The University of Tulsa acquires Fab Lab Tulsa

The University of Tulsa has announced the acquisition of Fab Lab Tulsa, which provides access to digital fabrication tools and resources throughout the community through membership and programming. The move is part of TU’s ongoing efforts to promote innovation and aligns with the university’s global reputation in engineering, computer science, and the creative arts. “We […]

Unique organizational studies program offers expansive opportunities

At roughly 75 majors, organizational studies is one of the largest majors in The University of Tulsa’s Kendall College of Arts & Sciences. From social sciences, media, and arts to business administration, the program provides students a wide range of knowledge and skills, rather than limiting them to a single discipline. But as a so-called […]

TU Law celebrates alumna Sara Hill’s historic confirmation to federal bench

The University of Tulsa’s College of Law congratulates alumna Sara Hill (JD ’03) as she becomes the first Native American woman to serve as a federal judge in Oklahoma. This historic appointment marks a significant milestone in the state’s legal landscape. The U.S. Senate on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to confirm Hill, who fills a vacant […]

New faculty member brings expertise and INSPIRE lab to Psychology Department

The University of Tulsa Department of Psychology has a wide variety of faculty-led research labs. From the Exposure, Relaxation & Rescripting Therapy for Chronic Nightmares study to the Psychophysiology Laboratory for Affective Neuroscience lab, TU offers students the opportunity to participate in ongoing research and even publish their findings. New to Kendall College of Arts […]

More than 60 years of James Joyce Quarterly

Legend has it that Thomas Staley, former provost of The University of Tulsa, founded the James Joyce Quarterly, fondly known as JJQ, in his garage. Or was it his kitchen table? That was more than 60 years ago, and since then the journal has become an internationally esteemed publication known for its publishing of critical […]

STRETCHED Program

UTulsa’s STRETCHED (STudents Reaching Excellence Through Collaboration with Higher EDucation) program is dedicated to increasing the representation of healthcare practitioners from under-represented groups. This involves forging collaborations among local institutions of higher education, community stakeholders, local school districts, and health care professionals to formulate effective strategies for exposing students to careers in medicine.

The program aims to offer early exposure of medical careers to high schoolers, encompassing mentoring and education on college admission requirements and financial support options. Additionally, STRETCHED strives to provide services and resources to assist higher education institutions in recruiting students from under-represented groups for allied health-related degree programs. Ultimately, STRETCHED aspires to be a community and regional leader that plays a pivotal role in developing and preparing the next generation of health care practitioners.

Ninth Grade: Character Development Symposium

Help students understand the important intrinsic motivators such as resiliency, diligence, perseverance, enhanced agency, and time management.
Emphasizes the importance of shadowing, participating in health-related clubs and networking events.
Personality test to help understand how a specific professions might fit with a unique personality.
Keynote speaker.

10th Grade: College Excursion

Two excursions – one in the fall and one in the spring.
Field trip to a small and large college/university, allowing students to see the campus environment of each institution.
Learn about health-related programs including physical therapy, medicine, nursing, dentistry, clinical psychology.
Tour the facilities and meet students and faculty.
Meet a university financial aid adviser to learn about ways of making college affordable.

11th Grade: Three-Day Summer Academy

Three-day camp.
Core Components: exposure to health care professions, standardized test preparation, financial aid and literacy, and a motivational speaker series.
Didactic exposure method that includes hands-on skills laboratories.
Field activities that provide exposure to student practitioners within their specific practice settings.
Partner with Saint Francis Health System, Ascension St. John Health System, Hillcrest Healthcare System, and Tulsa Bone and Joint Associates.

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12th Grade: Transitioning from High School to College Symposium

Panel discussion with UTulsa pre-med students about making the transition from high school to college followed by a Q&A session.
Learn tips for preparing a college admission essay followed by a breakout session.
Keynote speaker.

Meet the Director Roger Kollock, Ph.D., AT, CSCS

Roger Kollock is an associate professor and director of the Biomechanics Research Laboratory within TU’s Oxley College of Health Sciences. He received his postdoctoral training at Auburn University’s Warrior Research Center. He holds a doctorate in human movement science from Old Dominion University. His research focuses on neuromuscular and biomechanical characteristics influencing injury risk in traditional and nontraditional athletes such as firefighters and military personnel. The aim of his research agenda is to develop evidence-based approaches for optimizing performance and reducing injury risk in athletic populations.

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Trends & Disruptors in Healthcare: Dr. Jay Wohlgemuth

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Tulsa Aphasia Support Group

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Northeastern Oklahoma Cochlear Implant Support Group Meeting

6:45 PM - 8:00 PM

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