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CLUTCH Intramurals Under New Leadership

If you’re looking for something fun to do this semester, look no further than CLUTCH Intramurals. The semester-long tournament hosted by OU Esports & Co-Curricular…

Kate LeachSeptember 22, 2026

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ECCI Version 2.0.0

Almost ten years have passed since Director Mike “Moog” Aguilar started his efforts towards what became the University of Oklahoma’s Department of Esports and Co-Curricular…

Nora ReeseSeptember 17, 2026

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OU Gaming Club Hosts Back to School 2026

The OU Gaming Club hosted its annual Back to School event from Friday, August 28th through the 29th and saw its biggest new year campaign…

Will EdmondsSeptember 2, 2026

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Splatoon’s Revival in OU Esports

The “Splatoon” series has had a rocky introduction to the University of Oklahoma’s Esports roster. In June of 2025, the “Splatoon 3” team at OU…

Leo KalejaiyeApril 2, 2026

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Student Spotlight: Matt Nguyen

Through his time at OU, Matt Nguyen has exemplified the OU Esports & Co-Curricular Innovation (OU ECCI) spirit of community. Though he only recently joined…

Nora ReeseMarch 26, 2026

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From Sub to Assistant Coach: Hunter Chavez

For an OU ECCI leadership success story, look no further than Hunter “Partyse” Chavez as assistant coach for the OU “Apex Legends” esports team. A…

Kate LeachMarch 25, 2026

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Student Spotlight: Mario Merenda

Mario Merenda was a senior in high school when he first played with an iRacing collegiate team through a loophole. The college series only needed…

Patrick WoodleyMarch 24, 2026

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OU ECCI Hosts Spring All Development Meeting

On Saturday, February 7th, OU Esports & Co-Curricular Innovation (OU ECCI) held the first annual Spring All Development meeting for its members in Adams Hall…

Will EdmondsFebruary 10, 2026

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Alumni Advisory Board Hosts Leadership Workshop

On Saturday, November 8th, the OU Esports & Co-Curricular Innovation Alumni Advisory Board held a workshop for student leaders within the organization. The attendees represented…

Kate LeachNovember 25, 2025

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The Gamertags of Sooner Esports

In the world of esports, “gamertags” are used to distinguish players from each other in a way that speaks to them as an individual. Names…

Patrick WoodleyNovember 13, 2025

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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…