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

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).

Two Degrees of Success

08/02/2024

Cassidy Shaffer, whose high school experience was disrupted by COVID-19, adapted by taking advantage of online learning and college courses, ultimately earning 40 college credits before graduating. She was later accepted into Ottawa University's Pathway Program, which will allow her to complete both a bachelor's and a master's degree in business administration by December 2025.

Guest Speaker Announced for Ottawa University Arizona Commencement

05/10/2024

Renowned Scholar Shelly C. Lowe, Chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities, to Address Graduates at Ottawa University Arizona Commencement

Braves Athletics Partner with Opendorse for NIL Platform

04/08/2024

Ottawa University (KS) Braves Athletics is proud to announce a partnership with Opendorse, a nationally recognized leader in the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) landscape and a 2023 Time Magazine Top 100 Most Influential Companies, to create an all-in-one NIL platform for the department.

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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

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