Winter fun under the sun: Campus edition

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 […]

By: Matthew Sexter

I distinctly remember the overwhelming excitement that overtook me as I woke up on a Wednesday morning to see that The University of Tulsa’s campus was entirely covered under a blissful blanket of snow. I wasted no time jumping into the biggest jacket I could find in my wardrobe and joining my friends outside to partake in glorious snowball wars, building gargantuan snowmen and sledding down the ginormous hill outside of the Reynolds Center.

The University of Tulsa campus covered in snow — Dietler Commons looking charming blanketed in snow

This was easily one of the most fun-filled days I’ve ever had, and I couldn’t imagine this snow day being this magical anywhere except at my home away from home at TU! Too bad it melted after just one day.

Fifteen University of Tulsa freshman students in a room — Me and a group of other freshmen surprising fellow student Hailyn Sandres

During this second semester of my freshman year, my classes have definitely amped up in difficulty. But I have absolute confidence that this challenge is nothing I cannot handle. This is because of the bountiful resources at TU, which have always been easily accessible and endlessly useful in ensuring successful outcomes in all of my classes.

Matthew Sexter with Ellis Brown and Namera Newaz after they won the Mr. and Ms. International talent show — Me with Ellis Brown and Namera Newaz after they won the Mr. and Ms. International talent show at TU

For example, the Center for Student Academic Success (CSAS) took out a lot of the stress of studying for my math midterm and final exam by quickly putting me in touch with a 1-on-1 tutoring session. The staff at McFarlin Library were also an invaluable resource while I composed the final research paper for one of my classes. Without these resources at my disposal, the amount of time and energy I would’ve expended, in merely these two classes, would’ve been tenfold.

As second-semester midterms rapidly approach, I take solace in knowing that the bountiful resources, approachable faculty and supportive friends I have met here at TU will have my back – and vice versa!

The word smile written in green on white snow — Something to smile about

It happened while we were all asleep, Snow had fallen—six feet deep.
The temperature was ten below.
All the roads were blocked with snow. “No school today,” the radio said. “Stay at
home in your cozy bed. So, I quickly dressed and jumped on my sled.”
-Carolyn Yacowitz

Matthew Sexter is a first-year student at The University of Tulsa pursuing a bachelor of science in nursing degree. He is an avid automotive enthusiast, sci-fi binge-watcher and global traveler.

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