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Eastern to host storyteller Wallace Charles Moore, Sr. on Feb. 7
Eastern Oklahoma State College and the EOSC Cultural Lab will host storyteller Wallace Charles Moore, Sr. on Tuesday, Feb. 7 in honor of Black History Month.
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Eastern Honors Program and Humanities Club to host Phillip Carroll Morgan Feb. 10
Eastern Oklahoma State College’s Honors Program and Humanities Club will host author Phillip Carroll Morgan on Friday, February 10 at 1:00 p.m. in the President’s Dining Room, E.E. Tourtellote Student Center. Admission is free and open to the public.
Donna Hunnicutt joins Eastern as vice President of Academic Affairs
Eastern Oklahoma State College has appointed Dr. Donna Hunnicutt as vice president of Academic Affairs. Hunnicutt replaces Dr. Patricia Ratliff who retired last year.
Higher Education Chancellor visits southeast Oklahoma and presents plan to meet Oklahoma’s workforce needs
Strengthening Oklahoma’s workforce pipeline continues to be a top priority of the state system of higher education. That was the message delivered by Chancellor Allison D. Garrett as she presented the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education’s 2023 legislative agenda and FY24 budget request to an...
Eastern announces fall 2022 honor rolls
Eastern Oklahoma State College has announced honor rolls for the fall 2022 semester.
Eastern Oklahoma State College seeking nominations for Distinguished Alumnus Award
Eastern Oklahoma State College is seeking nominations for the institution’s Distinguished Alumnus Award for 2023.
Two Eastern Meat Judgers Named All-Americans
Two Eastern Oklahoma State College meat judging team members were recently named Collegiate Meat Judging All-Americans.
Eastern Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Softball raise money for school lunch debts
The Eastern Oklahoma State College chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Eastern softball team recently presented a check worth more than $1,600 to Wilburton Public Schools to pay for students’ past-due lunch bills.
Eastern Music Department to present 96th annual Candlelighting Dec. 4
Eastern Oklahoma State College’s Music Department will present its 96th annual Candlelighting program Sunday, Dec. 4 at 7:00 p.m. in Mitchell Auditorium. Admission is free and open to the public.
Eastern Oklahoma State College Agriculture Division to host 3rd Annual Agricultural Hall of Fame Celebration Nov. 19
The Eastern Oklahoma State College Agriculture Division is set to host the 3rd Annual Agricultural Hall of Fame Celebration Nov. 19, 2022, at 6 p.m.
Eastern inducts students into academic honor
Thirty-one academically high-achieving students were recently inducted into the national honor society Phi Theta Kappa during a campus ceremony in Wilburton.
Eastern to welcome high school seniors to campus for Mountaineer Mania on Nov. 17
Eastern Oklahoma State College will host its annual high school senior visit day for prospective students on Thursday, Nov. 17 in Wilburton. Mountaineer Mania will begin with registration at 9 a.m. in C.C. Dunlap Field House.
Eastern to host “A Salute to Veterans” on Nov. 11
Eastern Oklahoma State College will host “A Salute to Veterans” on Friday, Nov. 11 at 2:00 p.m. in Wilburton.
Eastern’s annual Homecoming celebration set for Nov. 7-12
Eastern Oklahoma State College will host a week full of activities and events for the college’s 85th annual Homecoming celebration Nov. 7-12 in Wilburton. The theme of this year’s event is “Back to the E.” In addition to the numerous student activities planned across campus, Eastern will proudly welcome...
Eastern’s annual Community Chili Cook-Off returns on Nov. 7 during Homecoming Week
Eastern Oklahoma State College’s annual Community Chili Cook-Off returns this year on Monday, Nov. 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the Tourtellotte Student Center Ballroom. The popular community event will take place for the first time since COVID-19 and is planned to open Eastern’s 2022 Homecoming week festivities....
Eastern to host parade for 85th homecoming celebration
Eastern Oklahoma State College is set to host a parade in honor of its 85th homecoming celebration on Nov. 12 at 11 a.m.
Eastern to host annual Trunk or Treat Oct. 31 for community and surrounding area
Eastern Oklahoma State College will host its annual Halloween Trunk or Treat Monday, Oct. 31. Adults and children of all ages are invited to come enjoy free games and trunk or treat provided by many of Eastern’s academic divisions, faculty divisions and staff departments. Children are encouraged to wear...
National FFA Organization names Eastern’s Victery American Star finalist
WILBURTON, Okla. – Eastern Oklahoma State College sophomore Emma Victery was recently named one of four National FFA American Star finalists in the area of agricultural placement.
Three Eastern Oklahoma State College graduates to be inducted into the Alumni Association’s Hall of Fame
The Eastern Oklahoma State College Alumni Association will induct three deserving graduates into its Hall of Fame during a Homecoming celebration on Friday, Nov. 11 at 6 p.m.
Eastern President Janet Wansick selected for the Aspen Institute’s New Presidents Fellowship
The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (Aspen) announced today that Dr. Janet Wansick, president at Eastern Oklahoma State College, is one of 26 leaders selected for the 2022-23 class of the Aspen New Presidents Fellowship.
Eastern hires Brock Moss as new Head Baseball Coach
Eastern Oklahoma State College has hired Brock Moss as its new head coach for baseball.
Eastern names Al Davis new athletic director
Eastern Oklahoma State College Head Women’s Basketball Coach Al Davis has been named the new athletic director for the Mountaineers after the departure of Coach Matt Parker.
35 Eastern Student-Athletes Earn 2022 All-Academic Honors
Thirty-five Eastern Oklahoma State College student-athletes have been named to 2022 National Junior College Athletic Association All-Academic teams. All six of Eastern's athletic teams were represented in this selection.
Eastern to accept nominations for Hall of Fame event
Eastern Oklahoma State College’s Alumni Association is planning a Hall of Fame event during the college’s annual Homecoming festivities on Friday, Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. Established in 1988, the Alumni Association Hall of Fame recognizes former students who have distinguished themselves in their profession...
Bilderback joins Eastern Oklahoma State College Board of Regents
Eric Bilderback of El Reno, OK was recently appointed to serve a seven-year term as a member of the Eastern Oklahoma State College Board of Regents.
Eastern hosts second annual Native Americans Who Code summer camp
Eastern Oklahoma State College hosted its second annual Native Americans Who Code summer camp May 23-26, 2022.
Eastern welcomes Secretary Arthur and other guests for Meats Lab open house
Eastern Oklahoma State College recently hosted an open house to showcase the college’s newly-renovated Meats Lab.
Eastern announces spring 2022 honor rolls
Eastern Oklahoma State College has announced honor rolls for the fall 2022 semester.
Eastern Alumni Association names new board leadership
Eastern Alumni Association names new board leadership
Eastern student presents research at annual meeting of Parasitologists
An Eastern Oklahoma State College student recently presented original research at the annual meeting of the Southwestern Association of Parasitologists at the University of Oklahoma Biological Station at Lake Texoma in April.
Eastern to host open house for newly-renovated Meats Lab
Eastern Oklahoma State College will host an open house for the newly-renovated Meats Lab on June 3, 2022, from 10 a.m. to noon.
Eastern graduate awarded prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Transfer Scholarship
Jill Pruitt, a 2022 graduate of Eastern Oklahoma State College, is one of 100 community college students in the nation to be awarded a prestigious Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation. The highly competitive national scholarship provides transfer students with...
Eastern Oklahoma State College announces 2022 graduates
Eastern Oklahoma State College hosted its Commencement Ceremonies on May 6. An estimated 241 students have earned their associate degree or certificate this year.
Eastern Oklahoma State College names 2022 Outstanding Graduates
Eastern Oklahoma State College named Outstanding Graduates for each of the college divisions during Commencement Ceremonies in Wilburton on May 6.
Eastern to offer lifeguard training course May 14-15
Eastern Oklahoma State College will offer a lifeguard training course May 14-15 in Wilburton.
Eastern names nursing skills lab in honor of Puterbaugh Foundation gifts
Eastern Oklahoma State College recently named a nursing skills lab on the Wilburton campus to honor its longtime partnership with the Puterbaugh Foundation of McAlester.
Eastern’s stocker management program students benefit from real-world experience and investment opportunities
Eastern Oklahoma State College students in the ranch operations - stocker management program recently received more than $21,500 in total profits for the sale of their stocker cattle this spring.
Eastern Oklahoma State College distributes American Rescue Plan funds to 1,061 students
More than 1,000 Eastern Oklahoma State College students recently received emergency federal funding provided by the American Rescue Plan (ARP) to assist them with unexpected costs incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Area students place in Eastern’s 42nd Annual Scholastic Contest
Eastern Oklahoma State College hosted the 42nd Annual Scholastic Contest on April 5, 2022. There were 27 participating schools for 30 academic tests. Twelve schools competed in Division I, six schools in Division II and nine schools in Division III.
Eastern Oklahoma State College announces Commencement Ceremonies on May 6
Eastern Oklahoma State College has announced plans for two Commencement Ceremonies and a Nursing Pinning Ceremony for Friday, May 6 at the C.C. Dunlap Field House in Wilburton.
Donors raise more than $36,000 for student scholarships, setting record at Eastern’s 2022 Sapphire Ball
Eastern Oklahoma State College’s 2022 Sapphire Ball raised a record-breaking $36,429 for student scholarships while honoring supporters of the college. The annual event was held April 9 in Wilburton.
EOSC to host second Native Americans Who Code summer camp
Eastern Oklahoma State College will host its second Native Americans Who Code summer camp May 23-26, 2022.
State Regents recognize partnership between Eastern and the Caring Hands Healthcare Centers
Twenty-six business and higher education partnerships throughout the state were recently recognized as innovative collaborations that further the education of Oklahoma’s workforce.
Groups gather to improve nursing education access in southeast Oklahoma
Representatives from Eastern Oklahoma State College, Kiamichi Technology Centers and McAlester Regional Health Center met today to discuss opportunities to increase the number of nurses entering the workforce.
Eastern’s Sapphire Ball scholarship fundraiser returns April 9 after pandemic changes past two years
Eastern Oklahoma State College will host its 12th Sapphire Ball scholarship fundraiser on Saturday, April 9 after having to cancel and modify the event during the past two years of the pandemic. The annual black-tie event honors supporters of the college while raising funds for student scholarships....
Eastern students visit State Capitol for 2022 Higher Education Day
Eastern Oklahoma State College students and staff joined students, faculty and representatives from Oklahoma’s public colleges and universities on Feb. 15 for the annual Higher Education Day at the state Capitol, promoting the value and importance of higher education in the state.
Groups gather to improve education access in southeast Oklahoma
Representatives from Kiamichi Technology Centers, Carl Albert State College and Eastern Oklahoma State College met on Feb. 14 for their bi-annual partnership meeting.
Eastern Oklahoma State College announces fall 2021 honor rolls
Eastern Oklahoma State College has announced honor rolls for the fall 2021 semester.
Eastern inducts students into academic honor society
Twenty-seven academically high-achieving students were recently inducted into the national honor society Phi Theta Kappa during a campus ceremony in Wilburton.
Eastern Music Department to present 95th annual Candlelighting Dec. 5
Eastern Oklahoma State College’s Music Department will present its 95th annual Candlelighting program Sunday, Dec. 5 at 7:00 p.m. in Mitchell Auditorium. Admission is free and open to the public.
EOSC Alumni Association inducts five graduates into Hall of Fame
The Eastern Oklahoma State College Alumni Association inducted five deserving graduates into its Hall of Fame during a Homecoming celebration on Friday, Nov. 12.
Eastern Oklahoma State College Agriculture Division to host 2nd Annual Agricultural Hall of Fame Celebration Nov. 20
WILBURTON, Okla. – The Eastern Oklahoma State College Agriculture Division is set to host the 2nd Annual Agricultural Hall of Fame Celebration Nov. 20, 2021.
Eastern Oklahoma State College distributes American Rescue Plan funds to 1,280 students
More than 1,200 Eastern Oklahoma State College students recently received emergency federal funding provided by the American Rescue Plan (ARP) to assist them with unexpected costs incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eastern to honor veterans, dedicate memorial at Nov. 11 ceremony
Eastern Oklahoma State College will host its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 11 at 2:30 p.m. in Wilburton. This year’s event will include a special dedication of the Larry Stone Veterans Memorial near the Clock Tower area of campus.
Eastern to welcome high school seniors to campus for Mountaineer Mania on Nov. 16
Eastern Oklahoma State College will host a special senior visit day for prospective students who are in their senior year of high school on Tuesday, Nov. 16, in Wilburton. Mountaineer Mania will begin with registration at 9 A.M. in C.C. Dunlap Field House.
Eastern to host annual Trunk or Treat Oct. 28 for community and surrounding area
Eastern Oklahoma State College will host its annual Halloween Trunk or Treat Thursday, Oct. 28. Adults and children of all ages are invited to come enjoy free games and trunk or treat provided by many of Eastern’s student organizations, faculty divisions and staff departments.
Five Eastern Oklahoma State College graduates to be inducted into the Alumni Association’s Hall of Fame
The Eastern Oklahoma State College Alumni Association will induct five deserving graduates into its Hall of Fame during a Homecoming celebration on Friday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m.
Eastern Music Department to present Fall Concert Oct. 12
Eastern Oklahoma State College’s Music Department will present its annual Fall Concert Oct. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in Mitchell Auditorium in Wilburton.
Eastern Oklahoma State College distributes American Rescue Plan funds to 357 students
More than 350 Eastern Oklahoma State College students recently received emergency federal funding provided by the American Rescue Plan (ARP) to assist them with unexpected costs incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic.
State Regents recognize partnership between Eastern and Great Western Dining
Twenty-seven business and higher education partnerships throughout the state were recently recognized as innovative collaborations that further the education of Oklahoma’s workforce.
Eastern Oklahoma State College planning Hall of Fame event for November
Eastern Oklahoma State College’s Alumni Association is planning a Hall of Fame event during the college’s annual Homecoming festivities on Friday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. Established in 1988, the Alumni Association Hall of Fame recognizes former students who have distinguished themselves in their profession...
Eastern Oklahoma State College distributes American Rescue Plan funds to 689 students
More than 680 Eastern Oklahoma State College students recently received emergency federal funding provided by the American Rescue Plan (ARP) to assist them with unexpected costs incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eastern Student-Athletes Earn 2021 All-Academic Honors
Thirty-four Eastern Oklahoma State College student-athletes have been named to 2021 National Junior College Athletic Association All-Academic teams. Five of Eastern’s athletic teams were represented in this selection.
EOSC hosts first Native Americans Who Code summer camp
Eastern Oklahoma State College recently hosted its first Native Americans Who Code summer camp in Wilburton.
No tuition increase, new placement guidelines for 2021-22 academic year at EOSC
Eastern Oklahoma State College has announced there will be no tuition and fee increase for the 2021-22 academic year. The EOSC Board of Regents approved the request at their regularly scheduled meeting in June.
EOSC Coaches Davis, Parker receive commendation from Congressman Mullin
Eastern Oklahoma State College Head Women’s Basketball Coach Al Davis and Head Baseball Coach Matt Parker recently received a commendation from U.S. Representative Markwayne Mullin (OK-2) for their accomplishments during the 2020-2021 season.
Eastern Oklahoma State College announces spring 2021 honor rolls
Eastern Oklahoma State College has announced honor rolls for the spring 2021 semester.
Walker sworn in as member of the EOSC Board of Regents
Leland Walker of Red Oak was recently appointed to serve a seven-year term as a new member of the Eastern Oklahoma State College Board of Regents. He was sworn in at the Board’s June meeting by Representative Jim Grego.
Eastern students honored with 53rd annual Larry Stone Awards
Eastern sophomores Ashley Brown and Andrew Walling were selected for the 2021 Larry Stone Award on the basis of their overall contributions to the spirit of athletics and their demonstration of teamwork, determination, unselfishness and citizenship. Brayanna Polk and Josh Jones each received the Larry...
Eastern names 2021 Outstanding Graduates
Eastern Oklahoma State College named Outstanding Graduates for each of the seven college divisions during Commencement Ceremonies in Wilburton on May 7.
Eastern Oklahoma State College lifts COVID-19 restrictions
In response to new Center for Disease Control guidance released on May 13, Eastern Oklahoma State College will no longer require the mandated use of masks or face coverings on campus. Eastern also plans to return to full capacity, in-person classes and activities this fall.
Eastern Oklahoma State College announces 2021 graduates
Despite the challenges they faced to complete their education during a global pandemic, 220 Eastern Oklahoma State College students have earned their associate degree or certificate this year.
EOSC students inducted into Phi Theta Kappa during spring 2021 ceremony
A group of academically high-achieving students were recently inducted into the national honor society Phi Theta Kappa during a campus ceremony in Wilburton. The group consisted of students who met the requirements for membership in the spring and fall semesters of 2020 and spring semester of 2021.
Eastern students named to 2021 All-Oklahoma Academic Team, receive scholarships
Two Eastern Oklahoma State College students were recently recognized for their outstanding academic success with scholarships.
More than $27,000 raised for student scholarships at Eastern’s 2021 Sapphire Ball
Although the 2020 Sapphire Ball had to be canceled and the 2021 event scaled back due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Eastern Oklahoma State College’s donors and supporters still helped raise more than $27,000 to ensure students can achieve their dreams of earning a college degree.
