Public and Media Relations

Public & Media Relations

The Office of Public Relations serves the entire ��˿�� community and its campuses, and is the primary interface with press and media outlets on all communications issues. The office coordinates news updates, press releases, media alerts, personnel announcements, and honors pronouncements, as well as composes publications such as the Ottawa Spirit magazine and the University's Annual Report. The public relations manager produces articles, research, and projects to recognize the work of faculty, staff, students, and alumni, and to promote the overall vision, mission and values of ��˿��.

Please utilize the tabs below to access news, press releases and publications distributed by ��˿��. For specific inquiries, including securing one of OU’s varied subject matter experts, please contact the University's Public Relations Manager.

University News

Dr. Bambi Burgard Appointed as the Campus President of the Ottawa, Kansas Campus

10/08/2024

��˿�� has named Dr. Bambi Burgard as the Campus President for the Ottawa, Kansas campus.

OUAZ Receives Grant From Enterprise Mobility Foundation

08/14/2024

��˿�� Arizona has announced that they have received a grant from the Enterprise Mobility Foundation for their Surprise residential campus in Arizona. This grant will provide $25,000 in support to continue Personal Growth Day Programming (PGD).

Two Degrees of Success

08/02/2024

Cassidy Shaffer, whose high school experience was disrupted by COVID-19, adapted by taking advantage of online learning and college courses, ultimately earning 40 college credits before graduating. She was later accepted into ��˿��'s Pathway Program, which will allow her to complete both a bachelor's and a master's degree in business administration by December 2025.

Guest Speaker Announced for ��˿�� Arizona Commencement

05/10/2024

Renowned Scholar Shelly C. Lowe, Chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities, to Address Graduates at ��˿�� Arizona Commencement

Braves Athletics Partner with Opendorse for NIL Platform

04/08/2024

��˿�� (KS) Braves Athletics is proud to announce a partnership with Opendorse, a nationally recognized leader in the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) landscape and a 2023 Time Magazine Top 100 Most Influential Companies, to create an all-in-one NIL platform for the department.

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The Ottawa Spirit is a publication produced twice annually, in the spring and fall, by the University's Public Relations and Advancement departments. Articles demonstrate how ��˿�� has prepared our students and graduates to lead lives of significance by featuring alumni, students, faculty and friends of the University, who are making an impact on their communities, corporations, and colleagues. This publication showcases the significant accomplishments and achievements of those who live and embrace the Ottawa Spirit.

Past Editions:

Annual Reports

Select the year below to access archived issues of the Annual Report. The online archive goes back to 2008. To access earlier issues please contact Lee Stadler.

Annual Reports	Donor Rolls of Honor

2019 Annual Report

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