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O K L A H O M A C I T Y U N I V E R S I T YR E A D Y F O R T H E W O R L D
OUTCOMES
OKLAHOMA C ITY UNIVERSITY GRADUATES
F I N D S U C C E S SOn Broadway and Wall Street, in boardrooms and hospitals,
behind pulpits and cameras, OCU graduates excel. They are
leaders in their professions and enrich their communities.
GET STARTED ON BECOMING AN O CU SUCCESS STORY ! Ø
O P P O R T U N I T Y
Oklahoma C ity Univers ity s tudents take advantage o f hundre ds o f internship s e ach ye ar w ith a var ie ty o f c ompanie s and o rgani zat i ons .
Disney Entertainment
Amazon
OKC All Sports Association
National Science Foundation
Chesapeake Energy
Ackerman McQueen
Ernst & Young
Oklahoma State Senate
Target Corporation
Integris Health
Farmers Insurance
Walt Disney World
Devon Energy
Sonic Corporation
Oklahoma Historical Society
Sunbeam Family Services
Utah Festival Opera Co.
Box Talent
KWTV News 9
Manhattan Construction Co.
National Institute for Health
Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City Civic Center
and many more...
D E D I C AT E D P R O F E S S O R S
Oklahoma C ity Univers ity pro fe s s o rs c ount your suc c e s s as the ir own .
One of the greatest rewards of teaching is hearing
from students after they graduate when they have
achieved success in work or in their personal lives
because of something they learned from our work
together.”
Ø Professor Abigail Keegan Petree College of Arts & Sciences
Students who have graduated come back to
me years later and thank me for helping them
understand the ‘language’ of economics. I really
enjoy having established close friendships with
many of my former students.”
Ø Professor David May Meinders School of Business
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C A R E E RS E R V I C E S
I f you want to go b eyond the b as ics in your s e arch fo r the r ight internship o r c are er opp or tunity,the OCU Career Services Staff is ready and willing to
assist. Career Services provides a wide range of resources
including individual career counseling, resume and
personal statement critiques, career seminars, on-campus
interviewing, internship services, employer information
sessions, job fairs, on-campus jobs, and work-study
positions. OCU students and alumni can register for the
online database where you can search for jobs, internships,
alumni mentors, employers, and Career Services events. Find
out more at okcu.edu/services/career.
YOU CAN
S T U D Y A B R O A DI studied abroad for a semester in Klagenfurt, Austria. I had
never studied German until I chose to go abroad, and now
I’m able to communicate in a second language! I visited
Venice on a weekend trip away from Aplen-Adria University,
where I studied. I was involved in the American Studies
Department and had the opportunity to learn American
politics and literature from a European point of view.”
Ø Angelina Stancampiano Senior, Biomedical Science German Minor
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Check out the student gallery at okcu.edu/oie
roles for successful careers and
independent lives. While in
Shanghai I was able to improve my
Chinese and make lifelong friends,
great business connections,
and a home away from home. It
was truly the best decision I’ve
ever made; I was even offered a
permanent job at LPfilms! Going
abroad didn’t just open my eyes
to the opportunities in Shanghai,
but opened my mind and heart
to the rest of the world, showing
me that anything is attainable with
hard work, perseverance, and
a little bit of luck. With this new
obsession for culture, knowledge,
and connections, I hope to study
abroad and achieve my master’s
in London, England. I know I
can’t just stop here when there
are so many opportunities and
unforgettable experiences ahead
just waiting for me to reach out
I entered Oklahoma City University
as a first generation college
student working three jobs
and going to school full time to
obtain an acting degree with a
Chinese minor. This summer I
worked in Shanghai, China, for
a film company called LPfilms
(also known as Lost Pensivos
Films). I worked alongside many
international film crews during
my summer abroad and was even
able to take part in negotiations
with BBC, Food Network, Travel
Channel and Discovery Channel
for a new up and coming TV show
called China Eats. I also worked
on editing, copy, and creative
input as a director in many of
the companies’ projects. One
of these was Ladies Night, a
documentary about a new breed
of Shanghai women who are
trading stereotypical housewife
and grab them. All these great
things began for me because of
Oklahoma City University’s desire
for their students to succeed.
Mary Benner, in the Study Abroad
Office, helped me through my little
mental meltdowns about funding
my studies abroad, and the Gilman
Scholarship allowed me to have
such a life-changing experience. I
am very grateful for all the people
at OCU who really care about
helping students get the most out
of their education. I am a prime
example of that—it doesn’t matter
where you came from or how you
grew up; it’s where you’re going
and the experiences you gather
along the way.”
Ø Mariah Nonnemacher Senior, Acting Chinese Minor
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WHEREVER THEY G O , O CU GRADUATES
F I N D S U C C E S SHere are a few example s . . .
DeEtta CravensBA Political Science, BA Philosophy, BA Spanish ‘12
A triple major in political science, philosophy, and Spanish,
Cravens earned a Fulbright U.S. Student Program scholarship
to teach English in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Tor i Sche l l ingBPA Dance Performance ‘10
Jess Pa luBPA Dance Performance ‘12
Schelling and Palu are Radio City Rockettes. The Ann Lacy
School of American Dance and Arts Management has
produced 47 Rockettes.
Valene Bar tmessBS Nursing ‘95
Bartmess is the director of Public Health for the OKC Indian Clinic.
Chr is Harr isonBA Mass Communications ‘93
A television host and previously a sports reporter, Harrison
is the current host of the ABC reality television dating
show, “The Bachelor” (since 2002), and its spin-offs, “The
Bachelorette” (since 2003), and “Bachelor Pad” (in 2010).Timothy LongBM Piano ‘90
Long studied piano and violin while at OCU. Long is a former
associate conductor at the New York City Opera and is a
faculty member of the Aspen Music Festival and School and
the State University of New York at Stony Brook.
Kr ist in ChenowethBM Music Theatre ‘91, MM Opera Performance ‘93
Chenoweth is a singer and
actress, star of the 2003
Broadway production of
“Wicked” and Tony Award
winner for “You’re a Good
Man, Charlie Brown”. She has
appeared in many television
shows, including “Glee”, “The
West Wing”, “The Good Wife”, “Sesame Street”, and a starring
role in “Pushing Daisies”—for which she won a 2009 Emmy
Award. Her movie credits include “RV”, “Deck the Halls”,
“Bewitched”, “Four Christmases”, and “You Again”.
Marce l Wi lsonBPA Dance Performance ‘98
Kev in Wi lsonBPA Dance Performance ‘98
The Wilson brothers’
choreographic style is a
fusion of jazz, contemporary,
hip-hop, and musical theatre.
They have performed with
artists such as Madonna,
Beyonce, Whitney Houston,
Lenny Kravitz, Mandy
Moore, and Mary J Blige.
For the past three seasons, Kevin Wilson has been associate
choreographer on the hit TV show “So You Think You Can
Dance” and was associate choreographer for the 2010 Miss
USA pageant. The Wilsons have also created their own
entertainment company, Mister Wilson Entertainment.
Ke l ly Han lonBSN Nursing ‘08
Hanlon is currently a nurse for The Children’s Hospital at OU
Medical Center on the pediatric hematology and
oncology unit.
Completing a degree in Humanities has allowed me to see a broad and varied future for myself. By studying across multiple fields, I feel like I can do nearly anything.
Ø Layne Lewis BA Humanities ‘12
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O CU BY THE
N U M B E R S
8 6 %
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of students who apply to medical school are accepted
of nursing grads pass the RN Licensure Exam on their first attempt
employers visit OCU every year to recruit graduates
OCU has produced more Radio City Rockettes than any other college or university in the world
Ashley Bowen MurphyBSB Business Administration ‘02, JD Law ‘05
Kami Brokaw Hudd lestonBA Graphic Design ‘03
Murphy and Huddleston are
entrepreneurs who combined
their business, graphic
design, and law degrees
to successfully launch
The Brides of Oklahoma
magazine in 2007 and The
Brides of North Texas in 2008.
Their company is now a multi-media wedding resource that
includes websites, blogs, and a mobile app.
Buzz Wi l l iamsBS Kinesiology ‘94
Williams is the coach of the
Marquette Golden Eagles
men’s basketball team.
Ty ler K i rkBA Religion ‘10
Kirk is an associate pastor at Checotah United Methodist
Church in Oklahoma.
Jenni fer F le tcherBME Instrumental Performance ‘07
Fletcher was named Purcell Junior High Teacher of the Year
and Purcell Public Schools District Teacher of the Year for
2011 and 2012. She is a junior and senior high band director
and teaches fifth-grade music.
Peter MarkesBS Music Education ‘01
Markes earned the 2014 State Teacher of the Year Award. He
currently teaches at Edmond North High School.
Ke l l i O ’HaraBM Vocal Performance ‘98
O’Hara is a stage actress, singer, and songwriter and is a two-
time Tony Nominee for starring roles in “The Pajama Game”
opposite Harry Connick Jr. and “The Light in the Piazza”. She
recently starred in a new musical, “Far From Heaven”.
Chr is RogersBSB Economics ‘09
Rogers is a supply chain analyst at Target in Minnesota.
Dr . Chr ist ian H . P i lgr imBS Biology ‘96
Dr. Pilgrim attended Oklahoma City University on a baseball
scholarship and now owns his own dental practice in south
Oklahoma City.
Jeff Pou l inBS Entertainment Business ‘12
Poulin is currently the
audience development
officer at BordGais Energy
Theater in Dublin, Ireland.
Logan Wehl ingBS Finance ‘04
Wehling is the NAL operations controller for
Schlumberger Energy.
Heather SparksBS Early Childhood Education ‘91, MED Elementary Education ‘97
Sparks won 2008 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year. Three OCU
alumni have won the state honor since 2006.
John R iesenbergBSB Economics ‘11
A former Student
Government Association
president, Riesenberg works
as a policy andgovernment
affairs professional at Devon
Energy. He was named to
the ion Oklahoma’s 2013 30
under 30.
Br i t tany Sky Stan ley (G ibson)BA Religious Education ‘09
Stanley is the editor of
Children’s Resources at the
United Methodist Publishing
House in Nashville,
Tennessee.
Armand McCoyBA Mass Communications ‘10
Michae l S lackBA Religion and Ethics ‘08, MBA Applied Sociology in Non-Profit Leadership ‘12
Slack works at United Way of Central Oklahoma as the
combined federal campaign director.
Lacey Nov inskaBS Justice Studies ‘09
Novinska is a detention officer II at Oklahoma County
Juvenile Detention.
C indy RauhBSN Nursing ‘04
Rauh is vice president of Patient Care Services and chief
nursing officer at Duncan Regional Hospital (DRH).
Ty ler Co ferBS Entertainment Business ‘08
Cofer is the Oklahoma City Thunder game presentation and
entertainment coordinator.
photo courtesy of the White House Press Office
McCoy is the business
development director at
Trifecta Communications. He
served as a PIO for the city of
Moore in the aftermath of the
May 2013 tornado, working
daily with CNN, NBC, the BBC,
and other major news outlets.
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largest alumni chapter in
alumni in all
states and
countries
alumni worldwide
Devon Energy employees from left to right: John Riesenberg (Economics ‘11), Vicky Murphy (Accounting ‘12), Murod Mamatov (Accounting ‘11), John Richels (CEO at Devon Energy), Paul Poputa-Clean (MBA Information Technology ‘09), Michael Haxton (Business Administration ‘08).
S TAY C O N N E C T E DWITH O CU ALUMNI
The O CU A lumni As s o c iat i on i s the ult imate ne tworking to o l .From the corporate offices of Devon Energy in downtown
OKC to the bright lights of LA and NYC, there are OCU
alumni who have been in your shoes... And they are here to
help you every step of the way! Find more information at
okcu.edu/alumni.
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