Arts and Humanities

Writing the Route: OU Selected for National Humanities Center’s Inaugural “Being Human” Festival

In classic Oklahoma form, spring severe weather the weekend of April 27 interrupted a planned excursion for University of Oklahoma scholars and almost 40 Oklahomans to explore by charter bus the cultural landmark of Route 66 in the state.

Former Alvin Ailey Director Robert Battle Brings “Awakenings” To Contemporary Dance Oklahoma

OU Dance brought the former director of one of the most prestigious dance companies in the world to Norman this spring to share his choreography to one of his iconic pieces with students for this year’s Contemporary Dance Oklahoma.

$100K Mellon Grant Strengthens OU’s Women and Gender Studies

The University of Oklahoma's Department of Women and Gender Studies has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation. This funding will bolster the department's support for undergraduate students and expand partnerships with other universities, nonprofits and community organizations.