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Public and Media Relations

Public and Media Relations

Public & Media Relations

The Office of Public Relations serves the entire Ottawa University community and its campuses, and is the primary interface with press and media outlets on all communications issues. The office coordinates news updates, press releases, media alerts, personnel announcements, and honors pronouncements, as well as composes publications such as the Ottawa Spirit magazine and the University's Annual Report. The public relations manager produces articles, research, and projects to recognize the work of faculty, staff, students, and alumni, and to promote the overall vision, mission and values of Ottawa University.

Please utilize the tabs below to access news, press releases and publications distributed by Ottawa University. For specific inquiries, including securing one of OU’s varied subject matter experts, please contact the University's Public Relations Manager.

University News

Ottawa University and Great Jobs KC Announce New Partnership
11/19/2025
Ottawa University and Great Jobs KC’s KC Scholars Program, a leading college access and scholarship program, announce their partnership as Ottawa University joins the KC Scholars College Network. 
Maret named Professional and Online President
07/18/2025
Ottawa University announces the appointment of Dr. Kevin Maret as the new President of OU Online. He began his duties on July 1, 2025, at the University’s Overland Park, Kansas campus
Doug Ewald Named New Vice Chancellor and CFO
05/08/2025
Ottawa University announces the addition of Doug Ewald as the incoming Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer. He began his duties on April 28, 2025.
Dr. Bambi Burgard Appointed as the Campus President of the Ottawa, Kansas Campus
10/08/2024
Ottawa University has named Dr. Bambi Burgard as the Campus President for the Ottawa, Kansas campus.
OUAZ Receives Grant From Enterprise Mobility Foundation
08/14/2024
Ottawa University Arizona has announced that they have received a grant from the Enterprise Mobility Foundation for their Surprise residential campus in Arizona. This grant will provide $25,000 in support to continue Personal Growth Day Programming (PGD).
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Monthly newsletter for the entire Ottawa University community. 

View the Newsletter and archived versions here.

The Ottawa Spirit is a publication produced twice annually, in the spring and fall, by the University's Public Relations and Advancement departments. Articles demonstrate how Ottawa University has prepared our students and graduates to lead lives of significance by featuring alumni, students, faculty and friends of the University, who are making an impact on their communities, corporations, and colleagues. This publication showcases the significant accomplishments and achievements of those who live and embrace the Ottawa Spirit.

Read the Fall 2020 edition of the Ottawa Spirit.

Past Editions:

Annual Reports

Select the year below to access archived issues of the Annual Report. The online archive goes back to 2008. To access earlier issues please contact Lee Stadler.

Annual Reports Donor Rolls of Honor
2020 Annual Report  
2019 Annual Report  
2018 Annual Report  
2017 Annual Report  
2016 Annual Report  
2015 Annual Report  
2014 Annual Report  
2013 Annual Report 2012-2013 Donor Roll of Honor
2012 Annual Report 2011-2012 Donor Roll of Honor
2011 Annual Report  
2010 Annual Report  
2009 Annual Report  
2008 Annual Report  

Media Relations

Contact information is provided below for members of the media who have a request or need assistance in their coverage of Ottawa University.

Public & Media Relations

Public Relations Manager
Ottawa University
1001 S. Cedar Street
Ottawa, KS 66067
Email: pr@ottawa.edu

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