Universities occupy a unique role in society; they hold a singular social responsibility, namely, to examine and serve as the repository for our understanding of the past and to look far into the future, to produce ideas and innovations that may not have an impact in the immediate years ahead, but decades from now. This includes shaping each generation of citizens and equipping them with the flexibility, habits of mind, and character to embrace a world in flux.

Kendall College strikes that balance of both backward and forward looking especially well. We do so when we embrace traditions, such as in our publication of several award-winning journals, including the James Joyce Quarterly, which recently celebrated its 60th year, Nimrod (founded in 1956), and Tulsa Studies in Women’s Literature, which Germaine Greer started in 1982. We also have begun new traditions, such as our partnerships with the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra (supported by the David B. Waters Trust) and with Montereau Retirement Community, both in their second year ... Read more.

Embrace the ampersand,

Kirsten Olds
Interim Dean

Organizational studies 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 “discovery major,” the big question is: What is organizational studies? ... Read more.

Students connect with alumni, other professionals

Eighteen Film Studies majors visited filmmaker Sterlin Harjo’s writing studio on Nov. 8 for a tour and discussion. Harjo and the students discussed his hit Hulu/FX show, Reservation Dogs, and received insights into his career and the writing and directing process. Harjo has directed three feature films, as well as the comedy/drama series Reservation Dogs, all set in Oklahoma and centered primarily around Native American people and content ... Read more.

61 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 and theoretical essays, notes, reviews, and letters regarding the life, writing, and reception of modernist author James Joyce ... Read more.

New faculty member brings INSPIRE lab to Psychology Department

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 & Sciences, Taka Suzuki brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from the field of clinical psychology ... Read more. 

This year, The University of Tulsa welcomed one of the biggest freshman classes in TU history. But those aren’t the only new faces. Meet Matthew Schepers, the new director of athletic bands. Schepers has big plans for TU’s Sound of the Golden Hurricane, hoping to increase its size by 30 to 40 students next year and even more the following year. For him, band is a crucial place to find community and come together through a shared love of music.

As we reflect on a year filled with achievements at The University of Tulsa, we extend our deepest gratitude to you. Your generosity gives TU students access to emergency support programs, food pantry items, scholarships, research opportunities, and so much more. This holiday season, join us in building a brighter tomorrow by giving to TU today. Make your tax-deductible gift before Dec. 31! TU’s online giving form now includes a stock gifting option, making it easy for you to avoid capital gains tax while deducting 100% of the value of the contribution. Additionally, any stock donation made before Dec. 31, 2023, will be matched up to $500, enhancing the impact of each gift.

Jan. 5

OK, Play! First Friday Art Crawl

Jan. 9

Aria Yoga with Tulsa Opera at 101 Archer