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OU Business Professor Attends League of Legends Tournament

Few events draw a gaming crowd like esports matches, and the League of Legends Championship of the Americas was no exception. The event, which took…

Will EdmondsOctober 9, 2025

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OU ECCI Contributes to Industry Research Regarding Collegiate Esports

ecciOctober 8, 2025

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SENET by ENESTECH: Powering the Future of OU Gaming

Since August of 2024, the OU Esports & Gaming Complex has been the premier space on campus for gamers of all interests. Located in Cross…

Parker VintOctober 7, 2025

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Esports Student Leader Represents OU at Red Bull Conference

The esports industry has seen exponential growth in the last few years. Global professional tournaments and multi-million-dollar prize offerings have elevated esports to the same…

Parker VintSeptember 25, 2025

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The Crimson Collective Journal Announcement

Hello everyone, and welcome to the Crimson Collective Journal!The Crimson Collective Journal, or CCJ, is a collaborative effort from OU Esports & Co-Curricular Innovation to…

Will EdmondsSeptember 16, 2025

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OU Gaming Club Back To School 2025 Announced

ALL DETAILS DEVELOPING! LAST UPDATED: 8.27.25 @ 11AM You have now received some OU Mass Emails from us regarding the new year, opportunities, our venue,…

ecciAugust 22, 2025

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The OU Esports Advisory Board: A Beacon of Professional Development

The OU Esports Advisory Board is a key player in the growth of OU Esports Co-Curricular and Development. It is a group of OU alumni…

ecciMarch 6, 2025

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Senior Spotlight: Joshua Riesenberg

For OU ECCI competitive manager Josh “Thumper” Riesenberg, his journey through university and OU Esports has been, and will continue to be, a winding journey…

ecciDecember 23, 2024

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Senior Spotlight: Jacob Ross

Jacob “Oculus” Ross, community and labs manager and graduate assistant, is graduating from OU with a Master’s in Business Administration and looks to become the…

ecciDecember 13, 2024

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Senior Spotlight: Jack Lederman

Jack Lederman is a student with several passions and the courage to explore different interests. He serves the News and Media team within OU Esports…

Cameron JohnstonDecember 5, 2024

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OU Gaming Club Hosts Sooner Dojo Series: Special Edition, Raises Over $2k for Ronald McDonald House

Last Friday, OU Gaming Club hosted a charity-focused Sooner Dojo Series: Special Edition, presented by McDonald’s Gaming. The event gathered gamers across the university and…

November 26, 2024

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Game-changing Research: OU Esports Committee to Explore Rapidly Growing Field

ecciNovember 26, 2024

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OCU & OU Announce Regional Inaugural Great Plains Showdown Presented by McDonald’s Gaming

Oklahoma City University Esports and The University of Oklahoma Esports & Co-Curricular Innovation announce inaugural Great Plains Showdown hosted at the Black Box Theater at…

ecciNovember 13, 2024

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William Fisackerly: OU Esports’ Newest Addition

Dr. William Fisackerly—Fisack, as he’s known online—is the newest member of the OU Esports team. A passionate lecturer and researcher, Fisackerly strengthens the OU Esports…

Ethan FridayOctober 15, 2024

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OU ECCI Partners with McDonald’s Gaming to Support Events & Community Engagement

"Gaming is for everyone PERIOD!" Has become the motto of the narratives of all the various efforts out of OU's Esports & Co-Curricular Innovation department…

ecciOctober 15, 2024

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OU Gaming Club Hosts Back to School Bash to Launch Fall 2024 Semester

This weekend saw the return of the OU Gaming Club’s Back To School event inside the OU Gaming Club Venue, with over 300 attendees from…

ecciSeptember 8, 2024

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OU Gaming Club Back to School 2024 Announced! Events, Giveaways, Fellowship!

LAST UPDATED: 8.15.24 @ 7PM You have now received 2 OU Mass Emails from us regarding the new year, opportunities, our venue, and now our…

ecciAugust 11, 2024

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OU ECCI Summer 2024 Newsletter, Spring Recap, and Fall Preview

For the past 4 semesters I've produced an academic report card start providing more visibility within our program to you the supporters and viewers. However,…

ecciJuly 16, 2024

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Senior Spotlight: Kaleb Slawson

OU Esports has been an incredibly positive influence on Kaleb “Slawdini” Slawson, captain of the Super Smash Bros. team, Super Smash Bros. ambassador, and former…

ecciMay 3, 2024