Office of the President

September 30, 2026

Today, I am excited to share the next major step in that work: OU Onward, a new scholarship that will put an OU education within reach for more Oklahoma families than ever before. For generations, higher education has been central to the American Dream: the promise that talent, hard work, and determination can open doors to a better future. OU Onward builds on a longstanding commitment shared by the state of Oklahoma and OU to make that opportunity possible for more Oklahoma families.

September 22, 2026

There are moments in the life of a university that do more than just mark progress. They fundamentally expand the horizon of what comes next. Today is one of those moments. I am profoundly grateful to announce an historic $150 million gift from Harold Hamm – the largest single gift in the history of the University of Oklahoma – to advance health education, research, and discovery across our Health Campus and accelerate the groundbreaking work of the OU Health Harold Hamm Diabetes Center.

June 16, 2026

As a public university, we have a responsibility to remain competitive among the nation’s leading institutions while ensuring that an OU education remains accessible to students with the talent and drive to succeed. To that end, the OU Board of Regents today approved the university’s budget for the 2026-2027 academic year, including tuition and mandatory fee increases that will support continued investment in our people, our students, and our future. On the Norman campus, the Board approved a 3% increase in tuition and mandatory fees for undergraduate and graduate students. On the OU Health Campus, tuition and fee changes vary by program, with most increasing by approximately 3%. The College of Law tuition increase approved today is 5%.