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April 17, 2026

Meeting Workforce Demands with Engineering Days

With projections showing that the OU Gallogly College of Engineering must graduate more than 900 engineers each year over the next five years to meet state and national demand, OU is meeting workforce demands with Engineering Days, a summer day camp series that introduces high school juniors and seniors to engineering.


April 16, 2026

Preparing For Additional College Costs

Discover hidden costs that could effect your finances as a student and ways you can best prepare and manage costs!


March 31, 2026

Welcoming Future Sooners with Admitted Student Day

Which university is right for me? Where do I belong? Each spring, these two questions weigh heavily on high school seniors and transfer students as they decide what comes next in their academic journeys. Admitted Student Day (ASD), an OU event that shows admitted students and their supporters what life looks like as a Sooner, helps answer those questions through campus tours, open houses, and opportunities to connect with current students, faculty, on-campus resources, and more.


March 30, 2026

Understanding OU's Cost of Attendance

As the executive director of OU's Financial Aid, Courtney Henderson offers her expertise to future students and their supporters as they navigate the cost of a degree from the University of Oklahoma. Below, Courtney breaks down common questions around the cost of attendance, like what it is, what is included, and everything between.


March 18, 2026

A Summer Internship with OU Student Emma Ludwig

Emma's internship at Opportune inspired her to continue her higher education with OU. After she graduates with a bachelor's degree, she plans to return for a master's in Management and Information Systems.


February 06, 2026

De'William Togba's Research Internship That Helps Fight Disease

De'William's love for the unordinary led him to pursuing a degree in chemistry (professional). What began as wondering how common medicines like Tylenol and Advil help with minor pain led him to an undergraduate research internship that focused on fighting diseases.


2025

December 15, 2025

OU Secures Eleventh Davis Cup

The University of Oklahoma has once again been awarded the Davis Cup in recognition of its enrollment of Davis United World College Scholar freshmen. This marks the 11th time in 13 years OU has received the award. A total of 75 Davis UWC Scholars began their studies at OU this fall.


December 09, 2025

Day of Miracles at OU

From the OU Dance Marathon (OUDM), Day of Miracles is the biggest fundraising push of the year. On November 12, students raised over $65,000 in just 24 hours, with proceeds benefitting the Oklahoma Children's Health Foundation and Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.


November 21, 2025

Where Legacy Lasts a Lifetime

This fall, OU's Ring Ceremony honored Michael and Madison Nash, whose OU legacies continue to shape their lives as alumni.


November 20, 2025

OU Students Take Center Stage with University Sing

This November, students from across campus came together for University Sing, one of OU's favorite theatrical traditions with Broadway-style acts directed and performed by OU students. Whether a student is a trained performer or a first-time dancer, University Sing is where everyone has the opportunity to explore the excitement that comes with a stage and spotlight.


November 18, 2025

Where Passion Meets Purpose: Viktoriia's OU Story

As a passionate storyteller and first-year creative media production major, international freshman Viktoriia Hladiuk has spent her first year at the University of Oklahoma creating a foundation for a future propelled by purpose. With every film she creates, Viktoriia moves closer to achieving her dream of inspiring positive change through storytelling, especially for communities affected by political conflict.


October 22, 2025

OU Named Dream School

The University of Oklahoma is the only university from the state of Oklahoma named one of 75 colleges and universities featured in Dream School: Finding the College That’s Right for You, a new book by New York Times bestselling author and college admissions expert Jeffrey Selingo.


October 22, 2025

OU's 110th Homecoming Week with Rena Uddin

The week will be full of campus tradition, daily programming, competitions, and more. Led by Campus Activities Council, OU’s student programming branch, Homecoming is a chance for thousands of current students, future Sooners, alumni, and fans to come together in their pride for OU.


October 22, 2025

OU Dedicates Jones Family Welcome Center, Revitalizing Historic Jacobson Hall

The University of Oklahoma has officially dedicated the Jones Family Welcome Center, giving one of its oldest buildings new life as a hub for welcoming future generations of students and the front door to the university. Fueled by a transformative $15 million gift from OU alumni and longtime supporters Jonny and Brenda Jones, the renovated and expanded Jacobson Hall combines the university’s rich history with modern enhancements.



August 26, 2025

Welcoming First-Year Students With Camp Crimson

Peek into how students spend their first week on campus as they learn about traditions, campus, and more with Camp Crimson, OU's orientation experience.


August 25, 2025

From Norman to Nike World Headquarters

OU senior Justin Haddad spent his summer interning at Nike's World Headquarters, where he combined his love for sports and computer science to create AI-powered applications.


August 15, 2025

Move-In Day for the Class of 2029

This August, we welcomed the newest members of the OU Family. Thousands of students arrived to campus to officially set off on their OU journey.


August 01, 2025

Introducing the Jones Family Welcome Center

The Jones Family Welcome Center at Jacobson Hall is now open for campus tours! Step inside to explore the art, uncover the history, and experience the space.


May 12, 2025

Meet the Class of 2025

This May, the University of Oklahoma honors our graduates during the 133rd commencement ceremony. Discover the Class of 2025 and the legacies they created as they pursued their Bachelor's degrees. Below, learn what comes next for the newest members of the OU Alumni Family.


First-Generation & OU College of Allied Health
May 09, 2025

Kaylee Wimberley

When first-generation college student Kaylee Wimberley began her college search journey, she worried that her application would become just another name added to a mile-high stack in an admissions office. But, as she explored her options with the University of Oklahoma, she realized that becoming part of the OU Family was a much different experience that would lead her to studying abroad, creating a community of lifelong friends, and pursuing a Doctorate of Audiology.


OU School of Aviation & Out-of-State Student
May 08, 2025

Curtis Harris

Curtis Harris, one of the newest graduates in OU's Air Traffic Management program, chose the University of Oklahoma because OU's School of Aviation was named No. 1 as the top aviation school in the nation. But as Curtis continued through his degree, he discovered it wasn't the only reason why he chose the OU Family. Now, he begins his next chapter with the Federal Aviation Administration as an Air Traffic Controller.


First-Generation & Honors
May 08, 2025

Manuvel Sibichan

As a part of OU's Class of 2025, Honors and first-generation college student Manuvel Sibichan will be graduating with degrees in finance, accounting, behavioral economics, and psychology. With multiple majors, Manuvel took full advantage of the academic opportunities at the University of Oklahoma to honor the sacrifices his family made. After graduation, Manuvel plans to prepare for his next steps in education, take care of his parents, and begin his career at AT&T in Dallas, Texas.


March 07, 2025

Why Four Students Chose OU

Discover why OU students from across the country chose to attend the University of Oklahoma.


2024

November 26, 2024

Balancing Academics and Service with Aaron Gilson-Bond

When Aaron discovered the Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program, a program that places college students in Navy laboratories to conduct research for ten weeks over the summer, he knew he found the perfect opportunity to use his academic and Navy background.


November 19, 2024

How Chabelli Mendoza Found Her Home at OU

Discover how double-major criminology and human relations student Chabelli found her place of belonging at the University of Oklahoma!


November 19, 2024

Transformative Tutoring Initiative with Hans Edlund

OU is shaping students' futures through the Transformative Tutoring Initiative, which examines the impact of tutoring. Senior Hans Edlund is making a difference as a tutor!


November 19, 2024

A sneak peek of the Jones Family Welcome Center at Jacobson Hall

Beginning the summer of 2023, the Jones Family Welcome Center at Jacobson Hall has been undergoing renovations. This $15 million update, gifted by longtime supporters Jonny and Brenda Jones, will reveal a reimagined Welcome Center that will continue to be the front door to the University of Oklahoma.


November 18, 2024

OU to Offer First Four-Year Degree Combined with Enhanced FAA Initiative

The University of Oklahoma and the Federal Aviation Administration are launching an Enhanced Air Traffic—Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) program that allows qualified OU graduates to proceed directly to an air traffic control facility for on-the-job training, bypassing the FAA Academy.


November 08, 2024

Celebrating National First Generation Day at OU

This week, the University of Oklahoma celebrated our first-generation college community with a special on-campus event for students, faculty, and staff. Student success has always been a hallmark of our university, so we take seriously our commitment to support, encourage, and champion students on their academic journeys.


September 23, 2024

Empowering the Next Generation of Students

Discover how the student organization, Latinos Without Borders (LWB), uses outreach to connect with high schoolers and inspire them to pursue higher education.


August 22, 2024

OU Welcomes Class of 2028

The University of Oklahoma officially welcomed its largest freshman class in the school’s 134-year history, representing the largest class in the state’s history and the most Oklahoma residents of any other incoming class at the university.


August 21, 2024

OU Students on Capitol Hill

OU students Ellie Wolthuis and Avery Dunlap dived headfirst into the political arena. Avery interned with the Oklahoma State Chamber and Ellie traveled the state with the Office of the Governor.


August 16, 2024

A Summer Spent learning Farm-to-Market

OU Accounting student Hayden Chilcote spent his summer learning more about the agricultural industry at Ralph's Ranch, an Oklahoma City farm dedicated to local small-scale farmers.


April 17, 2024

The OU Transfer Experience with Brian Bortz

In this Q&A, learn why Tennessee-native Brian Bortz transferred from his college in Birmingham, Alabama to become part of the OU Family.


April 17, 2024

Inside OU's Residence Life: Meet the Resident Advisors

On every floor of OU's freshman communities, students have access to a resident advisor (RA). In this Q&A with two current RAs, learn how they serve as a unique resource and a pillar of support for their residents!


April 17, 2024

Making a Global Impact through Internships with Morgan Chen

Discover how OU senior Morgan Chen’s internships at the International Rescue Committee and OKC's The Spero Project have positively impacted communities across the world.


April 17, 2024

The OU First-Generation Experience with Kaylee Wimberley

To be a first-generation college student means your parents or legal guardians did not complete a four-year college degree. Learn how OU first-gen student Kaylee found her OU Family!


February 22, 2024

OU, OCCC Announce Partnership to Address Oklahoma Teacher Shortage

To address the need for qualified teachers in Oklahoma classrooms, OU's Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education and Oklahoma City Community College have partnered to create OU Teacher Bound x OCCC for students interested in becoming teachers in Oklahoma.


2023

October 14, 2024

Freshman Packing 101

With August just around the corner you might be thinking: What do I need when I come to OU? Don't worry, we gathered packing tips from students across campus to help you prepare!


January 01, 2024

Q&A with Electrical Engineering Senior Saul Ortiz

Learn how OU resources like the OU Career Center, research spaces, and professors helped OU Senior Saul Ortiz prepare for his internship at Tesla, where he helped launch the 2023 Cybertruck Tesla.


November 15, 2023

Q&A with Kelsey Morgan

Learn more how OU's American Indian community and support helped engineering sophomore Kelsey in making the final decision to attend the University of Oklahoma.



November 15, 2023

Q&A with an Astronaut Scholar

From first-year research to cofounding the OU Artificial Intelligence Club, explore Lucia Torres's unique OU story.


November 15, 2023

Meet RUF/NEK Dakota Page

On game days, you may have seen him – cheering from the end zone, firing a shotgun after touchdowns, sporting long brunette locks and a Cherokee Nation patch on his “reds.” Dakota Page, a University of Oklahoma RUF/NEK and an architecture junior, always saw himself being a part of the Sooner family one day.


October 02, 2023

OU's Hispanic Royalty Making a Difference

Daniela Orozco Gómez and Chabelli Mendoza share their platforms and dedication to making a positive impact for bilingual and first-generation college students.



September 11, 2023

Student Application Tips

To help students through the application process, we gathered resources from across campus. These cover everything from common terms seen on the OU application to advice for letters of recommendation and essay writing.


August 22, 2023

OU Class of 2027 Breaks University Records

With the start of the fall 2023 semester, the University of Oklahoma is proud to announce the Class of 2027 is once again breaking records. It is OU’s largest, most diverse class and features more first-generation students and Davis United World College Scholars than any freshman class in the school’s 133-year history.


August 21, 2023

Summer Recap: How Three Students Spent Their Summer

From interning with industry-leading companies to traveling the world to experience different cultures to returning home to visit loved ones and friends, learn how these three OU students spent their summer.


April 20, 2023

Meet OU's Newest Reigning Royalty

During spring semester, the Multicultural Programs and Services at the University of Oklahoma organizes annual scholarship pageants to find OU's newest Asian, Indigenous, and Hispanic royalty.


April 17, 2023

Parent Survival Guide

The impact of having more free time and the absence of your college student can be monumental, but if approached in a healthy way, there can be advantages. Hear from Tracy Carlson, OU Parent and Family Programs Assistant Director, to learn her tips and methods on how to cope and thrive with your college student's absence.


April 04, 2023

How Transfer Student Courtney Ames Found Her Passion at OU

Learn more about the transfer experience through meteorology student Courtney. From finding a community to meeting her best friends to achieving her academic dreams, Courtney's OU story shows the opportunities waiting at the University of Oklahoma.


April 03, 2023

Your College Search at OU

From registering for Sooner Saturday to connecting with your OU Admissions Counselor, discover how you can best prepare for your college search with the University of Oklahoma.


March 15, 2023

OU Dance Marathon Students Share Their Why

OUDM is the official philanthropy event of the Campus Activities Council. OUDM benefits Oklahoma's children by raising money to fund research to ensure every child in Oklahoma receives the best care possible, regardless of ability to pay. Every year, hundreds of students and alumni come together to help fund life-saving medical research.