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Interviews Set for AVP Position

Oklahoma Panhandle State University has named four finalists for the Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs position. This position was opened internally on June 22. Under the direction of the Provost, this position works in all aspects of Academic Support to improve faculty and student experiences. Interviews will begin on July 9. The finalists...

Panhandle State Opens Their Campus for Fall

Oklahoma Panhandle State University started the final phase of the three-phase reopen on July 6. The final phase reopened the campus to the public. There has been...

Alumni Spotlight: Anyssa Barbosa

Anyssa Barbosa, originally from Uvalde, Texas, spreads her enthusiasm for Oklahoma Panhandle State University everywhere. She started her college career here when...

Faculty Spotlight: Shelley Wisener

Shelley Wisener, originally from Lubbock, Texas, is an Assistant Professor of English at Oklahoma Panhandle State University. She graduated from Panhandle State...

Student Spotlight: Hannah Haase

Hannah Haase, a Newman Grove, Nebraska native, has made Panhandle State her home away from home. She was drawn to OPSU for its size and offering a bachelor's degree...

Staff Spotlight: Chy Black

Chyanna Black is a 2016 Oklahoma Panhandle State University graduate from Hudson, Colorado. Her story started in the fall of 2012 when she accepted a rodeo scholarship...

OPSU Agronomy Professor Receives the NACTA Educator Award

Dr. Curtis Bensch, Professor of Agronomy at Oklahoma Panhandle State University, was elected to receive the 2020 North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture...

Oklahoma Panhandle State University to Start a Three-Phase Reopen on June 8

Oklahoma Panhandle State University will start a three-phase reopen on June 8. OPSU has continued to ensure the health and safety of the students, faculty, staff,...

Alumni Spotlight: Tommy Johnson

Tommy Johnson, born and raised in Elk City, Oklahoma, has established a presence at NASA for Oklahoma Panhandle State University. Johnson began his journey at Panhandle...

Faculty Spotlight: David Ferrell

David Ferrell, originally from Indianapolis, Indiana, has brought an enthusiasm for science to Oklahoma Panhandle State University. Ferrell attended Wabash College,...

Student Spotlight: Jena Konieczka

Jena Konieczka grew up in Plano, Texas, with parents Joe and Annette, and the middle child between sisters, Megan and Belle. After a visit to campus, she knew that...

Staff Spotlight: Makenze Anderson

Makenze Anderson, from Boise City, Oklahoma, has brought her eagerness to help students to Oklahoma Panhandle State University as the Academic Resource Center Coordinator. Anderson...

OPSU Fall Semester Plan

The first summer session is underway with classes in session online, and the phased reopening of the university has begun. Since March, faculty worked tirelessly...

Oklahoma Panhandle State University Refund to Students

Oklahoma Panhandle State University understands that the disruption to daily life caused by COVID-19 includes financial hardships for many in the Aggie Family. OPSU...

Oklahoma Panhandle State University Plans a Three-Phase Reopen to the Public on July 6

As our Spring Semester comes to a close at OPSU, planning has begun for a return to traditional operations for the Summer and Fall Semesters. For many parts of Oklahoma,...

For OPSU PBL, The Awards Must Go On

On January 19, 2020, Oklahoma Panhandle State University’s chapter of the business fraternity Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) celebrated its 10th anniversary since reactivating...

OPSU Professor of Agricultural Education Announces Retirement

Dr. Nels Peterson, Professor of Agricultural Education, announced his retirement after 11 years of teaching at Oklahoma Panhandle State University. He will be remembered...

OPSU Update on COVID-19—April 30, 2020

Statement from Dr. Tim Faltyn, President of Oklahoma Panhandle State University We are excited to announce that the applications for the Panhandle State CARES Student...

Dr. Sara Jane Richter Sets to Retire After 35 Years

Dr. Sara Jane Richter has announced that after 35 years of serving Oklahoma Panhandle State University, she will be retiring. In her time here at OPSU, Dr. Richter...

Oklahoma Panhandle State University Receives Funds to Help Students with Financial Assistance

In the later part of March, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act was signed into law. It will provide financial relief grants for many students,...

OPSU Vice President of Fiscal Affairs Announces Retirement

Oklahoma Panhandle State University Vice President of Fiscal Affairs, Benny Dain, announced on April 16, 2020, that he would retire after 30 years of service to...

OPSU Update on COVID-19--March 27

Statement from Dr. Tim Faltyn, President of Oklahoma Panhandle State University As the COVID-19 situation continues to unfold, we are making every effort to comply...

Oklahoma Panhandle State University Rodeo Cancellation

Oklahoma Panhandle State University announces that all remaining rodeos in the Spring semester, 2020, will be canceled. This includes the OPSU Doc Gardner Memorial...

OPSU Campus Update on Coronavirus

Statement from Dr. Tim Faltyn, President of Oklahoma Panhandle State University In our continued effort to comply with the Centers for Disease Control (full recommendation...

Student Information on Coronavirus

As the impact of the novel coronavirus in Oklahoma remains a fluid situation, our OPSU administration is committed with keeping you up to date with the most recent...

Oklahoma Panhandle State University Spring Athletics Cancellation

Oklahoma Panhandle State University announces that all Spring semester athletic programs and events have been canceled for the 2020 season. This decision is based...

Campus Update About Coronavirus

Statement from Dr. Tim Faltyn, President of Oklahoma Panhandle State University The news and updates on the Coronavirus and how others are responding are rapidly...

Coronavirus Update: Contingency Plan for Course Continuation

Statement from Dr. Tim Faltyn, President of Oklahoma Panhandle State University The safety of our students and our campus is our first priority as we continue to...

Alumni Spotlight: Jim Oblander

Raised in Woodward, Oklahoma, Jim Oblander has considered Goodwell home since first attending Oklahoma Panhandle State University. As a first generation student,...

Faculty Spotlight: Jared Bates

New to Panhandle State, Jared Bates, is already making a lasting impression on the School of Science and Agriculture. Bates received his Bachelor’s degree...