Departmental News

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K20 and OU Esports Collaboration

Oklahoma public schools statewide have entered into the world of Esports. This has been made possible by organizations around the state providing the resources necessary…

Genevieve BackesJune 2, 2022

Departmental News Reviews Spotlights

The Importance of Community in Esports & Gaming, a Tribute to Drake “Dr. Ake” Brooks

Baby Moog, circa 1987 in West Germany with my Whiz Kid. When I first sat down to research and develop gaming and esports community structure…

ecciMay 10, 2022

Departmental News Interviews Student Spotlights

Student Spotlight: Matthew Miller

The Graduating Stream DirectorMatthew Miller, the Stream Director for OU Esports and a senior meteorology major, has developed his love for streaming through his time…

Genevieve BackesMay 5, 2022

Departmental News End of Year Event Coverage

End of Year Bash

OU Esports held its End of Year Bash this weekend, celebrating the year’s achievements and allowing students to gather and play games together before dead…

Will EdmondsMay 3, 2022

Departmental News Event Coverage News Student Programming

OU Esports Hosts Sooner Spring Clash Tournament

The University of Oklahoma hosted the first Sooner Spring Clash tournament in the Armory on Friday, April 22. Sooner Spring Clash was a two-day Esports…

Genevieve BackesApril 25, 2022

Departmental News Event Coverage Fund Raising News Student Programming

OU Giving Day Round Up

OU Giving Day was held on April 14, 2022, an event to encourage donations to a wide variety of departments and organizations across OU. OU…

Genevieve BackesApril 21, 2022

Departmental News Spotlights

Student Spotlight: Zachary Satz

The Graduating Marketing DirectorFor Zach Satz, the Marketing Director for OU Esports and a senior art, technology and culture major in the College of Fine…

April 13, 2022

Departmental News Spotlights Student Programming

Solidus Scholarship Awardees – The First Class

Forest Dayne “Solidus” Sharp was a huge influence in the gaming community at OU, in Norman and across the state of Oklahoma. He is largely…

ecciApril 12, 2022

Departmental News Fund Raising Spotlights Student Programming

OU Giving Day April 14, 2022 – A Day of University Wide Fundraising

On April 14, 2022 The University of Oklahoma will launch it's annual philanthropic day of giving aimed at supporting our programming across the entire surface…

ecciApril 11, 2022

Departmental News Interviews Spotlights Student Spotlights

Student Spotlight: Michela Thompson

Michela Thompson, a senior public relations major at the University of Oklahoma and the current News and Media Director, has been a mainstay at the…

Emiliano Cardenas RamosJanuary 31, 2022

Back to School Departmental News Event Coverage

300+ Students and $4000+ in Prizes at OU Gaming Club Back to School Event

After the first full week of classes, the University of Oklahoma’s Gaming Club had its back to school weekend, a three day event filled with…

Emiliano Cardenas RamosSeptember 3, 2021

Back to School Departmental News Event Coverage

Back to School 2021! Events, Giveaways, Fellowship!

LAST UPDATED: 8.25.21 @ 5PM Make no mistake, the last 18 months have been chaotic for the entire world. All of us want to believe…

ecciAugust 20, 2021

Departmental News News

State of Esports & Gaming at OU – Fall 2021 Edition

Last year was transformative for OU's esports and gaming developments with three major milestones. First, the departmentalization of the OU Esports Club into "Esports &…

ecciAugust 12, 2021

Departmental News Interviews

Student Spotlight: Josh “Coach Thumper” Riesenberg

talks about gaming, his history with the club, and the next chapter of OU Esports into its new era. Josh joined the OU esports club…

Emily PerezJuly 29, 2021

Departmental News Interviews Spotlights

Student Spotlight: Kara Brightwell

talks about her history with OU Esports, the importance of the organization, and the impact of charity at a local level. Originally a casual member,…

Anita LyMay 13, 2021

Departmental News News Our Teams Spotlights

Red Bull Campus Clutch Comes to Oklahoma

by Red Bull aims to support university students and elevate them at the worldwide stage.Riot Games’s hit new shooter, Valorant, gets its biggest collegiate tournament…

Anita LyApril 1, 2021

Breaking News Departmental News Local News News Spotlights

BREAKING: OU Esports Announces Solidus Scholarships Starting in 2021

The University of Oklahoma will be offering scholarships for students “as soon as Spring 2021” according to a press release from the university. The press release,…

Anita LyMarch 3, 2021

Departmental News Interviews Spotlights

Senior Spotlight: President Jasmine Graves

Graves discusses her journey with the club, its future, and the impact OU Esports has had personally -- and on campus. The OU Esports Club…

Anita LyFebruary 22, 2021

Departmental News Event Coverage

HSA x OU Among US Event Brings OU Gamers New and Old Together

November the 19th saw a duo emerge to host a community night based around Among Us, a game of tasks, deception, and calling people out…

Anita LyDecember 2, 2020

Departmental News News Spotlights

OU Endorses Esports, Names Mike Aguilar Director of Esports

has created a Director of Esports and Co-Curricular Innovation role and appointed Mike “Moog” Aguilar, Lead Advisor for the OU Esports Club, to the position.…

Anita LyOctober 7, 2020