Feature Story: 2025 Open Enrollment

Sydney Stover, director of Benefits

We’re nearly halfway through the semester, and I am sure everyone is feeling the busyness that comes with the fall—midterms, prepping for homecoming, and that’s right, Open Enrollment. As you work to balance your various responsibilities, it’s important to mark your calendars to enroll in 2025 insurance coverage. As a reminder, faculty and . . .  read more

Faculty Senate Update

Kuang-Chung Hsu, professor of Economics

The Faculty Senate convened on September 12, during which we approved Resolution FSR-2024/2025-001, reaffirming our opposition to weapons on campus. Additionally, the following resolutions were discussed: transitioning UCO into a research-intensive university. The Senate unanimously voted in favor of sending the resolution to a committee. The meeting . . .  read more

UCO Faculty and Staff (Wellness) Happy Hours

Khari Huff, assistant director of Health and Fitness

Please join the UCO Department of Wellness and Sport this fall semester for Faculty and Staff (Wellness) Happy Hours to get active, have fun and connect with colleagues in a supportive environment. This is a great way to utilize the UCO Faculty and Staff physical activity policy.

Activities include pickleball, kayaking, ziplining, basketball, . . .  read more

UCO Shop Central

The goal of Shop Central is to encourage UCO students, alumni and employees to find new and unique local spots while supporting the Edmond and Oklahoma City metro communities. The best part? These businesses are offering you an exclusive discount or special offer. Just present your UCO ID to any of the participating vendors to receive your discount . . .  read more

Get to Know a Broncho

Kathy Smith, assistant professor of Nursing

1.What is your background? 

I grew up in Arlington, Texas.  I moved to Weatherford, Oklahoma to attend Southwestern Oklahoma State University to major in Pharmacy. I met my husband and got married before I could finish school.  We moved to Houston, Texas for a few years, then we moved to Edmond, Oklahoma and have been here ever since.  . . .  read more