Stepping Up for Education

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The Road to Education

In the ever-present need for Oklahoma teachers, one Central alumna is rising to the challenge of teaching the next generation.

Advocacy for Acceptance

Former UCO First Lady Donna Nigh has dedicated the better part of her life to advocating for the special needs community, across both campus and the state.

Under a New Wing

The UCO College of Liberal Arts begins the semester with a new South Wing, which brings new energy to the east side of campus.

A Future of Their Own

Central’s Fostering Student Success program aims at guiding Oklahoma’s foster youth in their pursuit for higher education.

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A New Campus Connection

UCO launches a new wave of fully online programs with its Connected Campus.

Campus Happenings

Take a look at some of the ways Central kicks off a new fall semester.

A Distinguished Honor

Meet UCO’s six 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients.

Alumni Notes / in Memory

On the Cover

Old North Staff

UCO President Patti Neuhold-Ravikumar

Vice President, University Communications Charles Johnson (MFA ’17)

Editor Sarah Neese (BA ‘15)

Art Director Craig Beuchaw (BA ’92)

Photographic Services Daniel Smith (BA ’77, MEd ’93)

Alumni Records Wendy Lackmeyer