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Sanaa's Why

March 20, 2025

Hear why cybersecurity major, Sanaa, says community is the number one thing that has shaped her experience at OUPI.

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Panel Shares OUPI Insight

During an OU Polytechnic Institute (OUPI) panel, OUPI students, staff and faculty answered frequently asked questions about the academic experience.

Shelbie at her computer

McNair Scholars at OU-Tulsa

The University of Oklahoma-Tulsa campus welcomed its first-ever McNair Scholar to campus this fall and is set to add three more scholars in the spring. The purpose of the McNair Scholars Program is to prepare students for doctoral graduate programs through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.

Dr. Chris Freeze chatting in front of the OU seal

Cybersecurity Awareness Month Q&A

With cyber threats rising, the OU Polytechnic Institute (OUPI) is meeting the demand to fill the almost 4,000 vacant cybersecurity jobs in Oklahoma. OUPI at OU-Tulsa offers degree completion programs in applied artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and software development and integration. OUPI’s faculty boasts more than 200 years of combined industry experience.

Shelbie Explains OUPI.

Student Profile: Shelbie Raney

June 04, 2024

As a part of the inaugural class at the University of Oklahoma’s Polytechnic Institute, Shelbie Raney has her sights on what the future of cybersecurity will look like for Oklahoma. Raney believes that OUPI will open many doors for Oklahomans to allow students to give back to their communities with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive.

OUPI Director talking with a tribal leader.

Applied AI Adjunct Speaks on Ethical Tribal Engagement Panel

March 11, 2025

Matt Beattie, adjunct professor of applied artificial intelligence, spoke on the Bridging Gaps: A.I., Data Sovereignty and Tribal Issues panel for the Native Nations Center. Panelists addressed the ethics, best practices, and challenges of engaging in research or collaborations with Tribal Nations.

Dr. Reed talking to a crowd.

State of OUPI Recap

As the spring semester kicked off, the OU Polytechnic Institute (OUPI) hosted the second annual State of OUPI at the Perkins Auditorium on the OU-Tulsa campus. During the State of OUPI, Teri K. Reed, Ph.D., OUPI’s inaugural director, outlined where OUPI has been, where it currently is, and where it is going.

Applied AI on Norman Campus

A new hands-on experience awaits high school seniors! High school seniors can now apply to receive a bachelor's degree in applied artificial intelligence from the University of Oklahoma. The OU Polytechnic Institute (OUPI) is expanding to the OU-Norman campus with a four-year applied artificial intelligence degree this fall.

OUPI's Inaugural Class Begins Classes

This August, the OU Polytechnic Institute welcomed their inaugural class into the classroom. Excitement was in the air as students and faculty looked forward to collaborating and what the future of OUPI has in store for them.