Lead On

This is our moment to set the stage for a future of limitless potential.

At the University of Oklahoma, we don’t shy away from challenges – we rise to meet them. From the moment our “Lead On, University” Strategic Plan was unveiled in 2020, it ignited a spirit of excellence within us, unleashing remarkable progress and setting a new standard for what’s possible.

Yet, shaping Oklahoma’s future demands even more, and our ever-changing world requires it. As the state’s flagship university, we embrace this profound responsibility with bold determination and unwavering enthusiasm.

That’s why we embarked on a refresh of our Strategic Plan. Together, we will shape a future for our university and our state that knows no bounds, championing opportunity, fueling discovery, and changing lives like never before.

Lead as a Top-Tier Public Research University

Setting our sights on achieving the highest standards of academic and research excellence, we will combine outstanding quality with distinctive affordability to transform the lives of our students and the future of our state.

Empower Students for a Life of Success, Meaning, and Impact

Leveraging our vast resources and cultivating a vibrant community, we will foster the academic, social, and emotional growth of our students, equipping them to thrive personally and professionally.

Ascend as ONE OU— United by our Purpose, Values and Strategic Plan

As one institution, our university comprises many stakeholders and multiple campuses. Together, we will work for the good of the whole, pursuing excellence individually and collectively as we find strength in our differences and power in belonging.

Lift the Health of Oklahoma

Combining our world-class academic health system with the expertise across our campuses, we will advance the quality and impact of OU’s health-related education, research, patient-centered care, services, and outcomes.

Shape the Future Through Discovery, Creativity, and Innovation

Through strategic research investments and by empowering our scholars, we will confront grand social and technological challenges, attaining recognized global excellence in areas of institutional strength.