Our refreshed "Lead On, University" Strategic Plan is a dynamic roadmap guiding OU’s future. Built on five key Pillars, it defines our Vision, Strategies, and measurable goals. Through a collaborative, cross-campus effort, we assessed progress, adapted to new challenges, and refined our priorities. The Plan aligns academic excellence, student success, research innovation, and community impact, ensuring OU remains a leader in higher education. With regular performance reviews and campus-wide engagement, we stay agile and committed to delivering on our mission.
Discover how "Lead On, University" is shaping the future of OU. Our refreshed Strategic Plan builds on past successes and sets bold new goals in academic excellence, student success, research innovation, and community impact. With a focus on One OU, this Plan unites our campuses and stakeholders to drive meaningful progress. Explore the full Plan to see how we are investing in faculty, expanding opportunities for students, strengthening research, and enhancing OU’s role as a leader in higher education.
Disciplined execution of our Strategic Plan will result in: providing affordable academic excellence for our students; promoting students’ intellectual, social, and emotional growth and preparing students for a life of meaning and impact.
We will also educate students committed to the pursuit of academic excellence regardless of background; serve and improve society through discovery, creativity, and innovation; and work in partnership with the public and private sectors to advance prosperity and well-being.
At the University of Oklahoma, our Purpose is elegant in its simplicity and profound in its depth:
Changing Lives Through the Power of Education
Juan Dills
Truman Scholar | B.A. Social Work, ‘25
Changing Lives Through World-Class Health Care
Parker Helmerich and parents David and Faith Helmerich
Oklahoma’s First Pediatric Heart Transplant
in 30 Years
Changing Lives Through Research and Discovery
Dr. Amy McGovern
Lloyd G. and Joyce Austin Presidential Professor, University of Oklahoma
The University of Oklahoma Board of Regents today approved several updates to academic programs in the Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing, designed to expand access, streamline degree completion, and ensure alignment with accreditation standards and workforce needs. Driven by a commitment to lift the health of Oklahoma, these updates directly support key priorities OU has set forth in its “Lead On, University” Strategic Plan.
The University of Oklahoma announced the launch of a new suite of signature student experiences designed to foster connection, school spirit and memorable traditions among the student body. The Soval Series, taking place this fall on the historic South Oval on OU’s Norman campus, will feature three signature student experiences: Showtime on the Soval featuring Dan + Shay, Beat Bevo Bash and Holiday Lights.
The University of Oklahoma’s summer was marked by momentum, from expanding access to critical cancer treatment to welcoming key leadership, opening state-of-the-art facilities and launching a new suite of signature student experiences. OU is translating the “Lead On, University: The Next Phase” Strategic Plan vision into measurable progress, reinforcing its commitment to serve Oklahoma and beyond through innovation, discovery and care
