Two standout students from the OU Polytechnic Institute (OUPI) have been selected for a prestigious opportunity: the Provost’s Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (UReCA) Summer Fellowship.
When Jenna Curry applied to be part of the inaugural class of the OU Polytechnic Institute (OUPI), she did this intending to be industry-ready by building her technical skills. As a student at OUPI, she has gained the position of independent contractor with the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives (OAEC).
From group costumes for Halloween to creating and sharing program-specific memes, the Oklahoma Polytechnic Association for Learning (OPAL) builds a community of belonging among OU Polytechnic Institute (OUPI) students.
March 20, 2025
Hear why cybersecurity major, Sanaa, says community is the number one thing that has shaped her experience at OUPI.
March 11, 2025
Matt Beattie, adjunct professor of applied artificial intelligence, spoke on the Bridging Gaps: A.I., Data Sovereignty and Tribal Issues panel for the Native Nations Center. Panelists addressed the ethics, best practices, and challenges of engaging in research or collaborations with Tribal Nations.
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The University of Oklahoma-Tulsa campus welcomed its first-ever McNair Scholar to campus this fall and is set to add three more scholars in the spring. The purpose of the McNair Scholars Program is to prepare students for doctoral graduate programs through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
With cyber threats rising, the OU Polytechnic Institute (OUPI) is meeting the demand to fill the almost 4,000 vacant cybersecurity jobs in Oklahoma. OUPI at OU-Tulsa offers degree completion programs in applied artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and software development and integration. OUPI’s faculty boasts more than 200 years of combined industry experience.
June 04, 2024
As a part of the inaugural class at the University of Oklahoma’s Polytechnic Institute, Shelbie Raney has her sights on what the future of cybersecurity will look like for Oklahoma. Raney believes that OUPI will open many doors for Oklahomans to allow students to give back to their communities with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive.
June 24, 2025
The OU Polytechnic Institute is prepping a new generation of professionals to take on the tech economy. Read about how individuals in the OUPI community found their way to the OU-Tulsa campus.
At OUPI, the Colloquia Series stands out as a transformational experience for students, bridging the gap between academic knowledge and real-world opportunities. This unique course is designed to immerse students in industry insights, sharpen their networking skills, and provide direct access to accomplished professionals like Paiva, who share both their expertise and personal journeys.
This spring, Freeman was one of four OU-Tulsa students honored as an OU McNair Scholar, a prestigious program designed to prepare first-generation and low-income undergraduate students for doctoral programs.
During an OU Polytechnic Institute (OUPI) panel, OUPI students, staff and faculty answered frequently asked questions about the academic experience.
As the spring semester kicked off, the OU Polytechnic Institute (OUPI) hosted the second annual State of OUPI at the Perkins Auditorium on the OU-Tulsa campus. During the State of OUPI, Teri K. Reed, Ph.D., OUPI’s inaugural director, outlined where OUPI has been, where it currently is, and where it is going.
A new hands-on experience awaits high school seniors! High school seniors can now apply to receive a bachelor's degree in applied artificial intelligence from the University of Oklahoma. The OU Polytechnic Institute (OUPI) is expanding to the OU-Norman campus with a four-year applied artificial intelligence degree this fall.
This August, the OU Polytechnic Institute welcomed their inaugural class into the classroom. Excitement was in the air as students and faculty looked forward to collaborating and what the future of OUPI has in store for them.
