Randy Talley

Director of Media and Community Relations
Troutt Hall, Room 103
phone: 405-574-1337

Biography

Randy Talley enjoys representing the University of Science and Arts, in Chickasha, now recognized as one of the oldest public liberal arts colleges in America.  For more than 25 years, Randy has worked in news and public affairs, first at the Tulsa World, later in an advertising agency, and finally here at USAO.

Randy earned his bachelor's degree at Oklahoma State University and has served twice as president of the Oklahoma College Public Relations Association.  In 2006, he was named Communicator of the Year at a joint conference of the State Communicators Council and OCPRA. He served as chair of the Communicators Council, representing all public universities in Oklahoma, in 2007.

Outside USAO, Randy serves on the Salvation Army Advisory Board and volunteers for the Oklahoma Historical Society, the Chickasha Chamber of Commerce, and the Festival of Light. He enjoys aerial photography and scouting with his sons.  Randy and his wife Kathie have four children.


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Bloglines

  • The Best People

    I am spending the day at an enrollment management conference, where I've been asked, "why do you stay where you are?" The answer for me is simple: I work with the best people on earth.

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  • Jenn Long on the mark

    In his regular blog, local owner of Standley Systems Tim Elliott writes about the power of hiring in-state. He quotes an OU economist who quotes our own Dr. Jenn Long. Given our upcoming sales tax election -- designed to enhance local economic development, including scholarships at this institution -- I think it's pretty neat.  Thanks Tim!  Here's his blog (with a link):

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