Skip Navigation

June

Gaylord Extra: Final Spring Edition


Gaylord Students in Graduation Attire
Event

Gaylord College Congratulates the Class of 2023

June 12, 2023

On May 13, Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2023 during convocation at the McCasland Field House.

Gaylord Students at the Spring Game
Sports Feature

From Gaylord to Game Day: 2023 OU Spring Game

June 12, 2023

As Sooner football got ready for its spring game, Gaylord students kicked into full gear, preparing for not only the game, but the Kyler Murray Heisman statue reveal.  There were many ways Gaylord students got involved in Sooner sports, from on-campus to internships outside the university.

JD Baker
Alumni Feature

Gaylord Alumni Feature: J.D. Baker

June 12, 2023

From his time as student government president, to his stint as a Gaylord Ambassador to the lunch with Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt that he flipped into a full-time job, J.D. Baker made a name for himself on campus and provided a perfect template for a successful career. Baker graduated in 2018 with a B.A. in public relations and a minor in African American studies.

Sundee Busby
Behind The Scenes

Behind the Production of the 2023 OU Graduation Video

June 12, 2023

Gaylord Hall Productions (GHP) has once again completed an excellent graduation video to celebrate the Class of 2023. We spoke with the team to learn more about how the project came together.

Yvette Walker
Goodbye Letter

A Letter from Assistant Dean Yvette Walker

June 12, 2023

Bittersweet. The word evokes rich chocolate, not too syrupy or saccharine. Merriam-Webster defines it as “pleasure accompanied by suffering or regret.” It is the perfect word to describe how I feel about leaving Gaylord College and going back into the world of full-time journalism.

Kate Furney
Student Feature

Kate Furney, 2023 Gaylord Outstanding Creative Media Production Senior

June 12, 2023

Kate Furney, a senior at Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication, has been named this year's outstanding senior in Creative Media Production. Originally from Frisco, Texas, Katherine transferred to OU from Sam Houston State University after her freshman year.

Andrew McKee
Student Feature

Andrew McKee, 2023 Gaylord Outstanding Professional Writing Senior

June 12, 2023

Does Superman bleed? Did Icarus sweat when he touched the sun? Did Theseus think about his mother before fighting the minotaur? It would be nice to know the heroes of our stories are just as fallible as us, to know that Hercules gets pimples just like the common folk, but that would remove the beauty of being human: hardship.

Gaylord Students at the Spring Game
Community

A Look Back at OU Giving Day 2023

June 12, 2023

Thank you everyone, for your engagement and involvement during Giving Day. Thanks to you, we were able to bring in $92,990 and 160 gifts to enhance the learning environment for students here at Gaylord.

Lee Reynolds
Goodbye Letter

A Letter from Lee Reynolds

June 12, 2023

Little did I know that returning to my hometown and OU in 2015 – after being away 28 years – would be so rewarding. Thank you, Ed Kelley, for making that happen. After much deep reflection, and the passing of a best friend, I retired effective, May 15.

Noelle Stark
Student Feature

Noelle Stark, 2023 Gaylord Outstanding Advertising Senior

June 12, 2023

Gaylord College annually presents 16 graduating students with the Outstanding Senior Award. Noelle Stark, a senior advertising major, is receiving Gaylord College’s 2023 Advertising Outstanding Senior Award. This award is given to students who show great leadership skills and achievements during their time at Gaylord.

Aria Patel
Student Feature

Aria Patel, 2023 Gaylord Outstanding Public Relations Senior

June 12, 2023

As a spring 2023 graduate of Gaylord College, Aria Patel has many decisions to make, such as where to live, what to do and every other choice that comes with leaving college.

Dean Ed Kelley
Message from the Dean

A Message from Dean Kelley

March 03, 2023

As many of you know, I am stepping down as dean of the college on June 30, the end of OU’s fiscal year, after eight years in the position. My reason for doing so is simple: the march of time. In my case, another milestone birthday (No. 70) awaits. As an alum of the program myself, I firmly believe Gaylord deserves a younger leader with new ideas and a fresh perspective to take it to even greater heights.

Jackson Conner holding official Gaylord banner.
Student Feature

Jackson Conner, 2023 Gaylord Overall Outstanding Senior

June 12, 2023

Each year, 16 OU undergraduates are chosen as Outstanding Seniors for their remarkable achievements in service and leadership for their given college. Gaylord College was proud to announce Jackson Conner as its 2022-23 Outstanding Senior.

Dean Ed Kelley (left) and Romelo Woodfork (right)
Student Feature

Romelo Woodfork, 2023 Gaylord Outstanding Journalism Senior

June 12, 2023

Interestingly, I almost went to OSU instead of OU. I was set and excited to attend until my mom pushed me to tour OU. I have talked about being a Sooner since I was a kid, but I thought it was too far out of reach. I toured the university and knew I needed to be here.

Related News

Professor David Craig
Leadership Announcement

Gaylord College Announces New Interim Dean, Dr. David Craig

May 15, 2023

Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Oklahoma has announced the appointment of Dr. David Craig as the Interim Dean, pending approval from the OU Board of Regents. If approved, he will assume the role effective July 1, 2023.

Gaylord Spotlight

Please send your professional achievements to the Gaylord Extra to be featured. Email GaylordExtra@ou.edu
 

Write for The Extra

Have an interesting experience you'd like to share? Participate in a unique class/program/internship? Reach out to pitch your contribution to The Extra. Email GaylordExtra@ou.edu

Job Board

View jobs in the Journalism and Mass Communication fields.

Submit a Job Listing

Full-Time Positions


Part-Time Positions


OU Campus Resources

OUr Mental
Health Services

OUr Mental Health Services employees promote awareness about mental health to the OU community. Looking for help, have questions or would like to give feedback? Please send them a message. You can follow them on Instagram and Twitter @OUr_MH, email ourmentalhealthou@gmail.com, or send a direct message on their Facebook page.

OU Behavior
Intervention Team

The OU Behavior Intervention Team helps keep our community healthy and safe. You are an important member of the team. Your reports allow the team to reach out to individuals and provide appropriate intervention and support. With your help, the team is better able to keep the campus a safe enviornment in which students, faculty and staff may live, study and work. Learn more about BIT.

Goddard
Counseling Center

The University Counseling Center provides comprehensive mental health services at OU. Its mission is to provide high-quality counseling and crisis intervention to our campus community members, consultation and outreach services to campus organizations, and training and supervision opportunities for emerging mental health clinicians. The center promotes the psychological well-being of all members of the university community. Counselors are available virtually from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

OU Writing Center

The OU Writing Center is a pedagogical service that supports the writing development of all members of the OU and Norman community. The primary goal of our consultations is to help writers learn something they can use in the future. Because of this, we do not serve as a proofreading or editing service, but instead strive to provide feedback that is thoughtful, intentional, and useful.  Learn more about the Writing Center.

OU Career Center

The University of Oklahoma Career Center is a one-stop shop dedicated to helping students and alumni with career preparation. From career fairs to personalized advising and everything in-between, Career Center exists to help get you hired - Sooner. We are committed to helping students begin their academic career with their professional goals in mind. Learn more about Career Center.