March 12, 2024
The University of Oklahoma is furthering its commitment to excellence in education and its research mission of improving the lives of Oklahomans by making several strategic facility enhancements, including construction projects that include a new innovative weather research and radar advanced manufacturing facility, renovations to Stephenson Cancer Center, modernizing research labs, and improvements to a student success center, student housing and more.
March 12, 2024
The University of Oklahoma Board of Regents met today to approve facility enhancements, new degree programs, administrative and academic appointments, the restructure of University College and other items.
March 07, 2024
Lead On: The University of Oklahoma’s Campaign for the Future has passed the halfway mark of its seven-year fundraising goal by raising $1 billion for student support, faculty recruitment and retention and transformative projects across campus.
March 04, 2024
Paul Ryan, who served as the 54th speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives from 2015 to 2019, will present “The State of American Politics” during the spring 2024 Presidential Speakers Series dinner at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27 in the Oklahoma Memorial Union, 900 Asp Ave. The Presidential Speakers Series hosts conversations between OU President Joseph Harroz Jr. and nationally renowned guest speakers to foster constructive and enlightening dialogue on some of the most pressing issues facing American society today.
March 27, 2024
Wastewater surveillance, an early detection tool that pinpointed clusters and surges of COVID-19 infections during the pandemic, continues its relevance in Oklahoma, but with a different focus: monitoring for foodborne pathogens. In the past several months, the University of Oklahoma Wastewater Surveillance Team has published papers about ongoing research and the potential it holds for decreasing the burden of gastrointestinal disease, especially for vulnerable populations.
March 20, 2024
A study led by University of Oklahoma researchers has been selected for a 2023 best paper award in the Advanced Formation Evaluation technical program theme from the Unconventional Resources Technology Conference.
March 20, 2024
To spark interest in the rewarding field of healthcare and address future workforce needs, OU Health and the University of Oklahoma hosted an inaugural Healthcare Career Exploration Day for high school students in March.
March 07, 2024
Lead On: The University of Oklahoma’s Campaign for the Future has passed the halfway mark of its seven-year fundraising goal by raising $1 billion for student support, faculty recruitment and retention and transformative projects across campus.
March 12, 2024
During its March meeting, the University of Oklahoma Board of Regents elected Eric Stevenson of Westerville, Ohio, as chair and Anita Holloway of Stuart, Oklahoma, as vice chair for the 2024-2025 term.
February 22, 2024
To address the need for qualified teachers in Oklahoma classrooms, the University of Oklahoma 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.
March 27, 2024
Wastewater surveillance, an early detection tool that pinpointed clusters and surges of COVID-19 infections during the pandemic, continues its relevance in Oklahoma, but with a different focus: monitoring for foodborne pathogens. In the past several months, the University of Oklahoma Wastewater Surveillance Team has published papers about ongoing research and the potential it holds for decreasing the burden of gastrointestinal disease, especially for vulnerable populations.
March 21, 2024
Not all cancer therapies are successful, but cancer researchers increasingly are able to identify the right treatments for the right patients at the right time.
January 24, 2024
The Cooperative Institute for Severe and High-Impact Weather Research and Operations (CIWRO) at the University of Oklahoma has received $1.4 million to conduct research into mitigating the impacts of wildfires across the country. The grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Commerce and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is part of a $34 million national initiative to improve the understanding and modeling of wildfire behavior and integrate that into weather forecasting and wildfire warnings.
March 07, 2024
Li Song, Ph.D., a mechanical engineering professor at the University of Oklahoma, has received a $1.18 million grant from the Department of Defense to design a system for simultaneous heating and cooling demands at military installations, with the goal of enhancing efficiency and reliability.
March 08, 2024
When families receive counseling after a substance use disorder has wreaked havoc on parents and children alike, the desire for healing is often hampered by looming legal issues.
March 14, 2024
Startup OU, a program of the Tom Love Innovation Hub at the University of Oklahoma’s Price College of Business, has received a $1.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration to expand its entrepreneurial programs.
March 12, 2024
Martin Scorsese’s film adaptation of the author David Gann’s 2017 book Killers of the Flower Moon entered the 96th Academy Awards with 10 nominations — and multiple connections to the University of Oklahoma.
February 20, 2024
When veteran music producer Scott M. Riesett thanked the cast and crew of the Best Musical Theater Album winning Broadway production of Some Like It Hot at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards February 4th, it included cast member and principal vocalist Adrianna Hicks.
March 09, 2024
The OU Dance Marathon is the official philanthropy event of the Campus Activities Council at the University of Oklahoma. Dance Marathon benefits Oklahoma's children by raising money for the Oklahoma Children's Health Foundation and Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.
March 01, 2024
Oklahoma Sooners Softball has a new home. Love’s Field Grand Opening Weekend, March 1-3, 2024.
January 19, 2024
Classes were back in full swing as the University of Oklahoma welcomed students home after winter break, while also celebrating OU President Harroz's birthday.