As a passionate storyteller and first-year creative media production major, international freshman Viktoriia Hladiuk has spent her first year at the University of Oklahoma creating a foundation for a future propelled by purpose. With every film she creates, Viktoriia moves closer to achieving her dream of inspiring positive change through storytelling, especially for communities affected by political conflict.
The University of Oklahoma is the only university from the state of Oklahoma named one of 75 colleges and universities featured in Dream School: Finding the College That’s Right for You, a new book by New York Times bestselling author and college admissions expert Jeffrey Selingo.
The week will be full of campus tradition, daily programming, competitions, and more. Led by Campus Activities Council, OU’s student programming branch, Homecoming is a chance for thousands of current students, future Sooners, alumni, and fans to come together in their pride for OU.
The University of Oklahoma has officially dedicated the Jones Family Welcome Center, giving one of its oldest buildings new life as a hub for welcoming future generations of students and the front door to the university. Fueled by a transformative $15 million gift from OU alumni and longtime supporters Jonny and Brenda Jones, the renovated and expanded Jacobson Hall combines the university’s rich history with modern enhancements.
The University of Oklahoma welcomed the largest freshman class ever in the state with 6,251 incoming students, leading the way in Oklahoma higher education.
OU senior Justin Haddad spent his summer interning at Nike's World Headquarters, where he combined his love for sports and computer science to create AI-powered applications.
This August, we welcomed the newest members of the OU Family. Thousands of students arrived to campus to officially set off on their OU journey.
The Jones Family Welcome Center at Jacobson Hall is now open for campus tours! Step inside to explore the art, uncover the history, and experience the space.
This May, the University of Oklahoma honors our graduates during the 133rd commencement ceremony. Discover the Class of 2025 and the legacies they created as they pursued their Bachelor's degrees. Below, learn what comes next for the newest members of the OU Alumni Family.
When first-generation college student Kaylee Wimberley began her college search journey, she worried that her application would become just another name added to a mile-high stack in an admissions office. But, as she explored her options with the University of Oklahoma, she realized that becoming part of the OU Family was a much different experience that would lead her to studying abroad, creating a community of lifelong friends, and pursuing a Doctorate of Audiology.
Curtis Harris, one of the newest graduates in OU's Air Traffic Management program, chose the University of Oklahoma because OU's School of Aviation was named No. 1 as the top aviation school in the nation. But as Curtis continued through his degree, he discovered it wasn't the only reason why he chose the OU Family. Now, he begins his next chapter with the Federal Aviation Administration as an Air Traffic Controller.
As a part of OU's Class of 2025, Honors and first-generation college student Manuvel Sibichan will be graduating with degrees in finance, accounting, behavioral economics, and psychology. With multiple majors, Manuvel took full advantage of the academic opportunities at the University of Oklahoma to honor the sacrifices his family made. After graduation, Manuvel plans to prepare for his next steps in education, take care of his parents, and begin his career at AT&T in Dallas, Texas.
Discover why OU students from across the country chose to attend the University of Oklahoma.
When Aaron discovered the Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program, a program that places college students in Navy laboratories to conduct research for ten weeks over the summer, he knew he found the perfect opportunity to use his academic and Navy background.
Discover how double-major criminology and human relations student Chabelli found her place of belonging at the University of Oklahoma!
OU is shaping students' futures through the Transformative Tutoring Initiative, which examines the impact of tutoring. Senior Hans Edlund is making a difference as a tutor!
Beginning the summer of 2023, the Jones Family Welcome Center at Jacobson Hall has been undergoing renovations. This $15 million update, gifted by longtime supporters Jonny and Brenda Jones, will reveal a reimagined Welcome Center that will continue to be the front door to the University of Oklahoma.
The University of Oklahoma and the Federal Aviation Administration are launching an Enhanced Air Traffic—Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) program that allows qualified OU graduates to proceed directly to an air traffic control facility for on-the-job training, bypassing the FAA Academy.
This week, the University of Oklahoma celebrated our first-generation college community with a special on-campus event for students, faculty, and staff. Student success has always been a hallmark of our university, so we take seriously our commitment to support, encourage, and champion students on their academic journeys.
Discover how the student organization, Latinos Without Borders (LWB), uses outreach to connect with high schoolers and inspire them to pursue higher education.
The University of Oklahoma officially welcomed its largest freshman class in the school’s 134-year history, representing the largest class in the state’s history and the most Oklahoma residents of any other incoming class at the university.
OU students Ellie Wolthuis and Avery Dunlap dived headfirst into the political arena. Avery interned with the Oklahoma State Chamber and Ellie traveled the state with the Office of the Governor.
OU Accounting student Hayden Chilcote spent his summer learning more about the agricultural industry at Ralph's Ranch, an Oklahoma City farm dedicated to local small-scale farmers.
In this Q&A, learn why Tennessee-native Brian Bortz transferred from his college in Birmingham, Alabama to become part of the OU Family.
On every floor of OU's freshman communities, students have access to a resident advisor (RA). In this Q&A with two current RAs, learn how they serve as a unique resource and a pillar of support for their residents!
Discover how OU senior Morgan Chen’s internships at the International Rescue Committee and OKC's The Spero Project have positively impacted communities across the world.
To be a first-generation college student means your parents or legal guardians did not complete a four-year college degree. Learn how OU first-gen student Kaylee found her OU Family!
To address the need for qualified teachers in Oklahoma classrooms, OU's Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education and Oklahoma City Community College have partnered to create OU Teacher Bound x OCCC for students interested in becoming teachers in Oklahoma.
Learn how OU resources like the OU Career Center, research spaces, and professors helped OU Senior Saul Ortiz prepare for his internship at Tesla, where he helped launch the 2023 Cybertruck Tesla.
Learn more how OU's American Indian community and support helped engineering sophomore Kelsey in making the final decision to attend the University of Oklahoma.
Experience Native American heritage on OU's campus through a collection of photos.
From first-year research to cofounding the OU Artificial Intelligence Club, explore Lucia Torres's unique OU story.
On game days, you may have seen him – cheering from the end zone, firing a shotgun after touchdowns, sporting long brunette locks and a Cherokee Nation patch on his “reds.” Dakota Page, a University of Oklahoma RUF/NEK and an architecture junior, always saw himself being a part of the Sooner family one day.
Daniela Orozco Gómez and Chabelli Mendoza share their platforms and dedication to making a positive impact for bilingual and first-generation college students.
Mechanical Engineering senior Jesus Rosales reflects on the transformative experiences and opportunities he found at OU.
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