Sara Frye

EDMOND – Susan East

EUFAULA – Megan Palmer

FAIRLAND – Ryan Cottrell

GUYMON – Dixie Purdy

HARTSHORNE – Christina Baker

KONAWA – Natalie Isaacs

LAWTON – Toya Compton, Susan Pease

LEON – Shelly Self

LONE GROVE – Leah Noland

MADILL – Brenda Robertson

MARIETTA – Kimberly Fraire

McALESTER – Jamie Hood, Tiffany Moore, Lori Weeks, Lori Wells

McLOUD – Virginia Pritchard

MIDWEST CITY – Kendall Foster

MUSKOGEE – Joshua Johns, Andrew Swagers

NORMAN – Jennifer Dragoo

OKLAHOMA CITY – Tonya Rodriguez

OWASSO – Amanda Gilligan

PAULS VALLEY – Samuel Caton, Kelli Keesee

PIEDMONT – Rae Greathouse

PORUM – Rosa Denton

POTEAU – Casey Hemphill, Andria Perry, Jennifer Roberts

RED OAK – Tina McBride

SALLISAW – Sarah Jackson

SAYRE – Mary Lakey

SEMINOLE – Suzanne Barnett

SHAWNEE - Nicholas Cheatwood, Jennifer Conner, Barbara Core, Rhonda Crummett, Keela Mullennex, Misty Powell, Leslie Sewell

STONEWALL – Fay Christian

STRATFORD – Joseph Kelough

SULPHUR - Sarah Freehill, Roni Hardoin, Shannon Thomison

TALIHINA - Dorothea Humphreys, Rowdy Johnson , Susan Mickle

TECUMSEH - Lacey Forrester, Jessica Thompson

TISHOMINGO - Hunter Ty Hull, Teresa Kennison

WAGONER – Tyanna Trippany

WANETTE – Morgan Lipsey

WEWOKA – Lesli Upton

PALM HARBOR, FLA. – Evelyn Morales-Torres

CISCO, TEXAS – Leslie Weston

LAKEWOOD VILLAGE, TEXAS – K Espolt

UVALDE, TEXAS – James Ortiz

WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS – Dorothea Miller

KAMPALA, UGANDA – Richard Kirabira

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CHICKASAW NATION GOVERNOR ANOATUBBY TO ADDRESS ECU’S FALL GRADUATES ON DEC. 15

ECU's mission is to foster a learning environment in which students,
faculty, staff and community interact to educate students for life.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

East Central University Communications and Marketing580-559-5650 or 405-812-1428 (cell)

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby will address candidates for bachelor’s and master’s degrees during fall Commencement ceremonies at East Central University on Saturday, Dec. 15.

The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. in the Kerr Activities Center for 242 candidates for bachelor’s degrees and 102 candidates for master’s degrees.

Anoatubby has served as governor of the Chickasaw Nation since 1987. His effective leadership has led to ongoing growth within the tribe.

When Anoatubby took office as governor, the Chickasaw Nation had only 250 employees. Today, it employs over 12,000. The financial conditions of the tribe have been improved tremendously. Funding for tribal operations has grown exponentially. Tribal assets have grown twentyfold.

His leadership not only spurred the financial growth and success of the Chickasaw Nation, but his influence has also helped preserve the proud history and culture of the tribe. Anoatubby’s efforts have led to a cultural and language renaissance among the Chickasaw Nation, including the construction of the Chickasaw Cultural Center in Sulphur, a state-of-the-art campus which celebrates the legacy of the Chickasaw people while serving as a supreme learning tool.

In his role as chief executive of the Chickasaw Nation, Anoatubby has made education, jobs, health care, preservation of the environment and business development as priorities in his governorship, all of which have sustained success and growth.

Prior to becoming Governor of the Chickasaw Nation, Anoatubby served as the first Lieutenant Governor from 1979-1987. He has been active in tribal government since 1975. His previous positions include director of tribal health services, director of finance, and special assistant to the governor and controller.

Anoatubby earned his degree in accounting from ECU in 1972. That education coupled with his effective business management skills have made the Chickasaw Nation, the 13th largest tribe in the United States, a model of continuing economic growth and a proud historical and cultural heritage.

Candidates for BACHELOR’S DEGREES are listed by their hometowns:

ADA - Allan Adams, Jack Aday, Anun Bajracharya, Stephanie Barnett, Kelsey Benefield, Nabin Bharati, Amanda Bond, Danna Borntrager, Alexis Brendle, Nimesh Buddhachary, Tanesha Bundy, Jorjia Cash, Jana Cawthon, Rebecca Chalise, Ajeet Chaudhary, Tamy Davenport, Derrick Dederman, Easton Denton, Manoj Devkota, Sudeep Dhakal, Alyssa Eickenhorst, Jessica Fixico, Laxman Gautam, Anisha Ghimire, Robin Ghimire, Lindsay Glenn, Linda Greenwood, Linda Grigg, Derek Gurley, Jacob Hawley, Danielle Hill, Heather Holland, Nathan Holland, Erica Hollingsworth , Courtney Hundley, Caitlyn James, Brandi Janda, Jordan Johnson, Jacob Jones, Amanda Kauk, Kristin Keiner, Margaret Lashbrook, Russell Lollar, Preston Marshall, Haleigh McKinzie, Nadeca McLaughlin, Reece Melton, Jessie Miller, Andrew Minnich, Prawesh Mishra, Preetesh Mishra, Jonathan Moffat, Carlos Muro Loscertales, Lisa Nelson, Nickolas Noahubi, Lou Norman, Michael Ogunleye, William Palmer, Demola Peterkin, Natalie Richards, Erin Roberson, Glenn Ronning, Robert Russell, Chase Sanders, Bijayas Sapkota, Renee Sheppard, Michael Shinault, Sanip Shrestha, Caitlin Spaulding, Caitlyn Stephens, Sommer Stevens, Michelle Stinnett, Abhaya Thapa, Melanie Thornton, Sterling Tucker, Chad Underwood, Bailey Walker, Kandice Wallis, Manuella Warrior, Ginger White, Kyron Whittaker, Leslie Withers, Meagan Workman, Tanner Young.

ALLEN - Colton Johnson, Danli Sanford, Chance Shires.

ARDMORE - Paul Brown, Tanisha Davis, Heather Fasgold, Kimberly Franks, Fran Growall, Ashley Huggins, Ryan Huggins, Rebecca Jones, Kevin Meridth, Cindi Rambo, Ana Resendes, Amie Swan, Kristi Tippett, Stephanie Todd

BEGGS - Dimitri Johnson

BENNINGTON - Ashley McLarry, Matthew Thompson

BOWLEGS – Tyler Walker

BROKEN ARROW – Morgan Gilbert, Kalee Young

BROKEN BOW - Melinda Fuller, Rebecca Stover

BYARS – Ray Ardery, Bonnie Sharp

CALVIN – Marybeth Sieja

CLAREMORE – Gabriel Sherman

CLARITA – Bethany Lee

DAVIS – Christopher Dalley, Easton Healey, Brian Montgomery, Jerad White

DEL CITY – Randee Crockett

DURANT – Kendall Cavender, Marisa Small

ELDORADO – Tyle Hankins

ELMORE CITY – Kenneth Dodds

HARTSHORNE – Rhonda Faulkner

HEALDTON – Kayelyn Clubb

HENRYETTA – Tim Brice

HOLDENVILLE – Delaina Rogers

KONAWA – Ashley Cole

LEXINGTON – Shawnacie Noakes, Rachel Pratt

LINDSAY – Cody Williams

MACOMB – Dinah Boydstun

MANNSVILLE – Kristie Wallace

MARIETTA - Stacy Briggs, William Briggs, Kay Cagle, Stephanie Miller

MAYSVILLE – Jonathan Temple-Lee

McALESTER - Cindi Collins, Cassie Fabry, Casten Karr, Elisabeth Loving, Candace Teel

McLOUD – Tarra Kania

MEAD – Lisa Davis, Vicki McLarry

NORMAN – Danielle Toland

OKEMAH - Candace Cheatwood, Valerie Jones, Brenae Riggin

OKLAHOMA CITY - Casey Denton, Stacia Lemons

OWASSO – Jerrod Henrie

PADEN – Mary Newport

PAOLI – Dale Ezell, Spencer Mantooth

PAULS VALLEY - Kristopher Brantley, Tobey Hatton, William Jones, Era Levy, Destiny Parks, Bailey Stufflebean, Amanda Tomlinson, Elizabeth Underwood

PRAGUE - Trevor Davis, Gary Duvall, Jessica Grant

ROFF – Donald Walker

SAINT LOUIS – Dusty Dean

SEMINOLE - Amber Burton, Nichole Chesser, Chris Conway, Kristi Gray, Krista Green, Julia Hammack, Derek Kiker, Keri LaPach, Steven Miller, Avery VanZant, Louise Zedd

SHADY POINT – Beckie Johnson

SHAWNEE - Courtney Bullen, Ryan Creel, Serena Cudjoe, Jeff Fisher, Michael May, Jennifer McLain, Christian Myers, Joshua Norton, Candace Sweatt

SPIRO – Tiffany Sober

STONEWALL – Robert Brown

STRATFORD – Travis Henry

SULPHUR - Bethany Carroll, Dia Harness, Blake Hughes, Shawnda Preast

TECUMSEH - Shannon Elias, Sharon Holford, Samantha Lee, Shawna McMahan, Jordan Payne, Sarah Sellers

TISHOMINGO - Danielle Brown, Lindsey Cram, Neal Dodd, Gina Frazier, Mona Hankins

TUPELO - Augie Harkins, Donavan Terry

VALLIANT - Ashley Banfill, Cayla Shockley

VINITA – Kristin Stecklein

WAYNE – Erin Carroll

WELLSTON – Sarah Eckert

WETUMKA – Hilary Griffin, Shalan Tyra

WEWOKA - Laura Harrison, Alicia Martinez, Denise Williams

WILSON - James Goode, Amy Miller

WRIGHT CITY – Rachel Battiest

WYNNEWOOD – Natalie Delaplain

BRAWLEY, CALIF. – Cami Correa

BURBANK, CALIF. – Christopher Montgomery

CANYON COUNTRY, CALIF. – Donald Williams

CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIF. – Jeremy Custer

HONOLULU, HAWAII – Matthew Gobble

MARTINSVILLE, INDIANA – Krista Bird

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Darnell Davis

ALLEN, TEXAS - Olaniyi Opeseyitan, Zackary Patteson, Carla Rodriguez

COMMERCE, TEXAS – Tatiana Booth

DALLAS, TEXAS – Caroline Moseti

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – Stuart Bishop, Armando Saldivar

RICHARDSON, TEXAS – Natalie Wilson

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – Ann Mayahi

MAPLE RIDGE, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA – Brianna Baron

Candidates for MASTER’S DEGREES are listed by their hometowns:

ADA - Delilah Bohan, Jacob Bussell, Lucas Cane, Kim Carter, Mark Choate, Joy Crabtree, Mark Dominguez, Misty Gibney, Rachel Gore, Amanda Hall, Kellie Hudson, Joseph Mankin, Connie Martin, Ryan McMahan, Charles Mugabi, Ashton Neufeld, Calli Presley, Adam Ritter, Kylie Stephens, Dee Stoup, Billie Watson, Casey West

ARDMORE - Cindy Alsobrook, Dawn Gallo, Elizabeth Negrete, Brandon Pettigrew, Sandeep Pokharel, William Snider, Cassandra Thomas, Kathy Thompson, Virginia Wrenn

BROKEN ARROW – Richard Barnes

BROMIDE – Shanelle Baxter

CASHION - Michael Younger

CENTRAHOMA – Sarah Bills

CROWDER – Margie McElhany

CYRIL – LeeAnn Carlson

DUNCAN – Jera Alcorn

DURANT – Ashley Johnson

EARLSBORO – Sara Frye

EDMOND – Susan East

EUFAULA – Megan Palmer

FAIRLAND – Ryan Cottrell

GUYMON – Dixie Purdy

HARTSHORNE – Christina Baker

KONAWA – Natalie Isaacs

LAWTON – Toya Compton, Susan Pease

LEON – Shelly Self

LONE GROVE – Leah Noland

MADILL – Brenda Robertson

MARIETTA – Kimberly Fraire

McALESTER – Jamie Hood, Tiffany Moore, Lori Weeks, Lori Wells

McLOUD – Virginia Pritchard

MIDWEST CITY – Kendall Foster

MUSKOGEE – Joshua Johns, Andrew Swagers

NORMAN – Jennifer Dragoo

OKLAHOMA CITY – Tonya Rodriguez

OWASSO – Amanda Gilligan

PAULS VALLEY – Samuel Caton, Kelli Keesee

PIEDMONT – Rae Greathouse

PORUM – Rosa Denton

POTEAU – Casey Hemphill, Andria Perry, Jennifer Roberts

RED OAK – Tina McBride

SALLISAW – Sarah Jackson

SAYRE – Mary Lakey

SEMINOLE – Suzanne Barnett

SHAWNEE - Nicholas Cheatwood, Jennifer Conner, Barbara Core, Rhonda Crummett, Keela Mullennex, Misty Powell, Leslie Sewell

STONEWALL – Fay Christian

STRATFORD – Joseph Kelough

SULPHUR - Sarah Freehill, Roni Hardoin, Shannon Thomison

TALIHINA - Dorothea Humphreys, Rowdy Johnson , Susan Mickle

TECUMSEH - Lacey Forrester, Jessica Thompson

TISHOMINGO - Hunter Ty Hull, Teresa Kennison

WAGONER – Tyanna Trippany

WANETTE – Morgan Lipsey

WEWOKA – Lesli Upton

PALM HARBOR, FLA. – Evelyn Morales-Torres

CISCO, TEXAS – Leslie Weston

LAKEWOOD VILLAGE, TEXAS – K Espolt

UVALDE, TEXAS – James Ortiz

WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS – Dorothea Miller

KAMPALA, UGANDA – Richard Kirabira

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Edinboro University’s online education programs ranked among best in nation

01/16/2013

Edinboro University’s online education programs rate among the best in the country, according to rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report.

U.S. News’ 2013 Best Online Graduate Education Programs ranked Edinboro’s offerings 32nd of 208 online master’s degree programs in education. The rankings evaluated the programs based on statistical information about admissions selectivity, student engagement, faculty credentials and training, and student services and technology.

Edinboro’s ranking is the best among Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education institutions and third among all Pennsylvania colleges and universities.

Dr. Alan Biel, Dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Research, said Edinboro’s place among the top education master’s degree programs “really speaks to the commitment of the University to online learning in its dedication of both staff and technology. It also speaks to the commitment of our faculty to investing the extra effort in making these excellent programs available.”

The ranking took into account extensive statistical information about seven Edinboro online programs: Master of Art in Art Education, Master of Education in Early Childhood Education, Master of Education in Educational Leadership, Master of Education in Educational Psychology, Master of Education in Middle & Secondary Instruction, Master of Education in Reading, and Master of Education in Special Education.

Enrollment in those programs during 2011, the period reflected in data used in the U.S. News & World Report rankings, totaled 1,278.

Edinboro has been offering online degrees since 2001, when it launched the online Master of Education in Special Education, said Rick Wagonseller, director of Graduate Recruitment and Marketing.

In a little more than a decade, Dr. Biel said, online offerings have grown to play a significant role among the University’s graduate programs, accounting for about 60 percent of graduate enrollment in fall 2012. In addition to seven master’s degree programs in education, degrees available online include Master of Arts in Communication Studies, Master of Science in Nursing and Master of Social Work.

Dr. Biel praised the efforts of faculty in ensuring the excellence of the University’s online offerings by taking on extra training, including participation in the quality assurance program Quality Matters. The program trains peer reviewers to certify the quality of online courses.

In U.S. News’ 2013 Best Online Graduate Education Programs survey, Edinboro ranked 21st in the nation in the area of Student Engagement, a measure of student-instructor interaction as well as graduation and retention rates.

Dr. Andrew Pushchak, program head for Educational Leadership Programs, said the score reflects one of the core strengths of the University’s online graduate programs.

"The continued success of graduate online programs at Edinboro University can be directly linked to faculty and students,” Dr. Pushchak said. “The dedicated faculty actively engage their graduate students in rigorous, high-quality, and relevant online course work. And, the graduate students dedicate their time, energy, and resources to make the commitment required to pursue their graduate degrees."

U.S. News & World Report previously rated online graduate programs primarily on the size of enrollment but began in 2012 to move toward assessment of quality. This is the first year that overall rankings were calculated. The intent, according to an explanation on the publication’s rankings website, is to help prospective students weigh the strengths and weaknesses of the programs when deciding to enroll.

The rankings, and accompanying program profiles, are available online at www.usnews.com/education/online-education/education/rankings.

For more information on Edinboro University’s online graduate programs, visit http://gradschool.edinboro.edu, or call the School of Graduate Studies and Research at (814) 732-2856.

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CHICKASAW NATION GOVERNOR ANOATUBBY TO ADDRESS ECU’S FALL GRADUATES ON DEC. 15

ECU's mission is to foster a learning environment in which students,
faculty, staff and community interact to educate students for life.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby will address candidates for bachelor’s and master’s degrees during fall Commencement ceremonies at East Central University on Saturday, Dec. 15.

The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. in the Kerr Activities Center for 242 candidates for bachelor’s degrees and 102 candidates for master’s degrees.

Anoatubby has served as governor of the Chickasaw Nation since 1987. His effective leadership has led to ongoing growth within the tribe.

When Anoatubby took office as governor, the Chickasaw Nation had only 250 employees. Today, it employs over 12,000. The financial conditions of the tribe have been improved tremendously. Funding for tribal operations has grown exponentially. Tribal assets have grown twentyfold.

His leadership not only spurred the financial growth and success of the Chickasaw Nation, but his influence has also helped preserve the proud history and culture of the tribe. Anoatubby’s efforts have led to a cultural and language renaissance among the Chickasaw Nation, including the construction of the Chickasaw Cultural Center in Sulphur, a state-of-the-art campus which celebrates the legacy of the Chickasaw people while serving as a supreme learning tool.

In his role as chief executive of the Chickasaw Nation, Anoatubby has made education, jobs, health care, preservation of the environment and business development as priorities in his governorship, all of which have sustained success and growth.

Prior to becoming Governor of the Chickasaw Nation, Anoatubby served as the first Lieutenant Governor from 1979-1987. He has been active in tribal government since 1975. His previous positions include director of tribal health services, director of finance, and special assistant to the governor and controller.

Anoatubby earned his degree in accounting from ECU in 1972. That education coupled with his effective business management skills have made the Chickasaw Nation, the 13th largest tribe in the United States, a model of continuing economic growth and a proud historical and cultural heritage.

Candidates for BACHELOR’S DEGREES are listed by their hometowns:

ADA - Allan Adams, Jack Aday, Anun Bajracharya, Stephanie Barnett, Kelsey Benefield, Nabin Bharati, Amanda Bond, Danna Borntrager, Alexis Brendle, Nimesh Buddhachary, Tanesha Bundy, Jorjia Cash, Jana Cawthon, Rebecca Chalise, Ajeet Chaudhary, Tamy Davenport, Derrick Dederman, Easton Denton, Manoj Devkota, Sudeep Dhakal, Alyssa Eickenhorst, Jessica Fixico, Laxman Gautam, Anisha Ghimire, Robin Ghimire, Lindsay Glenn, Linda Greenwood, Linda Grigg, Derek Gurley, Jacob Hawley, Danielle Hill, Heather Holland, Nathan Holland, Erica Hollingsworth , Courtney Hundley, Caitlyn James, Brandi Janda, Jordan Johnson, Jacob Jones, Amanda Kauk, Kristin Keiner, Margaret Lashbrook, Russell Lollar, Preston Marshall, Haleigh McKinzie, Nadeca McLaughlin, Reece Melton, Jessie Miller, Andrew Minnich, Prawesh Mishra, Preetesh Mishra, Jonathan Moffat, Carlos Muro Loscertales, Lisa Nelson, Nickolas Noahubi, Lou Norman, Michael Ogunleye, William Palmer, Demola Peterkin, Natalie Richards, Erin Roberson, Glenn Ronning, Robert Russell, Chase Sanders, Bijayas Sapkota, Renee Sheppard, Michael Shinault, Sanip Shrestha, Caitlin Spaulding, Caitlyn Stephens, Sommer Stevens, Michelle Stinnett, Abhaya Thapa, Melanie Thornton, Sterling Tucker, Chad Underwood, Bailey Walker, Kandice Wallis, Manuella Warrior, Ginger White, Kyron Whittaker, Leslie Withers, Meagan Workman, Tanner Young.

ALLEN - Colton Johnson, Danli Sanford, Chance Shires.

ARDMORE - Paul Brown, Tanisha Davis, Heather Fasgold, Kimberly Franks, Fran Growall, Ashley Huggins, Ryan Huggins, Rebecca Jones, Kevin Meridth, Cindi Rambo, Ana Resendes, Amie Swan, Kristi Tippett, Stephanie Todd

BEGGS - Dimitri Johnson

BENNINGTON - Ashley McLarry, Matthew Thompson

BOWLEGS – Tyler Walker

BROKEN ARROW – Morgan Gilbert, Kalee Young

BROKEN BOW - Melinda Fuller, Rebecca Stover

BYARS – Ray Ardery, Bonnie Sharp

CALVIN – Marybeth Sieja

CLAREMORE – Gabriel Sherman

CLARITA – Bethany Lee

DAVIS – Christopher Dalley, Easton Healey, Brian Montgomery, Jerad White

DEL CITY – Randee Crockett

DURANT – Kendall Cavender, Marisa Small

ELDORADO – Tyle Hankins

ELMORE CITY – Kenneth Dodds

HARTSHORNE – Rhonda Faulkner

HEALDTON – Kayelyn Clubb

HENRYETTA – Tim Brice

HOLDENVILLE – Delaina Rogers

KONAWA – Ashley Cole

LEXINGTON – Shawnacie Noakes, Rachel Pratt

LINDSAY – Cody Williams

MACOMB – Dinah Boydstun

MANNSVILLE – Kristie Wallace

MARIETTA - Stacy Briggs, William Briggs, Kay Cagle, Stephanie Miller

MAYSVILLE – Jonathan Temple-Lee

McALESTER - Cindi Collins, Cassie Fabry, Casten Karr, Elisabeth Loving, Candace Teel

McLOUD – Tarra Kania

MEAD – Lisa Davis, Vicki McLarry

NORMAN – Danielle Toland

OKEMAH - Candace Cheatwood, Valerie Jones, Brenae Riggin

OKLAHOMA CITY - Casey Denton, Stacia Lemons

OWASSO – Jerrod Henrie

PADEN – Mary Newport

PAOLI – Dale Ezell, Spencer Mantooth

PAULS VALLEY - Kristopher Brantley, Tobey Hatton, William Jones, Era Levy, Destiny Parks, Bailey Stufflebean, Amanda Tomlinson, Elizabeth Underwood

PRAGUE - Trevor Davis, Gary Duvall, Jessica Grant

ROFF – Donald Walker

SAINT LOUIS – Dusty Dean

SEMINOLE - Amber Burton, Nichole Chesser, Chris Conway, Kristi Gray, Krista Green, Julia Hammack, Derek Kiker, Keri LaPach, Steven Miller, Avery VanZant, Louise Zedd

SHADY POINT – Beckie Johnson

SHAWNEE - Courtney Bullen, Ryan Creel, Serena Cudjoe, Jeff Fisher, Michael May, Jennifer McLain, Christian Myers, Joshua Norton, Candace Sweatt

SPIRO – Tiffany Sober

STONEWALL – Robert Brown

STRATFORD – Travis Henry

SULPHUR - Bethany Carroll, Dia Harness, Blake Hughes, Shawnda Preast

TECUMSEH - Shannon Elias, Sharon Holford, Samantha Lee, Shawna McMahan, Jordan Payne, Sarah Sellers

TISHOMINGO - Danielle Brown, Lindsey Cram, Neal Dodd, Gina Frazier, Mona Hankins

TUPELO - Augie Harkins, Donavan Terry

VALLIANT - Ashley Banfill, Cayla Shockley

VINITA – Kristin Stecklein

WAYNE – Erin Carroll

WELLSTON – Sarah Eckert

WETUMKA – Hilary Griffin, Shalan Tyra

WEWOKA - Laura Harrison, Alicia Martinez, Denise Williams

WILSON - James Goode, Amy Miller

WRIGHT CITY – Rachel Battiest

WYNNEWOOD – Natalie Delaplain

BRAWLEY, CALIF. – Cami Correa

BURBANK, CALIF. – Christopher Montgomery

CANYON COUNTRY, CALIF. – Donald Williams

CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIF. – Jeremy Custer

HONOLULU, HAWAII – Matthew Gobble

MARTINSVILLE, INDIANA – Krista Bird

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Darnell Davis

ALLEN, TEXAS - Olaniyi Opeseyitan, Zackary Patteson, Carla Rodriguez

COMMERCE, TEXAS – Tatiana Booth

DALLAS, TEXAS – Caroline Moseti

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – Stuart Bishop, Armando Saldivar

RICHARDSON, TEXAS – Natalie Wilson

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – Ann Mayahi

MAPLE RIDGE, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA – Brianna Baron

Candidates for MASTER’S DEGREES are listed by their hometowns:

ADA - Delilah Bohan, Jacob Bussell, Lucas Cane, Kim Carter, Mark Choate, Joy Crabtree, Mark Dominguez, Misty Gibney, Rachel Gore, Amanda Hall, Kellie Hudson, Joseph Mankin, Connie Martin, Ryan McMahan, Charles Mugabi, Ashton Neufeld, Calli Presley, Adam Ritter, Kylie Stephens, Dee Stoup, Billie Watson, Casey West

ARDMORE - Cindy Alsobrook, Dawn Gallo, Elizabeth Negrete, Brandon Pettigrew, Sandeep Pokharel, William Snider, Cassandra Thomas, Kathy Thompson, Virginia Wrenn

BROKEN ARROW – Richard Barnes

BROMIDE – Shanelle Baxter

CASHION - Michael Younger

CENTRAHOMA – Sarah Bills

CROWDER – Margie McElhany

CYRIL – LeeAnn Carlson

DUNCAN – Jera Alcorn

DURANT – Ashley Johnson

EARLSBORO – Sara Frye

EDMOND – Susan East

EUFAULA – Megan Palmer

FAIRLAND – Ryan Cottrell

GUYMON – Dixie Purdy

HARTSHORNE – Christina Baker

KONAWA – Natalie Isaacs

LAWTON – Toya Compton, Susan Pease

LEON – Shelly Self

LONE GROVE – Leah Noland

MADILL – Brenda Robertson

MARIETTA – Kimberly Fraire

McALESTER – Jamie Hood, Tiffany Moore, Lori Weeks, Lori Wells

McLOUD – Virginia Pritchard

MIDWEST CITY – Kendall Foster

MUSKOGEE – Joshua Johns, Andrew Swagers

NORMAN – Jennifer Dragoo

OKLAHOMA CITY – Tonya Rodriguez

OWASSO – Amanda Gilligan

PAULS VALLEY – Samuel Caton, Kelli Keesee

PIEDMONT – Rae Greathouse

PORUM – Rosa Denton

POTEAU – Casey Hemphill, Andria Perry, Jennifer Roberts

RED OAK – Tina McBride

SALLISAW – Sarah Jackson

SAYRE – Mary Lakey

SEMINOLE – Suzanne Barnett

SHAWNEE - Nicholas Cheatwood, Jennifer Conner, Barbara Core, Rhonda Crummett, Keela Mullennex, Misty Powell, Leslie Sewell

STONEWALL – Fay Christian

STRATFORD – Joseph Kelough

SULPHUR - Sarah Freehill, Roni Hardoin, Shannon Thomison

TALIHINA - Dorothea Humphreys, Rowdy Johnson , Susan Mickle

TECUMSEH - Lacey Forrester, Jessica Thompson

TISHOMINGO - Hunter Ty Hull, Teresa Kennison

WAGONER – Tyanna Trippany

WANETTE – Morgan Lipsey

WEWOKA – Lesli Upton

PALM HARBOR, FLA. – Evelyn Morales-Torres

CISCO, TEXAS – Leslie Weston

LAKEWOOD VILLAGE, TEXAS – K Espolt

UVALDE, TEXAS – James Ortiz

WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS – Dorothea Miller

KAMPALA, UGANDA – Richard Kirabira

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CHICKASAW NATION GOVERNOR ANOATUBBY TO ADDRESS ECU’S FALL GRADUATES ON DEC. 15

ECU's mission is to foster a learning environment in which students,
faculty, staff and community interact to educate students for life.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

East Central University Communications and Marketing580-559-5650 or 405-812-1428 (cell)

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby will address candidates for bachelor’s and master’s degrees during fall Commencement ceremonies at East Central University on Saturday, Dec. 15.

The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. in the Kerr Activities Center for 242 candidates for bachelor’s degrees and 102 candidates for master’s degrees.

Anoatubby has served as governor of the Chickasaw Nation since 1987. His effective leadership has led to ongoing growth within the tribe.

When Anoatubby took office as governor, the Chickasaw Nation had only 250 employees. Today, it employs over 12,000. The financial conditions of the tribe have been improved tremendously. Funding for tribal operations has grown exponentially. Tribal assets have grown twentyfold.

His leadership not only spurred the financial growth and success of the Chickasaw Nation, but his influence has also helped preserve the proud history and culture of the tribe. Anoatubby’s efforts have led to a cultural and language renaissance among the Chickasaw Nation, including the construction of the Chickasaw Cultural Center in Sulphur, a state-of-the-art campus which celebrates the legacy of the Chickasaw people while serving as a supreme learning tool.

In his role as chief executive of the Chickasaw Nation, Anoatubby has made education, jobs, health care, preservation of the environment and business development as priorities in his governorship, all of which have sustained success and growth.

Prior to becoming Governor of the Chickasaw Nation, Anoatubby served as the first Lieutenant Governor from 1979-1987. He has been active in tribal government since 1975. His previous positions include director of tribal health services, director of finance, and special assistant to the governor and controller.

Anoatubby earned his degree in accounting from ECU in 1972. That education coupled with his effective business management skills have made the Chickasaw Nation, the 13th largest tribe in the United States, a model of continuing economic growth and a proud historical and cultural heritage.

Candidates for BACHELOR’S DEGREES are listed by their hometowns:

ADA - Allan Adams, Jack Aday, Anun Bajracharya, Stephanie Barnett, Kelsey Benefield, Nabin Bharati, Amanda Bond, Danna Borntrager, Alexis Brendle, Nimesh Buddhachary, Tanesha Bundy, Jorjia Cash, Jana Cawthon, Rebecca Chalise, Ajeet Chaudhary, Tamy Davenport, Derrick Dederman, Easton Denton, Manoj Devkota, Sudeep Dhakal, Alyssa Eickenhorst, Jessica Fixico, Laxman Gautam, Anisha Ghimire, Robin Ghimire, Lindsay Glenn, Linda Greenwood, Linda Grigg, Derek Gurley, Jacob Hawley, Danielle Hill, Heather Holland, Nathan Holland, Erica Hollingsworth , Courtney Hundley, Caitlyn James, Brandi Janda, Jordan Johnson, Jacob Jones, Amanda Kauk, Kristin Keiner, Margaret Lashbrook, Russell Lollar, Preston Marshall, Haleigh McKinzie, Nadeca McLaughlin, Reece Melton, Jessie Miller, Andrew Minnich, Prawesh Mishra, Preetesh Mishra, Jonathan Moffat, Carlos Muro Loscertales, Lisa Nelson, Nickolas Noahubi, Lou Norman, Michael Ogunleye, William Palmer, Demola Peterkin, Natalie Richards, Erin Roberson, Glenn Ronning, Robert Russell, Chase Sanders, Bijayas Sapkota, Renee Sheppard, Michael Shinault, Sanip Shrestha, Caitlin Spaulding, Caitlyn Stephens, Sommer Stevens, Michelle Stinnett, Abhaya Thapa, Melanie Thornton, Sterling Tucker, Chad Underwood, Bailey Walker, Kandice Wallis, Manuella Warrior, Ginger White, Kyron Whittaker, Leslie Withers, Meagan Workman, Tanner Young.

ALLEN - Colton Johnson, Danli Sanford, Chance Shires.

ARDMORE - Paul Brown, Tanisha Davis, Heather Fasgold, Kimberly Franks, Fran Growall, Ashley Huggins, Ryan Huggins, Rebecca Jones, Kevin Meridth, Cindi Rambo, Ana Resendes, Amie Swan, Kristi Tippett, Stephanie Todd

BEGGS - Dimitri Johnson

BENNINGTON - Ashley McLarry, Matthew Thompson

BOWLEGS – Tyler Walker

BROKEN ARROW – Morgan Gilbert, Kalee Young

BROKEN BOW - Melinda Fuller, Rebecca Stover

BYARS – Ray Ardery, Bonnie Sharp

CALVIN – Marybeth Sieja

CLAREMORE – Gabriel Sherman

CLARITA – Bethany Lee

DAVIS – Christopher Dalley, Easton Healey, Brian Montgomery, Jerad White

DEL CITY – Randee Crockett

DURANT – Kendall Cavender, Marisa Small

ELDORADO – Tyle Hankins

ELMORE CITY – Kenneth Dodds

HARTSHORNE – Rhonda Faulkner

HEALDTON – Kayelyn Clubb

HENRYETTA – Tim Brice

HOLDENVILLE – Delaina Rogers

KONAWA – Ashley Cole

LEXINGTON – Shawnacie Noakes, Rachel Pratt

LINDSAY – Cody Williams

MACOMB – Dinah Boydstun

MANNSVILLE – Kristie Wallace

MARIETTA - Stacy Briggs, William Briggs, Kay Cagle, Stephanie Miller

MAYSVILLE – Jonathan Temple-Lee

McALESTER - Cindi Collins, Cassie Fabry, Casten Karr, Elisabeth Loving, Candace Teel

McLOUD – Tarra Kania

MEAD – Lisa Davis, Vicki McLarry

NORMAN – Danielle Toland

OKEMAH - Candace Cheatwood, Valerie Jones, Brenae Riggin

OKLAHOMA CITY - Casey Denton, Stacia Lemons

OWASSO – Jerrod Henrie

PADEN – Mary Newport

PAOLI – Dale Ezell, Spencer Mantooth

PAULS VALLEY - Kristopher Brantley, Tobey Hatton, William Jones, Era Levy, Destiny Parks, Bailey Stufflebean, Amanda Tomlinson, Elizabeth Underwood

PRAGUE - Trevor Davis, Gary Duvall, Jessica Grant

ROFF – Donald Walker

SAINT LOUIS – Dusty Dean

SEMINOLE - Amber Burton, Nichole Chesser, Chris Conway, Kristi Gray, Krista Green, Julia Hammack, Derek Kiker, Keri LaPach, Steven Miller, Avery VanZant, Louise Zedd

SHADY POINT – Beckie Johnson

SHAWNEE - Courtney Bullen, Ryan Creel, Serena Cudjoe, Jeff Fisher, Michael May, Jennifer McLain, Christian Myers, Joshua Norton, Candace Sweatt

SPIRO – Tiffany Sober

STONEWALL – Robert Brown

STRATFORD – Travis Henry

SULPHUR - Bethany Carroll, Dia Harness, Blake Hughes, Shawnda Preast

TECUMSEH - Shannon Elias, Sharon Holford, Samantha Lee, Shawna McMahan, Jordan Payne, Sarah Sellers

TISHOMINGO - Danielle Brown, Lindsey Cram, Neal Dodd, Gina Frazier, Mona Hankins

TUPELO - Augie Harkins, Donavan Terry

VALLIANT - Ashley Banfill, Cayla Shockley

VINITA – Kristin Stecklein

WAYNE – Erin Carroll

WELLSTON – Sarah Eckert

WETUMKA – Hilary Griffin, Shalan Tyra

WEWOKA - Laura Harrison, Alicia Martinez, Denise Williams

WILSON - James Goode, Amy Miller

WRIGHT CITY – Rachel Battiest

WYNNEWOOD – Natalie Delaplain

BRAWLEY, CALIF. – Cami Correa

BURBANK, CALIF. – Christopher Montgomery

CANYON COUNTRY, CALIF. – Donald Williams

CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIF. – Jeremy Custer

HONOLULU, HAWAII – Matthew Gobble

MARTINSVILLE, INDIANA – Krista Bird

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Darnell Davis

ALLEN, TEXAS - Olaniyi Opeseyitan, Zackary Patteson, Carla Rodriguez

COMMERCE, TEXAS – Tatiana Booth

DALLAS, TEXAS – Caroline Moseti

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – Stuart Bishop, Armando Saldivar

RICHARDSON, TEXAS – Natalie Wilson

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – Ann Mayahi

MAPLE RIDGE, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA – Brianna Baron

Candidates for MASTER’S DEGREES are listed by their hometowns:

ADA - Delilah Bohan, Jacob Bussell, Lucas Cane, Kim Carter, Mark Choate, Joy Crabtree, Mark Dominguez, Misty Gibney, Rachel Gore, Amanda Hall, Kellie Hudson, Joseph Mankin, Connie Martin, Ryan McMahan, Charles Mugabi, Ashton Neufeld, Calli Presley, Adam Ritter, Kylie Stephens, Dee Stoup, Billie Watson, Casey West

ARDMORE - Cindy Alsobrook, Dawn Gallo, Elizabeth Negrete, Brandon Pettigrew, Sandeep Pokharel, William Snider, Cassandra Thomas, Kathy Thompson, Virginia Wrenn

BROKEN ARROW – Richard Barnes

BROMIDE – Shanelle Baxter

CASHION - Michael Younger

CENTRAHOMA – Sarah Bills

CROWDER – Margie McElhany

CYRIL – LeeAnn Carlson

DUNCAN – Jera Alcorn

DURANT – Ashley Johnson

EARLSBORO – Sara Frye

EDMOND – Susan East

EUFAULA – Megan Palmer

FAIRLAND – Ryan Cottrell

GUYMON – Dixie Purdy

HARTSHORNE – Christina Baker

KONAWA – Natalie Isaacs

LAWTON – Toya Compton, Susan Pease

LEON – Shelly Self

LONE GROVE – Leah Noland

MADILL – Brenda Robertson

MARIETTA – Kimberly Fraire

McALESTER – Jamie Hood, Tiffany Moore, Lori Weeks, Lori Wells

McLOUD – Virginia Pritchard

MIDWEST CITY – Kendall Foster

MUSKOGEE – Joshua Johns, Andrew Swagers

NORMAN – Jennifer Dragoo

OKLAHOMA CITY – Tonya Rodriguez

OWASSO – Amanda Gilligan

PAULS VALLEY – Samuel Caton, Kelli Keesee

PIEDMONT – Rae Greathouse

PORUM – Rosa Denton

POTEAU – Casey Hemphill, Andria Perry, Jennifer Roberts

RED OAK – Tina McBride

SALLISAW – Sarah Jackson

SAYRE – Mary Lakey

SEMINOLE – Suzanne Barnett

SHAWNEE - Nicholas Cheatwood, Jennifer Conner, Barbara Core, Rhonda Crummett, Keela Mullennex, Misty Powell, Leslie Sewell

STONEWALL – Fay Christian

STRATFORD – Joseph Kelough

SULPHUR - Sarah Freehill, Roni Hardoin, Shannon Thomison

TALIHINA - Dorothea Humphreys, Rowdy Johnson , Susan Mickle

TECUMSEH - Lacey Forrester, Jessica Thompson

TISHOMINGO - Hunter Ty Hull, Teresa Kennison

WAGONER – Tyanna Trippany

WANETTE – Morgan Lipsey

WEWOKA – Lesli Upton

PALM HARBOR, FLA. – Evelyn Morales-Torres

CISCO, TEXAS – Leslie Weston

LAKEWOOD VILLAGE, TEXAS – K Espolt

UVALDE, TEXAS – James Ortiz

WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS – Dorothea Miller

KAMPALA, UGANDA – Richard Kirabira

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CHICKASAW NATION GOVERNOR ANOATUBBY TO ADDRESS ECU’S FALL GRADUATES ON DEC. 15

ECU's mission is to foster a learning environment in which students,
faculty, staff and community interact to educate students for life.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

East Central University Communications and Marketing580-559-5650 or 405-812-1428 (cell)

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby will address candidates for bachelor’s and master’s degrees during fall Commencement ceremonies at East Central University on Saturday, Dec. 15.

The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. in the Kerr Activities Center for 242 candidates for bachelor’s degrees and 102 candidates for master’s degrees.

Anoatubby has served as governor of the Chickasaw Nation since 1987. His effective leadership has led to ongoing growth within the tribe.

When Anoatubby took office as governor, the Chickasaw Nation had only 250 employees. Today, it employs over 12,000. The financial conditions of the tribe have been improved tremendously. Funding for tribal operations has grown exponentially. Tribal assets have grown twentyfold.

His leadership not only spurred the financial growth and success of the Chickasaw Nation, but his influence has also helped preserve the proud history and culture of the tribe. Anoatubby’s efforts have led to a cultural and language renaissance among the Chickasaw Nation, including the construction of the Chickasaw Cultural Center in Sulphur, a state-of-the-art campus which celebrates the legacy of the Chickasaw people while serving as a supreme learning tool.

In his role as chief executive of the Chickasaw Nation, Anoatubby has made education, jobs, health care, preservation of the environment and business development as priorities in his governorship, all of which have sustained success and growth.

Prior to becoming Governor of the Chickasaw Nation, Anoatubby served as the first Lieutenant Governor from 1979-1987. He has been active in tribal government since 1975. His previous positions include director of tribal health services, director of finance, and special assistant to the governor and controller.

Anoatubby earned his degree in accounting from ECU in 1972. That education coupled with his effective business management skills have made the Chickasaw Nation, the 13th largest tribe in the United States, a model of continuing economic growth and a proud historical and cultural heritage.

Candidates for BACHELOR’S DEGREES are listed by their hometowns:

ADA - Allan Adams, Jack Aday, Anun Bajracharya, Stephanie Barnett, Kelsey Benefield, Nabin Bharati, Amanda Bond, Danna Borntrager, Alexis Brendle, Nimesh Buddhachary, Tanesha Bundy, Jorjia Cash, Jana Cawthon, Rebecca Chalise, Ajeet Chaudhary, Tamy Davenport, Derrick Dederman, Easton Denton, Manoj Devkota, Sudeep Dhakal, Alyssa Eickenhorst, Jessica Fixico, Laxman Gautam, Anisha Ghimire, Robin Ghimire, Lindsay Glenn, Linda Greenwood, Linda Grigg, Derek Gurley, Jacob Hawley, Danielle Hill, Heather Holland, Nathan Holland, Erica Hollingsworth , Courtney Hundley, Caitlyn James, Brandi Janda, Jordan Johnson, Jacob Jones, Amanda Kauk, Kristin Keiner, Margaret Lashbrook, Russell Lollar, Preston Marshall, Haleigh McKinzie, Nadeca McLaughlin, Reece Melton, Jessie Miller, Andrew Minnich, Prawesh Mishra, Preetesh Mishra, Jonathan Moffat, Carlos Muro Loscertales, Lisa Nelson, Nickolas Noahubi, Lou Norman, Michael Ogunleye, William Palmer, Demola Peterkin, Natalie Richards, Erin Roberson, Glenn Ronning, Robert Russell, Chase Sanders, Bijayas Sapkota, Renee Sheppard, Michael Shinault, Sanip Shrestha, Caitlin Spaulding, Caitlyn Stephens, Sommer Stevens, Michelle Stinnett, Abhaya Thapa, Melanie Thornton, Sterling Tucker, Chad Underwood, Bailey Walker, Kandice Wallis, Manuella Warrior, Ginger White, Kyron Whittaker, Leslie Withers, Meagan Workman, Tanner Young.

ALLEN - Colton Johnson, Danli Sanford, Chance Shires.

ARDMORE - Paul Brown, Tanisha Davis, Heather Fasgold, Kimberly Franks, Fran Growall, Ashley Huggins, Ryan Huggins, Rebecca Jones, Kevin Meridth, Cindi Rambo, Ana Resendes, Amie Swan, Kristi Tippett, Stephanie Todd

BEGGS - Dimitri Johnson

BENNINGTON - Ashley McLarry, Matthew Thompson

BOWLEGS – Tyler Walker

BROKEN ARROW – Morgan Gilbert, Kalee Young

BROKEN BOW - Melinda Fuller, Rebecca Stover

BYARS – Ray Ardery, Bonnie Sharp

CALVIN – Marybeth Sieja

CLAREMORE – Gabriel Sherman

CLARITA – Bethany Lee

DAVIS – Christopher Dalley, Easton Healey, Brian Montgomery, Jerad White

DEL CITY – Randee Crockett

DURANT – Kendall Cavender, Marisa Small

ELDORADO – Tyle Hankins

ELMORE CITY – Kenneth Dodds

HARTSHORNE – Rhonda Faulkner

HEALDTON – Kayelyn Clubb

HENRYETTA – Tim Brice

HOLDENVILLE – Delaina Rogers

KONAWA – Ashley Cole

LEXINGTON – Shawnacie Noakes, Rachel Pratt

LINDSAY – Cody Williams

MACOMB – Dinah Boydstun

MANNSVILLE – Kristie Wallace

MARIETTA - Stacy Briggs, William Briggs, Kay Cagle, Stephanie Miller

MAYSVILLE – Jonathan Temple-Lee

McALESTER - Cindi Collins, Cassie Fabry, Casten Karr, Elisabeth Loving, Candace Teel

McLOUD – Tarra Kania

MEAD – Lisa Davis, Vicki McLarry

NORMAN – Danielle Toland

OKEMAH - Candace Cheatwood, Valerie Jones, Brenae Riggin

OKLAHOMA CITY - Casey Denton, Stacia Lemons

OWASSO – Jerrod Henrie

PADEN – Mary Newport

PAOLI – Dale Ezell, Spencer Mantooth

PAULS VALLEY - Kristopher Brantley, Tobey Hatton, William Jones, Era Levy, Destiny Parks, Bailey Stufflebean, Amanda Tomlinson, Elizabeth Underwood

PRAGUE - Trevor Davis, Gary Duvall, Jessica Grant

ROFF – Donald Walker

SAINT LOUIS – Dusty Dean

SEMINOLE - Amber Burton, Nichole Chesser, Chris Conway, Kristi Gray, Krista Green, Julia Hammack, Derek Kiker, Keri LaPach, Steven Miller, Avery VanZant, Louise Zedd

SHADY POINT – Beckie Johnson

SHAWNEE - Courtney Bullen, Ryan Creel, Serena Cudjoe, Jeff Fisher, Michael May, Jennifer McLain, Christian Myers, Joshua Norton, Candace Sweatt

SPIRO – Tiffany Sober

STONEWALL – Robert Brown

STRATFORD – Travis Henry

SULPHUR - Bethany Carroll, Dia Harness, Blake Hughes, Shawnda Preast

TECUMSEH - Shannon Elias, Sharon Holford, Samantha Lee, Shawna McMahan, Jordan Payne, Sarah Sellers

TISHOMINGO - Danielle Brown, Lindsey Cram, Neal Dodd, Gina Frazier, Mona Hankins

TUPELO - Augie Harkins, Donavan Terry

VALLIANT - Ashley Banfill, Cayla Shockley

VINITA – Kristin Stecklein

WAYNE – Erin Carroll

WELLSTON – Sarah Eckert

WETUMKA – Hilary Griffin, Shalan Tyra

WEWOKA - Laura Harrison, Alicia Martinez, Denise Williams

WILSON - James Goode, Amy Miller

WRIGHT CITY – Rachel Battiest

WYNNEWOOD – Natalie Delaplain

BRAWLEY, CALIF. – Cami Correa

BURBANK, CALIF. – Christopher Montgomery

CANYON COUNTRY, CALIF. – Donald Williams

CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIF. – Jeremy Custer

HONOLULU, HAWAII – Matthew Gobble

MARTINSVILLE, INDIANA – Krista Bird

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Darnell Davis

ALLEN, TEXAS - Olaniyi Opeseyitan, Zackary Patteson, Carla Rodriguez

COMMERCE, TEXAS – Tatiana Booth

DALLAS, TEXAS – Caroline Moseti

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – Stuart Bishop, Armando Saldivar

RICHARDSON, TEXAS – Natalie Wilson

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – Ann Mayahi

MAPLE RIDGE, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA – Brianna Baron

Candidates for MASTER’S DEGREES are listed by their hometowns:

ADA - Delilah Bohan, Jacob Bussell, Lucas Cane, Kim Carter, Mark Choate, Joy Crabtree, Mark Dominguez, Misty Gibney, Rachel Gore, Amanda Hall, Kellie Hudson, Joseph Mankin, Connie Martin, Ryan McMahan, Charles Mugabi, Ashton Neufeld, Calli Presley, Adam Ritter, Kylie Stephens, Dee Stoup, Billie Watson, Casey West

ARDMORE - Cindy Alsobrook, Dawn Gallo, Elizabeth Negrete, Brandon Pettigrew, Sandeep Pokharel, William Snider, Cassandra Thomas, Kathy Thompson, Virginia Wrenn

BROKEN ARROW – Richard Barnes

BROMIDE – Shanelle Baxter

CASHION - Michael Younger

CENTRAHOMA – Sarah Bills

CROWDER – Margie McElhany

CYRIL – LeeAnn Carlson

DUNCAN – Jera Alcorn

DURANT – Ashley Johnson

EARLSBORO – Sara Frye

EDMOND – Susan East

EUFAULA – Megan Palmer

FAIRLAND – Ryan Cottrell

GUYMON – Dixie Purdy

HARTSHORNE – Christina Baker

KONAWA – Natalie Isaacs

LAWTON – Toya Compton, Susan Pease

LEON – Shelly Self

LONE GROVE – Leah Noland

MADILL – Brenda Robertson

MARIETTA – Kimberly Fraire

McALESTER – Jamie Hood, Tiffany Moore, Lori Weeks, Lori Wells

McLOUD – Virginia Pritchard

MIDWEST CITY – Kendall Foster

MUSKOGEE – Joshua Johns, Andrew Swagers

NORMAN – Jennifer Dragoo

OKLAHOMA CITY – Tonya Rodriguez

OWASSO – Amanda Gilligan

PAULS VALLEY – Samuel Caton, Kelli Keesee

PIEDMONT – Rae Greathouse

PORUM – Rosa Denton

POTEAU – Casey Hemphill, Andria Perry, Jennifer Roberts

RED OAK – Tina McBride

SALLISAW – Sarah Jackson

SAYRE – Mary Lakey

SEMINOLE – Suzanne Barnett

SHAWNEE - Nicholas Cheatwood, Jennifer Conner, Barbara Core, Rhonda Crummett, Keela Mullennex, Misty Powell, Leslie Sewell

STONEWALL – Fay Christian

STRATFORD – Joseph Kelough

SULPHUR - Sarah Freehill, Roni Hardoin, Shannon Thomison

TALIHINA - Dorothea Humphreys, Rowdy Johnson , Susan Mickle

TECUMSEH - Lacey Forrester, Jessica Thompson

TISHOMINGO - Hunter Ty Hull, Teresa Kennison

WAGONER – Tyanna Trippany

WANETTE – Morgan Lipsey

WEWOKA – Lesli Upton

PALM HARBOR, FLA. – Evelyn Morales-Torres

CISCO, TEXAS – Leslie Weston

LAKEWOOD VILLAGE, TEXAS – K Espolt

UVALDE, TEXAS – James Ortiz

WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS – Dorothea Miller

KAMPALA, UGANDA – Richard Kirabira

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