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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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Shattering the Stereotype of the “Lazy Gamer”

One of the strongest stereotypes of gamers is that we are lazy and spend all of our time playing video games. However, one OU freshman…

Nora ReeseDecember 15, 2025

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Student Spotlight: Sam Graziano

Sam “SAMaritan” Graziano has been nothing short of a pillar in OU Esports & Co-CurricularInnovation since he joined the organization. His time as the Production…

Will EdmondsDecember 9, 2025

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Student Spotlight: Parker Vint

Parker Vint is a student from Edmond, Oklahoma, and is stewardship personified. Vint spent his educational career exploring his interests and finding a passion for…

Emily PerezDecember 2, 2025

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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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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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Nintendo Switch 2 Direct: What We Know, One Month Later

On April 2nd, Nintendo held the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, showcasing the new system and its upcoming library. The Switch 2 is an improvement upon…

ecciMay 7, 2025

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Where We Are On the Nintendo Switch 2

On January 16th, 2025, at 7:00am CST, Nintendo gave the public a first look at the successor of the Switch, the Switch 2. The Switch…

ecciFebruary 21, 2025

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OU Esports Invests in Esports Coach Development with FITGMR Certifications

Two OU Esports coaches received official certifications, paid for by the school, ahead of the 2024-2025 competitive season, marking a step forward in the growth…

ecciOctober 8, 2024

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Disney Invests Into Epic Games

A major entertainment outlet is making its way into the gaming industry following another massive year of growth in the space. The Walt Disney Company…

Jack LedermanFebruary 14, 2024

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OUMM: Winter Break 2023 Updates Supplemental

Happy Holidays OU Gamers! Congratulations on another semester completed! We’re starting the break with some awareness on several fronts. First, if you’re a Minecraft player,…

ecciDecember 17, 2023

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University of Oklahoma Receives Collegiate Esports Program of The Year Award

https://www.ou.edu/studentaffairs/about-us/departments/marketing-and-communications/articles/2023/december/ou-receives-global-esports-award

ecciDecember 4, 2023

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Esports Bedlam: sponsored by OU Price College of Business announcement

Graphics created by Parasol and Malisa, outreach for Gamers of OSU OU Esports and Gamers of OSU will host their sixth annual Esports Bedlam: sponsored…

Genevieve BackesNovember 9, 2023

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Fall 2023 Competitive Preview

The 2023-2024 Academic Year is shaping up to be exciting for the OU Esports competitive teams.With new teams, a new space to compete and Red…

Will EdmondsSeptember 20, 2023

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OU Esports & FITGMR Partnership Announced!

https://www.einpresswire.com/article/640800350/university-of-oklahoma-esports-co-curricular-innovation-ou-ecci-announces-a-strategic-partnership-with-fitgmr

ecciJune 22, 2023