Dear OU Family,
Get ready to cheer louder and dream bigger – today, we celebrate our inaugural day in the Southeastern Conference! This isn’t just a new chapter in the University of Oklahoma’s storied history; it’s a bold leap into a future filled with endless possibilities.
At OU, our undisputed excellence in athletics binds us together – connecting students, alumni, faculty, staff, and fans across the generations. The SEC will elevate OU Athletics to greater national prominence, shining a brighter spotlight on Sooner Magic to more people than ever.
In the SEC, our student-athletes will face the very best on the finest stages in collegiate athletics, enhancing the value of our global brand and reputation. This increased visibility will inspire more people to consider OU as a premier destination to study, conduct research, find purpose, and forever become part of the OU Family.
But our success in athletics is more than titles and trophies, and Sooner Magic isn’t just seen on the field. It reflects the determination and ambitions of our university, our people, and our state. It thrives in each of us, inspiring the pursuit of excellence in everything
we do.
Our entrance to the SEC will elevate every aspect of our university, aligning us with
top-tier institutions and amplifying the advancements we’re already making in academic excellence, groundbreaking research, and statewide impact. In the SEC, “it just means more” – a philosophy that profoundly resonates with our mission and aspirations. For more about what being in the SEC means for OU, visit link.ou.edu/sec.
Our journey ahead is incredibly exciting, filled with opportunities and endless potential on and off the field. On this historic day, let’s bask in the spotlight and let the brilliance of Sooner Magic shine for all the world to see.
Because truly, there’s only one Oklahoma.
Live On, University,
Joseph Harroz, Jr.
President
