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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

OUAZ Student Writes and Directs Latest Theatre Production
09/08/2023
OTTAWA UNIVERSITY ARIZONA STUDENT, JT HEAD, SHOWCASES TALENT AS WRITER AND DIRECTOR IN "THE WARDEN"
Longtime OU Director of Athletics Arabie Conner Steps Down
09/07/2023
After 18 years at the helm of Braves Athletic Department, Arabie Conner, who was the University’s first female athletic director (AD), is stepping down from the role, effective September 8, 2023.
OUAZ Athletes Honored with Prestigious Cliff Hamlow Award
05/05/2023
Two OUAZ athletes were nominated and awarded the GSAC Cliff Hamlow Champion of Character award. Football player Austin Bohn and softball player Alexandra McCutcheon were the recipients of this highly respected award.
Spirit Capture GSAC Golf Championship
04/26/2023
It was closer than they had hoped but the OUAZ women's golf team won the 2023 Golden State Athletic Conference Championship played at Briarwood Country Club the past three days
A Season To Remember
03/17/2023
The 2022-23 men’s basketball season showed that this young program could be a force to be dealt with in the future. Though the year ended 25-10 overall and 10-8 in the Golden State Athletic Conference, it’s what came after the regular season end that shook the NAIA and will have OUAZ fans talking about for a long time.
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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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