The University of Oklahoma family recently gathered in celebration, hosting in-person graduation ceremonies for not only the OU Class of 2021 but also those who completed their degrees in 2020. The first ceremony was held on May 14, and the festivities extended throughout the weekend. ... Continue reading "Caps off to the OU Class of 2021"
Groundbreaking research is happening across disciplines at the University of Oklahoma. This includes research about one of the smallest levels of matter: atoms. “We are in the business of learning how to precisely control the quantum state of single atoms in order to push the frontiers of quantum physics”... Continue reading "Pushing the Frontiers"
Why OU? What makes the university special to those who are a part of it? What resources and opportunities have students enjoyed? Why should you attend OU too? Watch the videos below featuring Paola Figueroa, Brian Phillips, Paris Richardson, and Lafonzo Spigner... Continue reading "What's Your Why?"
For more than a century, International Women's Day has celebrated women around the globe, recognizing their social, economic, cultural, and political achievements. Today and every day we recognize the incredible women from the University of Oklahoma community who are making... Continue reading "2021 International Women's Day"
For many students who have participated in the McLaurin & Lewis Leadership Conference, the experience played a key role in their decisions to attend the University of Oklahoma. Named for George McLaurin, the first African American student admitted to OU, and Sylvia A. Lewis, the... Continue reading "Developing Tomorrow's Leaders"
When Briana Jones attended the University of Oklahoma, she connected with impactful mentors who made a difference in her life. Now, as an admissions counselor for Diversity Enrichment Programs (DEP), Jones aims to be a support system for both current and future OU students... Continue reading "Meet Briana Jones"
Russell Perkins admits that he thinks kids are a lot cooler, funnier, and more entertaining to talk to than adults. This is part of why the psychology, pre-med major plans to pursue a career in pediatrics after his May 2021 graduation from the University of Oklahoma. Perkins is currently applying to one-year... Continue reading "Advocate for Yourself"
Students at the University of Oklahoma have many avenues through which they can connect with peers and establish community. One such path is Fraternity and Sorority Programs and Services, composed of 56 active chapters across five Greek councils. These councils include the... Continue reading "Building Connections and Community"
When looking for people who have impacted Oklahoma during the COVID-19 pandemic, look no further than students who work in the Fabrication Lab at the OU Tom Love Innovation Hub. In March, Brandt Smith, director of the Fabrication Lab, and other OU employees joined a call with OU... Continue reading "Taking an Innovative Approach"
Each spring, more than 6,000 University of Oklahoma students, faculty, staff, and alumni gather to volunteer through The Big Event. After the day of community service was canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event’s committee pivoted to organize a smaller, socially... Continue reading "The Little Event Makes a Big Impact"
Much like bees and ants find their way home after traveling long distances, scorpions possess a homing ability. Dr. Doug Gaffin is intrigued by one question: How do these animals find their way home? Gaffin first interacted with scorpions in about 1986, studying the animal while in... Continue reading "Why Students Are Researching Scorpions"
Students at the University of Oklahoma are empowered to pursue their passions, make a lasting difference, and create a legacy larger than themselves. Whether you engage in groundbreaking research, impactful internships, community service, global engagement, or any number of OU's other student life... Continue reading "Blazing a Trail"
At internships both locally and in the nation’s capital, Meredith Rasnic applied skills learned at the University of Oklahoma and also gained new ones that set her up for professional success. A May 2020 public relations graduate, Rasnic is from Norman, Oklahoma. The summer before her senior year... Continue reading "Set up for Success"
Alexander Anderson, Paola Figueroa, and Jairo Montelongo are all thriving at OU both in and out of the classroom, securing prestigious internships, making an impact through student organizations, and more. Keep reading to learn about these first-generation students' stories. Continue reading "Paving Paths to Success"
For the next year, OU senior Caitlin Melgar will represent Calle Dos Cinco, part of Oklahoma City’s historic Capitol Hill area, as the 2020-21 Miss Fiestas de las Americas. The Fiestas de las Americas Scholarship Pageant, which aired virtually on Oct. 3, featured contestants from... Continue reading "Miss Fiestas de las Americas"
After spending two and a half years as a business major, Juan Cabrera realized his passion for working with young people. That, combined with his own experience where he saw some gaps and needs of working with students of color, led him toward an education degree and a career in higher education. Continue reading "Meet Juan Cabrera"
Seniors Brooklyn Wayland and Justin Norris and junior Jasmine Burrell recently answered questions about their OU experiences, including how OU has inspired them to make an impact, their favorite things about the university, what drew them to OU, and more. Continue reading "Q&As with Current OU Students"
The beginning of a new semester is always an exciting time at the University of Oklahoma! Crimson Welcome Week provided many virtual and some in-person opportunities for students to start building their communities at OU, including free screenings of movies on the South Oval, virtual... Continue reading "Kicking off a New Semester"
Although many internships shifted into a virtual format, University of Oklahoma students still had the opportunity to gain new skills this past summer. Current OU students Kayla Gill, Jacob Moser, Laercio Filipe, and Haden Bollenbach shared about their recent internships and the experience... Continue reading "Major Internship Opportunities"
When you're deciding where to attend college, we know that you'll have many options. Three current OU students – Juliana Mejia, Joseph Pham, and Karley Nadolski – share three reasons why you should consider the University of Oklahoma, ranging from the community to extracurricular... Continue reading "Three Reasons to Consider OU"
