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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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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

Joao Mesquita, Staff Writer
October 16, 2025
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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

Joao Mesquita, Staff Writer
May 5, 2025
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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 

Joao Mesquita, Staff Writer
April 24, 2025
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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

Joao Mesquita, Staff Writer
April 11, 2025
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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

Joao Mesquita, Staff Writer
April 4, 2025
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Oral Roberts University Athletic Director Tim Johnson, left, shakes hands with new men’s basketball head coach Kory Barnett during his introductory press conference at the Mabee Center last week. Barnett is the 13th head coach in program history.

ORU’s new basketball coach: A rising program meets a rising star

Joao Mesquita, Staff Writer
April 2, 2025
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From left to right, Dr. Greg Meyer, director of the Graduate Professional Counseling Program at ORU; Dr. Renee J. Wilson, licensed professional counselor; Clay Rojas, president of Total Athlete Mental Health; and Mariah-Cauhryn L. Smelser, former professional basketball player and psychology graduate, discuss mental health challenges and support strategies during a Mindful Monday event at ORU’s Global Learning Center on Feb. 1.

‘You’re not alone’: ORU strengthens mental-health support 

Joao Mesquita, Staff Writer
March 15, 2025
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Effie Lyles, ORU’s registered nurse, advises students on flu prevention and recovery as cases rise on campus.

Why the flu is spreading at ORU — and what you can do about it

Joao Mesquita, Staff Writer
February 7, 2025
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Daniel Kringel, winner of The Launch, holds his $5,000 prize. “The next step is to follow wherever God leads,” he says. Others, from left to right, include Aiko Gunawan, Enactus President; Isaiah Sparkman, Director Stovall Center for Entrepreneurship; Chris Hartshorn, Judge. Management Consultant at Hartshorn Financial; Alex Golimbievsky, Judge. Consultant at Alex Golimbievsky; Rick Fenimore, Judge. President and Co-founder of Trinity Chemical Industries; Kyle Smith, Judge. Partner Relationship Manager with Builders and Backers; Dr. Kevin Schneider, Executive Director Stovall Center for Entrepreneurship; Alejandrina Caamal, Project Coordinator Stovall Center for Entrepreneurship; Crystal Stovall, Wife of Jim Stovall and Board of Directors of the Tulsa Ballet; and Jim Stovall, Donator and active supporter of the Stovall Center for Entrepreneurship Jim is the founder of Narrative Television Network.

ORU student’s faith-fueled brand, sparked at age 16, wins ‘The Launch’

Joao Mesquita, Staff Writer
January 24, 2025
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“Sometimes, love needs no translation,” says Becca Halbmaier, reflecting on the moments ORU Missions teams share playing with children in South African townships.

For ORU Missions, ‘Love is a language of its own’

Joao Mesquita, Staff Writer
January 17, 2025
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"It's important to see students engaged in politics because, at the end of the day, it affects them for a lifetime," U.S. Rep. Kevin Hern tells the ORU College Republicans club.

Congressman Kevin Hern tells ORU why it’s important to vote

Joao Mesquita, Staff Writer
November 1, 2024
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João Rosito encourages students to embrace spiritual awakening during a recent Dunamis Pockets meeting.

Dunamis Movement sparks spiritual revival at ORU

Joao Mesquita, Staff Writer
September 24, 2024
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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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