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ORU women’s soccer players erupt into a celebratory dogpile in the rain after clinching a hard-fought victory, with teammates rushing in from all sides as the Golden Eagles secure the win.
Women’s soccer setting ‘a new standard’ at ORU
November 7, 2025
Pedro Martins, director of sales at Dunamis College, speaks with Dr. Grey Hoff, ORU associate vice president for international student relations, during a session in São Paulo, Brazil. Photos courtesy of Mylena Weydt.
How ORU plans to double its international reach
October 16, 2025
ORU Spirit Squad members pose for a photo with a young fan outside the Tulsa Drillers’ official team store during ORU Night at ONEOK Field.
Golden Eagles Take the Field at Tulsa Drillers ORU Night
September 19, 2025
ORU students Beck Spivey (from left), Lucas Reid and Reuben Aby discuss theology during a recent Alpha Meeting in GC 4116.
Alpha Meetings tackle tough theological questions
May 8, 2025
Dr. Kevin Schneider, executive director of the Stovall Center for Entrepreneurship at ORU and one of Kringel’s mentors during the competition, said the freshman’s character stood out as much as his business instincts. "There's a lot of successful people out there," Schneider said, "but it doesn't mean they have godly character. Daniel brings both business excellence and character." Now, SparkMotion is seeking pre-seed investment to launch pilot events and expand its reach. “This is 100% a God thing,” Kringel said. “I just said ‘yes’ and stayed obedient.”
ORU freshman wins Oklahoma’s top entrepreneurship title
May 5, 2025
ORU women’s soccer players erupt into a celebratory dogpile in the rain after clinching a hard-fought victory, with teammates rushing in from all sides as the Golden Eagles secure the win.
Women’s soccer setting ‘a new standard’ at ORU
November 7, 2025
Whether it’s watching the sunrise, getting some sun, or having a picnic with friends, ORU’s biggest hill is the perfect getaway.
Hidden gems to find on the ORU campus
October 26, 2025
Pedro Martins, director of sales at Dunamis College, speaks with Dr. Grey Hoff, ORU associate vice president for international student relations, during a session in São Paulo, Brazil. Photos courtesy of Mylena Weydt.
How ORU plans to double its international reach
October 16, 2025
Eli rounds up fans as they make their way into the Mabee Center to celebrate 918 Day.
ORU celebrates Tulsa as ‘more than just a city’
October 10, 2025
EMR 3 North chaplain Lorenzo McPherson speaks during a recent student-led worship service.
ORU students launch their own revival in EMR
October 2, 2025
ORU women’s soccer players erupt into a celebratory dogpile in the rain after clinching a hard-fought victory, with teammates rushing in from all sides as the Golden Eagles secure the win.
Women’s soccer setting ‘a new standard’ at ORU
November 7, 2025
ORU Spirit Squad members pose for a photo with a young fan outside the Tulsa Drillers’ official team store during ORU Night at ONEOK Field.
Golden Eagles Take the Field at Tulsa Drillers ORU Night
September 19, 2025
ORU head coach Kelsi Musick watches from the sideline during the 2024 Summit League Tournament.
‘We were right there’: Why Kelsi Musick left ORU after her best season yet 
April 24, 2025
ORU men’s soccer players load salvaged items onto a trailer outside Michael Cavenah’s fire-damaged home in Mannford.
ORU Men’s Soccer Helps Oklahoma Wildfire Victim Rebuild
April 11, 2025
Oral Roberts Athletic Director Tim Johnson presents Coach Cophie Anderson with a Golden Eagles jersey during her introductory press conference at the Mabee Center on April 1. Anderson becomes the 12th head coach in ORU women’s basketball history.
A new voice, same mission: ORU bets big on Coach Anderson
April 4, 2025
Theater sophomore Armani Welch participates in a recent Debate Club meeting in the Global Learning Center.
Major changes: Some students take a while to find their place at ORU
September 13, 2024
ORU professors produce RightNow Media series: ‘Dangers of Young Men’
November 3, 2023
Actor spotlight: Hope Mager discovering Henrietta Leavitt
Actor spotlight: Hope Mager discovering Henrietta Leavitt
September 21, 2022
The life and legacy of ORU theatre professor, Laura Holland
The life and legacy of ORU theatre professor, Laura Holland
February 11, 2022
Christopher Costanza
Cup of coffee
December 5, 2022
PetLoose
PetLoose
April 18, 2022
Love Week
Love Week
March 11, 2022
Culture Fest 2021 recap
Culture Fest 2021 recap
December 10, 2021
ORU's Got Talent 2021 recap
ORU’s Got Talent 2021 recap
December 8, 2021

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“God is not quite definable,” says Dr. Cal Easterling, senior professor of sociology at Oral Roberts University. “You start to think that you are in trouble, then He showers you with mercy.”

Meet Dr. Easterling

Elizabeth Hodgson, Staff Writer
August 30, 2025
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ORU students Beck Spivey (from left), Lucas Reid and Reuben Aby discuss theology during a recent Alpha Meeting in GC 4116.

Alpha Meetings tackle tough theological questions

Jasmine Hornek, Staff Writer
May 8, 2025
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Aaron Siebler, student association president, says that "when you take action, the rest will come somehow." When paying off his tuition balance, Siebler found that working hard and seeking help was the best way to solve problems.

ORU international students overcome financial challenges

Joao Mesquita, Staff Writer
March 8, 2024
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