We are here to help you navigate the process! OU's UWC Scholars Program staff will be present every step of the way to help with your admissions process, transition, and throughout your time at OU. Contact us on uwcscholars@ou.edu with any questions.
Craig has been with the program since its beginning in 2007 and has watched it grow to become a significant part of the University of Oklahoma. He continues to guide the program and enjoys welcoming each new class of UWC scholars to the OU family.
Neira Kadic, originally from Bosnia and Herzegovina, is the Assistant Director of the UWC Scholars Program at the University of Oklahoma and a proud graduate of UWC in Mostar. A former Davis Scholar, Neira earned both her BA and MA in International Studies from OU. Before joining the UWC Scholars team she assisted students seeking global experiences through OU’s Education Abroad office. Additionally, Neira has served as Adjunct Faculty at OU and has taught Global Perspectives and Foundations courses over the past eight years.
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Norman, Oklahoma USA 73019
uwcscholars@ou.edu
405-325-3990
Prospective and current students are encouraged to schedule a virtual one-on-one appointment with OU UWC staff members and current UWC student scholars for any questions they may have.
To view the campus and OU student life through an international lens, follow us on Instagram at @goglobalou.
Hii! I’m Khadija Mistry, originally from India but I grew up in the Democratic Republic of Congo. I’m a sophomore at OU, majoring in International and Area Studies, and before that, I spent two amazing years at UWC Costa Rica (2021-2023).
I’m also the President of The United World, a space where UWCers and international students can come together and share their cultures. I stay super busy with our events and love being part of the international community here! I’m also involved with the Honors Student Diversity Council, another great group focused on inclusivity and representation.
Outside of that, I’m always up for chatting about travel, music, movies, books, or anything OU-related—there’s always something fun happening on campus!
Hello! My name is Emmanuel Hindowa Lassayo. I’m a sophomore studying Chemical Engineering at the University of Oklahoma (OU), and I was born and raised in Lungi, Sierra Leone. I graduated from UWC Red Cross Nordic in 2023.
I have a deep passion for sustainability and am committed to contributing to greener energy solutions. This passion has driven me to pursue my current degree and become actively involved in student organizations like the Sustainable Energy Society (SES), the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), and Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD).
Outside of academics, I’m a big fan of church, meeting new people, and staying physically active. You’ll often find me dancing with OU Afrobeatz, playing in the OU Super League, or hitting the gym. Feel free to chat about campus organizations, resources, sports, engineering, or anything else—I’m always happy to share ideas.
