Dykstra wins GOP Senate nod Jun 4, 2008
He earned an undergraduate degree in business administration from Oral Roberts University and worked for subsidiaries of British oil companies in Oklahoma and other U.S. locations. Dykstra spent time in London, working for LASMO oil in 1990, and for LASMO in Rome in 1995. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
ORU Survives, Advances Jun 1, 2008
-- Brendan Duffy hit the eventual game-winning RBI single in the top of the 10th and T.J. Kelly recorded his 10th save of the year to help lead Oral Roberts University to a 8-7 win over Eastern Illinois in the elimination game of the NCAA Lincoln Regional, Saturday at Hawks Field. Brendan Duffys two-out run-scoring single to center field plated Ryan Groth in the top of the 10th inning. (FOX23.com, OK)
ORU provost resigns May 29, 2008
(AP) _ The provost of Oral Roberts University who said last fall he'd quit if Richard Roberts was reinstated as ORU president and described a ``culture of fear'' at ORU is resigning. Mark Lewandowski plans to leave the post on June 24th but will remain a faculty member. (FOX23.com, OK)
Maryland scoring champ signs with ORU May 29, 2008
has signed a National Letter-of-Intent to play basketball at Oral Roberts University beginning next fall, ORU head coach Scott Sutton announced Wednesday. Rogers, a 6-3, 200-pound guard, comes to ORU from Princeton Day Academy in Lanham, Md. (FOX23.com, OK)
ORU Heads To Lincoln Regional May 27, 2008
ORU May 26, 2008--TULSAThe Oral Roberts University baseball team is headed to the Lincoln Regional as a No. 3 seed, the NCAA Selection Committee announced on Monday. Hosted by the University of Nebraska, the Lincoln Regional will be held May 30-June 1 at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park near downtown Lincoln. (FOX23.com, OK)
Full Circle With 'Ring' May 25, 2008
He enrolled in the music program at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, where his parents had both taken teaching jobs. His first professional experience was a two-year stint with the North Carolina Opera in Charlotte that paid a whopping $7,500 for nine months' work - "not a lot of money, but as my father said, it was better than a kick in the head.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Dysktra anticipates GOP primary win May 23, 2008
A Canton native and Oral Roberts University graduate, Dykstra was critical of the federal government for being shortsighted on energy policy. He worked in the oil industry in Oklahoma and Europe for 19 years through 1999, and said the government shouldn't have complacently relied on low oil prices to be maintained forever. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Reviving the revival: 100 years after thousands praised the Lord under a tent, another gathering for God is coming to Muscatine for an 8-day stay May 23, 2008
Moses Ehambe, who plays for the Oral Roberts University Golden Eagles basketball team, will help conduct that service. Monday night s service will also feature another Oral Roberts student, Sarah Meyer, originally of Muscatine. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Tulsa judge refuses to dismiss Lindsay Roberts May 20, 2008
(AP) _ Lindsay Roberts, wife of former Oral Roberts University president Richard Roberts, has lost her bid to be dismissed from a wrongful termination lawsuit accusing her and her husband of misspending school funds and other moral and ethical lapses. Attorneys for Lindsay Roberts attempted Tuesday to convince Tulsa County District Court Judge Rebecca Nightingale that there were no allegations of any unlawful act made against her in the suit. (FOX23.com, OK)
Dogs, Jackets, AJC converge on Tulsa May 15, 2008
Don t let your stay in Tulsa pass without checking out the giant praying hands at Oral Roberts University. They re freaky. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Golden Eagles shutout Shockers May 14, 2008
-- Behind an excellent pitching performance by Kelly Minissale and a three RBI effort by Brian Van Kirk and Juan Martinez, Oral Roberts University rolled to a 12-0 defeat of No. 14 Wichita State on Tuesday night at Eck Stadium. ORU won their fifth game in a row to improve to 39-12 on the year while Wichita State dropped to 38-15. (FOX23.com, OK)
ORU takes two from Oakland, clinches regular ... May 11, 2008
TULSAMichael Jarman pitched a complete game in the opener, and Oral Roberts University used timely hitting in the night cap to gain a doubleheader sweep over Oakland, winning 7-4 and 9-4, Saturday at J.L. Johnson Stadium. The victories gave ORU (37-12, 19-4) its 10th consecutive Summit League regular-season title. (FOX23.com, OK)
Gibson, Senne Invited to USA Baseball National Team Trials May 9, 2008
The 2008 USA Baseball National Team will be led by Oral Roberts University head coach Rob Walton, who served as an assistant coach for the 2005 National Team. Walton is joined on the 2008 staff by pitching coach Jerry Meyers (head coach, Old Dominion University), assistant coach Nino Giarratano (head coach, University of San Francisco), and assistant coach Ritch Price (head coach, University of Kansas). (Mutigers.com)
Well-prepared Holm catches an opportunity May 7, 2008
" Holm already did his winging at a Giants predraft workout in San Francisco in 2001, when he was an infielder for Oral Roberts University in Oklahoma. Giants executives who attended the workout made it clear to Holm he would not make the major leagues as an infielder, so he strapped on the tools of ignorance, of which he truly was ignorant. He had not caught since Little League. The Giants drafted him in the 17th round, and thus began Holm's marathon road to the majors. Raw as he was behind the... (San Francisco Chronicle)
A tormented man left his mark on O-M athletics May 3, 2008
After a successful coaching career, Manning is now associate athletic director at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Okla. Dale Howard was a teacher at Creston High School in the 1950s and coached the Creston Junior College basketball team prior to Ron Fox Clinton. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Scandal Hurts Oral Roberts University Enrollment May 3, 2008
com - After Scandal, Students Are Leaving Oral Roberts University ... After Scandal, Students Are Leaving Oral Roberts University ... -- As Oral Roberts University prepares to hand out diplomas to its Class of 2008, Anna Siebring, a junior, will be mailing out applications to transfer to another school. (Newsmax)
ORU closes door on Kangaroo tennis season May 2, 2008
The Roo effort was stymied though 4-1, by the reigning conference champions, the Oral Roberts University (ORU) Golden Eagles. "We started out really strong, winning the doubles match, but we could not carry it over into singles play," said head tennis coach Kendell Hale. (University News, MO)
Thumbs Up Thumbs Down May 2, 2008
Then, finally, we'll take all of our saved-up brothel money and then finally go to the grad school of our dreams: Oral Roberts University. Tale as old as time. (The Loyola Greyhound, MD)
APNewsBreak: Ex-Oral Roberts Professors Ask School For $2.5M Apr 23, 2008
5M, APNewsBreak: Former Oral Roberts University Professors Ask School For $2 ... APNewsBreak: Former Oral Roberts University Professors Ask School For $2 ... Text Size: (AP) Two former Oral Roberts University professors have asked the school for $2. (CBS News -- US)
ORU signs JUCO point guard Apr 22, 2008
has signed a National Letter-of-Intent to play basketball at Oral Roberts University, ORU head coach Scott Sutton announced on Monday. Guyton, 5-11, 175-pounds, comes to ORU from the College of Southern Idaho, one of the top junior college programs in the nation. (FOX23.com, OK)
Roo tennis headed for Summit Championships Apr 15, 2008
The squad will take on either Western Illinois University or Oral Roberts University in their initial match of the championships. Playing at the Western Varsity Courts Friday afternoon in Galesberg, Ill. (University News, MO)
Tennis coach has teaching in his blood Apr 15, 2008
The ordained minister knows what it takes to win at this level, for he knows the conference very well after facing off with the likes of Oral Roberts University (ORU) while at Rockhurst. Yes, he is a minister as well, and is also the USPTA tester in Kansas City for anyone who wants to become certified to teach. (University News, MO)
Diamond Hogs lose bout with Oral Roberts Apr 10, 2008
net04/09/2008Updated 04/09/2008 12:04:42 PM CDT FAYETTEVILLE - Unfortunately for the Razorbacks, it seems they picked up Tuesday night's nonconference losing 9-4 against Oral Roberts University where they left off Sunday afternoon losing 12-10 to SEC West rival Auburn. Both losses were at Baum Stadium giving coach Dave Van Horn's Hogs, 17-14, 3-7 in the SEC, no happy home sendoff for this weekend's 3-game SEC series at Florida. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Kangaroos snag third place at Branson Creek Invitational Apr 8, 2008
Oral Roberts University, the only other Summit League participant in the invitational, finished Tuesday with a two-round total of 598, good for a seventh-place finish in the event. Taylor wasn't that far ahead of his teammates in the field as all seemed to play strong rounds. (University News, MO)
Muscatine man producing feature film at 4 area sites Mar 26, 2008
Sarah Meyer, Muscatine, and an Oral Roberts University student: Emily. Debi Curtis, Muscatine: Sean s mom. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
The road ahead Mar 20, 2008
"So then, with the atmospheric conditions out of the way, Pitt's next big challenge should come around 3 PM (EST) on Thursday, when the Panthers tip-off against Oral Roberts University in a first-round game. The No. 13 seed Golden Eagles, champions of the Summit League who finished the season with a 23-7 overall record (17-4 in the conference), are coached by , son of former Oklahoma State head coach Eddie Sutton. "We know about Coach Sutton and their long tradition and his family history of... (Pittsburgh Sports -- Rivals.com)
Moore to come Mar 16, 2008
"Wow, that's kind of shocking. There were some great, great players out there this year - guys like Justin and (Raytown's) Dominique (Morrison, who is going to play basketball at Oral Roberts University). "Now that the season is over, and you can take in individual accomplishments like this, it's very special. It's a blessing, and God has blessed me many times this season. (The Examiner)
ORU Advances In Summit League Tournament Mar 9, 2008
recorded a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds as No. 1 seed Oral Roberts University downed Centenary, 84-56, in the Summit League Tournament quarterfinals on Saturday at John Q. Hammons Arena. The win puts the Golden Eagles (22-8) into the semifinals for the fourth consecutive year. (FOX23.com, OK)
Robert K. Skolrood, 79; argued religion cases Mar 5, 2008
to teach at Oral Roberts University Law School. After a year of teaching, he became Roberts' personal lawyer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Patriot party Mar 4, 2008
Truman's offense all but disappeared in the second quarter, and Raytown's Dominique Morrison, who has signed with Oral Roberts University, took over in the second quarter. Morrison scored 10 of his game-high 22 points, and the Blue Jays took a 29-26 lead into halftime. (The Examiner)
VIDEO: Beefing up Mar 1, 2008
And their "A" game better include a way to slow down Morrison, the Oral Roberts University signee who is averaging more than 25 points a game for the Blue Jays and hit for a school-record 44 earlier this season. "We've played a guy who reminds me a lot of Morrison three times - (William Chrisman guard) Justin Clark," Guinnee said. (The Examiner)
ORU Baseball Team Wins Home Opener Mar 1, 2008
TULSA -- Right-handed pitcher Jerry Sullivan (2-0) struck out a career-high 12 batters and Brian Van Kirk went 4-for-4 with an RBI as Oral Roberts University defeated Le Moyne, 10-3, Friday afternoon at J.L. Johnson Stadium. With the win, the Golden Eagles improved to 5-0 for the first time since 1994 while the Dolphins fell to 2-3. (FOX23.com, OK)
Kangaroos turnover any chance of victory against Oral Roberts Feb 26, 2008
The UMKC women's basketball team looked to shrug off a six-game losing streak on Saturday, Feb. 23, but a season-high 30 turnovers cost the Kangaroos a conference win on the road against Oral Roberts University (ORU) 65-56. At the Mabee Center in Tulsa, Okla. (University News, MO)
Bison lead too much for Roos to overcome Feb 26, 2008
in a battle with Oral Roberts University. General sentiment indicated there were still some deep-seated feelings connected to the two squads' last matchup and the Roos were interested in some payback. (University News, MO)
Kangaroos better the second time around, still fall at Oral Roberts 72-64 Feb 26, 2008
While UMKC did not muster up a win against Oral Roberts University (ORU), the game turned out to be one for the record books. Thursday night UMKC (9-19, 4-11 Summit) battled the Summit League's top seed ORU (19-7. (University News, MO)
Hamilton's hot hand caps 75-65 OT victory for Roos Feb 26, 2008
He scored 22 on Thursday night against Oral Roberts University (ORU). UMKC Head Basketball Coach Matt Brown seemed pleased with the effort and talked about it in his post game interview with WHB 810 broadcaster Danny Clinkscale. (University News, MO)
Minister complies with Sen. probe, second resists Feb 26, 2008
Televangelist Kenneth Copeland, center, and wife Gloria Copeland lay hands on evangelist Oral at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa in June 2003. Kenneth Copeland is reportedly resisting requests to hand in financial records to the Senate Finance Committee. (USA Today -- News)
OSU-KU: Showdown In Stillwater Feb 23, 2008
The former Oklahoma State player is 1-1 as the Kansas head coach inside GIA, and compiled an 0-2 record while leading Oral Roberts University. Self, and his fourth-ranked Jayhawks, return to Gallagher-Iba Arena for the first time in more than two years Saturday. (GoPokes.com)
ORU Clinches Share of Summit League Title Feb 22, 2008
- Robert Jarvis (Humble, Texas) scored a game-high 22 points to lead Oral Roberts University to a 72-64 Summit League win over UMKC, Thursday at Mabee Center. The win, coupled with IUPUI's loss at Oakland, clinches at least a share of ORU's fourth-straight regular-season league title. (FOX23.com, OK)
ORU Beats Southern Utah, 71-62 Feb 20, 2008
scored a team-high 18 points and Oral Roberts University withstood an outstanding individual performance by Southern Utah's Geoff Payne for a 71-62 Summit League victory, Tuesday at Mabee Center. Lewis was 6-of-10 from the field and 6-of-10 from the free throw line, also grabbing six rebounds in 27 minutes to help ORU maintain its hold on first place. (FOX23.com, OK)
Phillies Prospect #45: Chance Chapman Feb 17, 2008
Chance Chapman put up good numbers at Oral Roberts University, including finishing his college career as the school's all-time ERA leader ... B: R T: R / Height: 6' 4" / Weight: 210 lbs Birth Date: february 27, 1984 2007 Team/League: Williamsport (14 g) Games/Games Started in 2007: 14 g / 14 gs School: Oral Roberts University Pitching Style: tends to go right after hitters and throws strikes. A real key for Chapman is to keep the ball down in the zone, which he has done well in both college and... (Philadelphia, TheInsiders.com)
'Necks left defenseless Feb 16, 2008
Tyler Tingley/journal photo-Western Illinois men's basketball all-time leading scorer David Jackson looks to drive past the Oral Roberts University defender, during The Summit League game Thursday night at Western Hall. Despite Jackson's. (Macomb Journal, IL)
Attorney calls on ORU to turn over financial audit Feb 12, 2008
(AP) _ An attorney challenges Oral Roberts University officials to make an audit of the school's finances public. The school's board of regents last fall ordered an outside firm to conduct the audit, but its contents were never made public. (FOX23.com, OK)
Benefactor aids Oral Roberts Feb 6, 2008
Rescuer of Oral Roberts University built his fortune on picture frames and Christian books By JUSTIN JUOZAPAVICIUS ... This time though, it's 70 million of his family's fortune to rescue Oral Roberts University, the evangelical Christian school engulfed in a spending scandal and burdened with tens of millions of dollars in debt ... Because of the gift to Oral Roberts University, the Green family ranked 27th out of 50 on the Chronicle of Philanthropy's list of Americans who gave the most in 2007.... (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Kangaroos heartbroken over loss to Oral Roberts University Feb 5, 2008
Home court advantage couldn't shake the second-half blues for the UMKC women's basketball team, which ultimately faded down the stretch in a 67-63 loss against the Golden Eagles of Oral Roberts University (ORU) Monday night inside Swinney Recreation Center. UMKC, still smarting from sub-par performances down the stretch in back-to-back road losses to South Dakota State University and North Dakota State University, squandered a seven-point advantage early in the second frame and faded late. (University News, MO)
Red Sox Pitching Coach To Speak At ORU Dinner Feb 2, 2008
Former Oklahoma State All-American John Farrell is the featured speaker tonight at the John A. Ferguson Diamond Dinner benefiting Oral Roberts University baseball. Farrell is the 2007 MLB pitching coach of the year following his first season with the world champion Boston Red Sox. (FOX23.com, OK)
Green donates $62 million to Oral Roberts Jan 31, 2008
(AP) _ The founder of the Christian office and education supply store chain Mardel has donated $62 million to Oral Roberts University. Mart Green delivered the three checks Wednesday to ORU trustee Scott Howard during the university's regular chapel service. (FOX23.com, OK)
Oral Roberts manhandles UMKC 75-47 Jan 29, 2008
Media Credit: Heather SpriglerUMKC forward Kenny Simms and his teammates fought hard against Oral Roberts University but fell in defeat 75-47. Oral Roberts University (ORU) hit the court Thursday night at Kemper Arena on a mission. (University News, MO)
UMKC knocks off Centenary 57-46 Jan 29, 2008
"I just seemed to be in the right places at the right times. I'm still trying to work on my timing going to the basket ." The Roos face off next with the Oral Roberts University Golden Eagles on Monday night at 7 p.m. inside Swinney Recreation Center. dstroud@unews. (University News, MO)
Kangaroos right the ship with win over Centenary 76-73 Jan 29, 2008
Coming out of the gates after a miserable defeat at the hands of Oral Roberts University on Thursday night, the UMKC Kangaroos seemed poised for some payback and the Centenary Gents were caught in the Roo's headlights. The squad rolled out to a 40-21 lead off stellar shooting by UMKC junior guard Dane Brumagin who knocked down a team-high 29 points, and hard penetrations through the lane to the basket by senior guard Tim Blackwell and freshman guard Reggie Hamilton. (University News, MO)
Who Gives the Most Jan 25, 2008
" The donation is 10 times larger than any gift the university had previously received. Mr. DeRosa says he asked to hear the news twice from Mr. Powell. "It's exceedingly unusual to have a gift like this not come from an alumnus," says Mr. DeRosa. Oral Roberts University, in Tulsa, Okla., also received a megagift from donors who were not alumni but who have strong ideas about how the university should be managed. The Green family (No. 27) donated $70-million to the beleaguered university to... (The Chronicle of Philanthropy)
More of this story Jan 25, 2008
Deaton began his employment with the BCC on June 18, 2007 after serving three years at the Oral Roberts University Mabee Center in Tulsa with similar responsibilities and more than seven years of experience in operations, marketing, booking, project and personnel management in the entertainment and sports industries. . (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Bison end Kangaroo win streak 90-82 Jan 22, 2008
Brown and the Kangaroos now return home for a showdown on Jan. 24 against Oral Roberts University inside Kemper Arena. The Golden Eagles hold a commanding two-game lead in the Summit with a 7-0 league record. (University News, MO)
Tulsa Names Kyle Cussen as Women's Soccer Coach Jan 22, 2008
Kyle Cussen has spent the past 10 years as the head women's coach at Oral Roberts University ... Cussen has spent the past 10 years as the head women's coach at Oral Roberts University. (Tulsahurricane.com)
Despite 'true remorse,' Tolland man gets 3 years for fraud Jan 22, 2008
Grous attended a religious college, Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Okla. After his 1985 graduation, he continued to be what he described as "a very active member of a born-again Christian church." At church in 1988, he met the woman he would marry. (Journal Inquirer, CT)
Huckabee to pick up black endorsement Jan 20, 2008
A graduate of Oral Roberts University, he lives in Memphis, Tenn. ajc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
More changes at ORU Jan 16, 2008
It could be a new chapter in the 45-year history of Oral Roberts University ... January 14 - It could be a new chapter in the 45-year history of Oral Roberts University. (FOX23.com, OK)
$62 million for ORU Jan 15, 2008
Mart Green addresses a gathering in the Oral Roberts University chapel on Monday during which the university announced it will accept a $62 million donation from Greens family ... Oral Roberts Universitys board of regents voted unanimously Monday to accept an additional $62 million from the Green family, which founded the Hobby Lobby and Mardel Christian and educational supply stores. (Tulsa World)
Oral Roberts University takes $62M gift Jan 15, 2008
TULSA (AP) Leaders of Oral Roberts University voted unanimously Monday to accept a $62 million donation from an Oklahoma City businessman that will help alleviate debt at the scandal-plagued Tulsa school. Mart Green, the founder of the Christian office and education supply store chain Mardel, will take over as chairman of a new board of trustees that will replace the current panel of 21 voting regents as a result of his donation. (USA Today -- News)
Judge issues gag order in ORU case Jan 13, 2008
TULSA (AP) A district judge issued a gag order Friday, barring all parties in a civil lawsuit involving Oral Roberts University and its former president, Richard Roberts, from discussing the high-profile case outside the courtroom. District Judge Rebecca Nightingale said two constitutional rights were in competition in the wrongful termination case: the right to a fair trial and the right to freedom of speech, and expressed concern that the national attention the case has garnered could hamper... (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Two more regents step down from ORU board Jan 11, 2008
(AP) _ Two more regents have stepped down from embattled Oral Roberts University, as the debt-ridden school looks to regroup following a spending scandal involving its former president. Televangelists Benny Hinn and I.V. Hilliard have announced their resignation. (FOX23.com, OK)
Still no decision by ORU on $62M offer Jan 9, 2008
TULSA (AP) More than a month after an Oklahoma City businessman offered debt-ridden Oral Roberts University a 62 million lifeline, the evangelical school s leaders still haven t decided whether to take the money. Parties in both camps have been tightlipped about any developments, a sign to critics that ORU might walk away from the financial help. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Indians challenge Jays Jan 6, 2008
" Morrison is a silky smooth 6-6 forward who has already committed to Oral Roberts University. He was the beneficiary of six of Austin Rowan's seven steals as he converted them into 12 easy points. Scaife, who is nicknamed "Baby Shaq," outweighs any two Indian players combined and Smith has muscles on his eyebrows. "They have some big guys," Zack Smith said, forcing a grin. "We all worked hard tonight. It was close for a while - then they kind of took over in the fourth quarter. (The Examiner)
Best-selling pastor gives local fans a better view Jan 6, 2008
He dropped out of Oral Roberts University in Oklahoma, where he studied radio and television communications. He returned to Houston to start the TV ministry in his father's church. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Christian TV Pioneer, 'Blackie' Gonzalez, Passes Away Jan 5, 2008
Gonzalez was also founder/president and CEO of Pan American Broadcasting Company, which owns KDAZ Radio (AM 730) in Albuquerque; a partner in Belmax Broadcasting, which owns KYNM TV-30; and a partner in Health Tech, Inc. For his dedication to proclaiming the gospel through his many endeavors, Gonzalez received an honorary Doctorate of Divinity from Oral Roberts University in 2006. Aside from his broadcasting pursuits, Gonzalez served on a number of boards and associations, including the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
