OU Community Impact Report 2008
Message From President Boren
OU is one of the most elite universities in the nation, highlighting statistics on OU’s highly ranked student body, renowned faculty and academic programs as well as OU’s $100 million scholarship campaign, $1 billion endowment, and $1.8 billion construction growth for new facilities. Read more from President Boren. (pdf in a new window)
The State of Oklahoma and The City of Norman
OU’s impact of excellence extends far beyond the campus - to the Norman community and State of Oklahoma. The partnerships between the university, the local community and the state create a reciprocal flow of resources, which greatly benefits the society as a whole. Read more about The State of Oklahoma and The City of Norman. (pdf in a new window)
Education Impact
As the highest ranked public university in the history of the state of Oklahoma and a national pacesetter for public higher education, OU’s educational community includes outstanding faculty and students, growing alumni support, top-ranked academic programs, distinguished libraries and literary collections, nationally and internationally renowned speakers, and exceptional international programs. Read more about OU’s Educational Impact. (pdf in a new window)
Community Service Impact
Each year, OU students, faculty and staff spend thousands of hours giving back to the City of Norman and communities throughout Oklahoma. Members of the OU family volunteer for adult programs, animal shelters and zoos, cultural events, children and youth, the disabled, homeless and impoverished, medical facilities, parks and recreation, seniors, and more than 100 agencies. Read more about OU’s Community Service Impact. (pdf in a new window)
Arts, Culture and Recreation Impact
With world-renowned museums, first-class performing arts, award-winning student media and an undeniably beautiful campus, the University’s many artistic and cultural offerings both educate and enrich Norman and its surrounding communities. In addition, OU’s athletics teams enhance the sense of pride and community in the state. Read more about OU’s Arts, Culture and Recreation Impact. (pdf in a new window)
Research Impact
It is easy to see why OU is regarded as a top research university. Students can get involved in real-world research and operations to complement their classroom experiences, and talented researchers have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources. Partnerships between academia, industry and government are being achieved at OU’s research centers that will solidify the University as a national and world leader in key disciplines involving health, safety and quality of life. Read more about OU’s Research Impact. (pdf in a new window)
Economic Impact
In addition to providing a well-educated workforce that is poised to provide future leadership in our society, state universities generate jobs, attract and help create new high-tech businesses, and increase state tax revenues. OU is an excellent example of the positive impact a university can have on the economic health and growth of its state. Read more about OU’s Economic Impact. (pdf in a new window)
What Possibilities
As OU looks toward its future, it can only echo the sentiments of its past. When OU’s first president, David Ross Boyd, stepped-foot onto the rugged ground that would become OU’s campus, he remarked, “What possibilities!” With that same spirit, OU will continue to flourish for many years to come. Read more about What Possibilities! (pdf in a new window)