As winter fades and spring arrives across the state, Northeastern State University’s Broken Arrow campus is gearing up for a season full of learning opportunities, community events and programs for students and families.
One event already underway is the Spring 2026 Biology and Chemistry Seminar Series hosted by the Gregg Wadley College of Science & Health Professions. The series brings together students, scientific professionals and community members to explore current research and discoveries in the sciences.
The seminars are free and open to the public and take place at noon in Room BABT 226. On March 26, Dr. Hardeep S. Saluja of Southwestern Oklahoma State University will present “Inside the Life of a Drug: From Molecule to Medicine,” offering an inside look at how medicines move from the lab to patients.
Spring Break, March 16–20, is just around the corner, and university campuses will be closed. It’s a chance for students and staff to rest, recharge and prepare for the rest of the semester.
Soon after, RiverHawk Transfer Day will be held April 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. Prospective transfer students can explore academic programs, meet with advisors, learn about financial aid and scholarships, and even receive an on-site transcript evaluation. Guided campus tours will give visitors a chance to explore classrooms, facilities and student services.
Those interested can register or learn more at nsuok.edu/batransferday.
While spring is in full swing, families can also begin planning for summer. Registration is now open for NSU Summer Youth Academy camps, with programs starting as early as June 1. These camps offer hands-on learning experiences designed to spark curiosity, creativity and confidence.
On the Broken Arrow campus, the College of Education Summer Youth Academy runs June 1-26 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering STEM and science-focused activities for children ages 4-12 for a $150 fee.
Also beginning June 1 are two free camps for high school students in grades 9–12: Get Green for Blue, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the Community Emergency Response Team Youth Day Camp, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Later in June, the See My Ability Camp, a free arts program for ages 12–25, runs June 9–12. Kinesiology Camp for high school students takes place June 23–24, and Camp Biomed, a free camp for grades 8–10, runs June 24–28.
Families can learn more or register at nsuok.edu/summercamps.
NSU Broken Arrow will also host the ACE (Alternative Certification for Educators) Summer Institute on June 17, a one-day professional development event for current and future teachers. Guest speakers include educator and digital creator Jere Chang and National Teachers Hall of Fame inductee Dr. Valerie Camille Jones Ford.
More information about the ACE Summer Institute is available at academics.nsuok.edu/continuingeducation/ace_smmr_inst.aspx.
Opportunities like these reflect NSU Broken Arrow’s commitment to connecting education with community. As spring unfolds and summer approaches, we look forward to welcoming students, families and community members to campus.
Go RiverHawks!
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