This campus organization promotes women in the workplace by inviting local businesswomen to speak year- round. Sept. 22 will mark National Business Women’s Day, which marks the establishment of the American Business Women’s Association by Hilary Bufton, Jr. The holiday, officially recognized by Congress in 1983 and proclaimed by Ronald Reagan in 1986, honors the […]
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Faculty Senate asserts True Commitment violated constitution
TU’s body of 32 faculty members voted that True Commitment should have first passed through them. On Thursday, Aug. 29, the University of Tulsa’s Faculty Senate voted to pass a resolution asserting that the administration violated the senate’s constitution in its rollout of True Commitment. By announcing True Commitment without input from the Faculty Senate, […]
Make a Difference Engineering pitches projects for local children
An on-campus engineering organization proposes designs to help disabled children. On Friday afternoons, dozens of Engineers and STEM majors from various disciplines pour into Stephenson Hall, ready to work on projects for as long as they need to be completed. Both a course for credit and a student organization on campus, Make a Difference Engineering […]
“False marketing” earns Oklahoma $572 million for opioid case
Johnson & Johnson deemed responsible by Oklahoma judge for opioid crisis in landmark case. On Aug. 26, an Oklahoma judge ordered pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson to pay the state $572 million, ruling that the company must take responsibility for the spread of opioid addiction. In court papers, Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter reported that […]
Engineering and Technology Job Fair to take place on Sept. 11
Forty-three companies to reach out to students at the Reynolds Center on Wednesday. The University of Tulsa’s Center for Career Development and Professional Engagement will host an Engineering and Technology Job Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 11 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Reynolds Center. Faculty encourage students to attend and learn more about […]
Student Association — who they are and what they do
This student-led organization controls money for student groups and runs programs, among other tasks. The Student Association at the University of Tulsa is a student-led organization devoted to promoting cultural and social events and advocating for student interests. Every student at TU is a member of SA, as a portion of university tuition goes towards […]
Center for Student Academic Success provides vital resources
Located in Hardesty Hall, CSAS is available to help students succeed from academics to student life. The Center for Student Academic Success, or CSAS, by which it’s more commonly referred, is a center on campus whose goal is to ensure that every student is doing well in class and feels welcomed on campus. From things […]
The Red Zone: not the only time to be careful
Despite the warnings of the Red Zone, sexual assault is a problem throughout the year. Sexual assault is a reality on this campus, just like countless others around the world. This time of year, sexual assault conversations are particularly prevalent amongst students and faculty alike due to what is commonly referred to as the Red […]
Illiteracy in Oklahoma a complex, modern problem
Illiteracy impacts more than just the ability to read a book; it can also affect the success of one’s children. Literacy is no longer simply the ability to read and write, but the ability to navigate adulthood using information. In a 2013 study, The National Assessment of Adult Literacy (NAAL) defines literacy as the ability […]
Alexander Health Center hosts its first HPV vaccine clinic
Students can receive the first of a series of vaccines for the most prevalent STI. On Sept. 10 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., the Alexander Health Center is holding a clinic for students to get the vaccine for the most prevalent STI — the Human Papillomavirus, also known as HPV. Whitney Fraser at the […]