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Welcome to The Home for All Things Esports & Gaming at OU

Welcome to The University of Oklahoma Esports & Co-Curricular Innovation Department in the Division of Student Affairs. Our mission is to personify the gaming and esports communities through execution while fostering development and engagement for all fans of these topics alike while leveraging our culture and influence to innovate modernization of productivity and workflows across campus.

Health authorities throughout the world are focused on this illness and OU has highly professional, trained medical staff who are closely following developments, working closely with other University, county, and state offices to make well-informed decisions, and committed to protecting the health of the OU community.

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Student Spotlights


Elise "elisu" Siler, Media Lead, OU Esports & Co-Curricular Innovation

During Elise's time with OU Esports, Elise “Elisu” Siler found a home with as the Media Lead for OU Esports. They are a senior art, technology, and culture major. OU Esports helped foster their love for gaming. Read more about Elise in our new student feature!

Read about Media Lead Elise Siler


Hashim "BrownDieselWagon" Hassany, Asst. Community Diretor, OU Esports & Co-Curricular Innovation

Hashim found ways to give back to the OU Esports and Gaming Club communities that had given him so much through his time as both the OU Gaming Club Assistant Community Director and Outreach Coordinator. From organizing events to get students together to have fun, to reaching out to sponsors, Hassany has made a lasting impact on the community.

Read about Asst. Community Director Hashim Hassany

The OU ECCI Merch Store is Here! Support OU in a new topic!

This has been one of the biggest asks we've had from our students outside of programs, alumni, and parents. It has now begun starting with our intercollegiate esports jersey replica with custom names and gamertags straight to your doorstep. Get yours now!

GRAB YOUR JERSEY!

2023 Summer Camps Announced!

We are announcing our Summer 2023 Esports Camps! Sign up now by clicking the banner image to learn about how we do summer camps and our coaches. $220 per seat. If you sign up as a team/group of three or more email esports@ou.edu beforehand. 

(Virtual) Overwatch - June 12-16
(Virtual) Madden - July 10-14

OU Esports and Co-Curricular Innovation Releases Fall 2022 Full Program GPA Report Card

We're excited to announce Aimlabs as our newest sponsors who believes in our purpose as we have actively used their software well before this news! Thank you Aimlabs!

READ THE PRESS RELEASE

OU Esports and Co-Curricular Innovation Releases Fall 2022 Full Program GPA Report Card

As a new standard semesterly and yearly update article here is our Fall 2022 all program report card and scholarship awardees. Take a look inside for further deep dive!

READ OUR REPORT CARD

OU Esports and Co-Curricular Innovation Receives $20,000 Gift From Williams Companies for Program Support

On March 3, 2021, The University of Oklahoma announced the Solidus Scholarships for esports and gaming opportunities. Our Media & News team at Sooner Esports provided a deep dive into what it all means and shares the story of Forest Dayne "Solidus" Sharp.

We are excited to announce Williams (Tulsa, OK) as our first corporate sponsor in supporting our program & initiatives as we continue to grow our efforts in Oklahoma & beyond!

READ THE PRESS RELEASE

OU ECCI Partners With OKSE for K-12 Esports Development

On March 3, 2021, The University of Oklahoma announced the Solidus Scholarships for esports and gaming opportunities. Our Media & News team at Sooner Esports provided a deep dive into what it all means and shares the story of Forest Dayne "Solidus" Sharp.

We’re supporting our Oklahoma K-12 developments formally as Oklahoma Scholastic Esports has been putting in serious work to create infrastructure and opportunities for their over 110+ schools now ranging from grades 4 and up!

READ THE PRESS RELEASE

The Importance of Community in Esports & Gaming, a Tribute to Drake “Dr. Ake” Brooks

On March 3, 2021, The University of Oklahoma announced the Solidus Scholarships for esports and gaming opportunities. Our Media & News team at Sooner Esports provided a deep dive into what it all means and shares the story of Forest Dayne "Solidus" Sharp.

In April 2022, the OU Family sustained the loss of 3 meteorology students. One of which was Drake "Dr. Ake" Brooks, an unapologetical gaming advocate who personified the importance of community emphasis for engagement and inclusion. Take a moment to understand why this is so critical to our recipe for success and learn a little bit about a student champion gone way to early.

Read about Drake and Our Community


 

 


 

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Do you have questions about any of this? Have a need for an event collaboration at OU? Are a prospective student thinking about OU and want to learn more? Are a current student and want to talk directly with leadership before jumping? Good! We much prefer one on one communications to help educate and build strong knowledge bases in those we can. Shoot us an email! If you just want to get involved right now hit that Join our Community button! 

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