Professional development and networking for Oklahoma’s higher education communicators

The Oklahoma College Public Relations Association provides professional development and networking opportunities for new and seasoned communications professionals from public and private institutions of all sizes. From two-year colleges to four-year regional universities to R1 research institutions — and everything in between — we honor the creative imaginations of our member institutions in their marketing, communications and public relations efforts.

Our organization has evolved and grown with the communications field. Our members include public relations professionals, writers, designers, photographers, videographers, web developers, social media managers, development officers, event coordinators, managers and administrators.

We help communicators connect with professionals in similar roles at other institutions, share best practices for bringing the latest communications trends to higher education and recognize excellence by teams whose contributions are sometimes overlooked.

OCPRA holds three main programs each year: a two-day summer conference, a professional awards competition for all Oklahoma higher education communicators and a half-day fall workshop.

OCPRA Annual Conference

Registration Open

WHEN: July 19-21, 2026
WHERE: Choctaw Casino & Resort, Durant, Okla.
WHAT: Three days designed for higher education marketing and communications professionals who are ready to think strategically, act boldly and make an impact.

Early Bird Registration: Use code OCPRAEARLYBIRD for $50 off through May 15, 2026.

Awards Competition Now Open

The stakes are high, and it’s time to show your best hand. Entries are now open for the 2026 OCPRA Awards Competition, recognizing the bold ideas, smart strategies and high-impact work shaping higher education marketing and communications across Oklahoma. Since 1992, this prestigious competition has celebrated excellence from institutions pushing boundaries, elevating their brands, and delivering results that matter.

DEADLINE TO ENTER: May 22, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Conference Scholarships

The OCPRA Board of Directors is offering two scholarships for first-time attendees to cover the registration fee and lodging for our 2025 conference. Those selected will be responsible for their transportation costs. The deadline to enter is May 15, 2026.

Volunteer Opportunities

The OCPRA Fall Workshop and Annual Conference are organized and executed entirely by dedicated volunteers. If you're interested in joining our volunteer team, we’d love to hear from you!

2025 OCPRA Award Recipients

Awards are presented annually at the OCPRA Fall Workshop.