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November 29, 2023
Yesterday, government, military, and defense industry leaders attended a grand opening event for the University of Oklahoma’s new Sooner Advanced Manufacturing Lab. The lab enables research and workforce development to support the growing defense industry in Oklahoma.
October 20, 2023
The University of Oklahoma held its Annual Gala on Friday, Oct. 20, where the OU community gathered to celebrate the raising of over $900 million toward our ambitious $2 billion goal.
October 21, 2023
OU celebrated it's annual homecoming weekend Oct. 20 and 21 with festivities that included a Glow Parade, the Rah Rally and culminated in a win over the University of Central Florida on Saturday.
Yesterday, government, military, and defense industry leaders attended a grand opening event for the University of Oklahoma’s new Sooner Advanced Manufacturing Lab. The lab enables research and workforce development to support the growing defense industry in Oklahoma.
OU celebrated it's annual homecoming weekend Oct. 20 and 21 with festivities that included a Glow Parade, the Rah Rally and culminated in a win over the University of Central Florida on Saturday.
The University of Oklahoma held its Annual Gala on Friday, Oct. 20, where the OU community gathered to celebrate the raising of over $900 million toward our ambitious $2 billion goal.
The University of Oklahoma began the fall 2023 semester on August 21, 2023, with a record number of first-year students.
The University of Oklahoma officially welcomed its largest freshman class in school history at the annual Class Kick-Off event, held in the Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.
As the fall semester approaches for new students and their families, the University of Oklahoma welcomed first-year students for Move-In 2023.
The University of Oklahoma hosted the 14th International Precipitation Conference on June 5-9, 2023 with 471 participants from 36 countries representing academia, industry, government agencies, and non-profit research institutes.
The University of Oklahoma honored the achievements of the Class of 2023 at the 131st Commencement ceremony on May 12, 2023 and college convocation ceremonies on May 13 and 14.
The University of Oklahoma held their spring football game on Saturday, April 22, after first unveiling the new Kyler Murray Heisman Trophy statue at Heisman Park.
The OU Hispanic Royalty Pageant is an annual scholarship pageant organized and sponsored by the Hispanic American Student Association and Latino Programs & Services. The pageant takes place each spring and contestants compete in several on-stage categories and an interview with judges prior to the event. Crowned royalty serve the community for a full academic year. The pageant showcases contestants' passions for scholarship, service, and cultural awareness.
The OU Indigenous Royalty Pageant is an annual scholarship pageant organized and sponsored by the American Indian Student Association and American Indian Programs & Services. The pageant takes place annually during the spring semester and contestants compete in several on-stage categories and an interview with judges prior to the event. The pageant showcases contestants' passions for scholarship, service, and cultural awareness.
The University of Oklahoma's Boyd House hosted the 2023 OU Cousins BBQ, an event for the Universities OU Cousins organization to bring international students together and introduce them to the U.S. culture and customs, including delicious BBQ and learning to line dance.
The Campus Activities Council (CAC) at the University of Oklahoma invited celebrity Josh Peck to speak at this year's CAC event. Prior to the event, a drawing was held to award t-shirts, and five lucky winners received the opportunity to meet and greet Josh after the show.
The OU Asian Royalty Pageant is an annual scholarship pageant organized and sponsored by the Asian American Student Association and Asian American Programs & Services. Contestants compete in several on-stage categories and an interview with judges prior to the event. The pageant showcases contestants' passions for scholarship, service, and cultural awareness.
The University of Oklahoma hosted "OU Day at the Capitol" last Wednesday, as a celebration of the University's contributions to the state of Oklahoma. Faculty, staff, and students were invited, and special guests President Joe Harroz, Head Football Coach Brent Venables, and Head Softball Coach Patty Gasso made appearances as well.
The University of Oklahoma presents this year's Stompdown, the annual step-show hosted by the Black Student Association and the National Pan-Hellenic Council, with a special guest performance by Yung Nation. The winner of this year's Stompdown is the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, congratulations ladies!
Last week, 130 graduating students from the OU College of Medicine opened envelopes that determined the future of their medical careers.
The University of Oklahoma held its annual dance marathon fundraiser this past weekend to raise money and awareness for the Oklahoma Children’s Hospital Foundation and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Patients got to dance and have fun with OU students, and at the end of the event, organizers revealed that the OU community had raised almost half a million dollars for the hospital.
The University of Oklahoma held its annual Latino Flavor banquet in the Union's Molly Shi Ballroom, offering students a wide variety of foods from an array of different Latin cultures and countries.
The OU Black Royalty Pageant is an annual scholarship pageant that takes place during Black History Month and allows contestants to compete on and off the stage for the chance of being the next Black Royalty King or Queen.
The University of Oklahoma College of Law honored four of its esteemed alumni in its annual Order of the Owl Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction.
The University of Oklahoma welcomes its students back after the long winter break and prepares them for the Spring semester with week-long activities like basketball and free ice-cream, hosted by the Campus Activities Council (CAC).
The Young Choreographers' Showcase is an opportunity for School of Dance choreographers and performers to show off their original dances. With assistance from the School of Drama lighting designers, they create beautiful performances worthy of recognition.
View 2022 in pictures through the best of University of Oklahoma photography.
The University of Oklahoma held fall convocation ceremonies December 16 and 17 at a variety of locations, from Lloyd Noble Center to Gould Hall Gallery. Congratulations Graduates!
On Thursday, December 8, the University of Oklahoma honored thirty-two students graduating in December who maintained perfect 4.0 grade-point averages throughout their undergraduate careers at OU.
The University of Oklahoma hosted its annual Holiday Lights event at Burr Park on Dec. 1. The event included the lighting of the Christmas tree, a Menorah, and the Star and Crescent moon. Guests were treated to hot chocolate, performances of traditional holiday songs, and even a visit from Santa Claus!
The University of Oklahoma hosted Oklahoma State University for the 117th Bedlam matchup.
On Nov. 7, at Max Westheimer Airport, The University of Oklahoma announced its plans for a major expansion in the School of Aviation, addressing Oklahoma’s critical shortage of aviation professionals.
The University of Oklahoma honored December 2022 graduates and Pride of Oklahoma Director Brian Britt, at the Fall 2022 Ring Ceremony.
Sixteen seniors were chosen for the Outstanding Senior Award for their exceptional achievements in scholarship, honors, awards, leadership, and service.
At the “A Time to Celebrate, A Time To Lead” Gala on Oct. 14, the University of Oklahoma announced the public phase of the largest philanthropic campaign in the history of Oklahoma higher education.
The University of Oklahoma celebrated Homecoming 2022 by welcoming alumni back for the annual homecoming parade and home football game against the University of Kansas.
OU Rah! Rally returned to Lloyd Noble Center for Homecoming Week 2022. Rah! Rally featured appearances from OU Spirit, the Pride of Oklahoma, OU Athletics teams, and performances from OU student groups.
OU recognizes, advocates, and honors the rich histories, cultures, and communities of indigenous peoples. American Indian Programs & Services in the Office of Student Life hosted Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations on October 10.
New Oklahoma coach Brent Venables got emotional when athletic director Joe Castiglione presented him with the game ball and the players loudly celebrated his first career victory as a head coach. Dillon Gabriel passed for two touchdowns and ran for another and No. 9 Oklahoma rolled past UTEP 45-13 on Saturday.
Howdy Week is a week-long series of events taking place during the first week of the fall semester to welcome each student, graduate student, faculty member, and staff member to a new semester at the University of Oklahoma.
The University of Oklahoma welcomed new and returning students to campus housing for the fall 2022 semester at OU move-in.
The Class of 2026 was welcomed to OU with a BBQ dinner, a pre-ceremony flyover by the World War II-era Tulsa Warbirds, a commemorative class photo on Owen Field and a celebratory fireworks display at the event’s conclusion. Featured speakers at the event included OU President Joseph Harroz Jr., head football coach Brent Venables, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students David Surratt, Senior Vice President and Provost André-Denis Wright and Student Government Association President Zack Lissau.
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