Emily Mathews

What’s your educational background?

Bachelor's of Arts in Integrative Studies
University of Oklahoma
Class of 2026

Associate of Arts in Social Sciences
Rose State College
Class of 2024

As a student, where did you leave your mark on campus?

I was a non-traditional online undergrad student, but I left my mark through engaging in my course work.

Define the OU Family in your own words.

The OU family is truly one-of-a-kind. It is a community that loves, understands, and supports.

When was the moment you felt the greatest Sooner pride?

Walking across the graduation stage with my family in the crowd was my moment of great sooner pride.

What was the greatest gift youtook with you after graduation?

The knowledge, courage, and connections that have pushed me forward and will continue to guide me.

Reveal one secret about campus.

The Great Reading Room in the Bizzell Memorial Library feels like you stepped into Hogwarts.

What is your favorite OU tradition?

Spending Saturdays with my family and watching OU football games. BOOMER SOONER!

One piece of encouragement I’d give to a student applying to college is...

Be courageous and stay committed. You can overcome anything as long as you work at it!