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Oklahoma University OU ranks No. 1 per capita in the nation among all comprehensive public universities in National Merit Scholars. This year, one out of every 15 freshmen entering OU direct from high school is a National Scholar. The 1999-00 freshmen class includes 10 National Scholars, including 134 National Merit Scholars. More than 800 National Scholars are currently enrolled at OU.

Several university programs and facilities, including the petroleum engineering, and weather prediction programs, are nationally recognized for their excellence. The Department of Botany and Microbiology has the largest regional resource for naive flora. With over 2.6 million volumes, the University of Oklahoma Libraries are the largest in the state and the Laurence S. Youngblood Energy Library is one of the top petroleum geology libraries in the nation.

Landscaping and architecture are highlights of the campus. No matter what the season, the north and south ovals are always decorated with intricate floral designs. Many of the buildings throughout the campus are designed in a unique "prairie gothic style of architecture.

OU has a long tradition of outstanding sports teams. OU athletic teams have won 19 National Championships and 160 Conference Championships and have produced 64 All-Americans and 43 Academic All-Americans. Additionally, six athletes have been named Conference Athlete of the Year and 13 players or coaches have been inducted into the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame. For athletic scheduling and ticket information, call the OU Athletic Ticket Office at (405)325-2424, the OU Media Relations Department at 1-800-325-8231.

For information about admission to OU or to arrange for a campus tour, call (800)234-6868 or (405)325-1188. Visitors can also drop by OU's Visitor Center in Jacobson Hall, located at the corner of Boyd Street and University Boulevard.


Our Website:www.ou.edu/

Come visit us in Norman, Oklahoma

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Sam Noble-Oklahoma Museum of Natural History

In 1899, the Territorial Legislature of the future state of Oklahoma mandated the founding of a natural history museum on the campus of the University of the Territory of Oklahoma in Norman, now the University of Oklahoma. The 195,000

Norman, OK Museums

Cobblestone Creek Golf Course

Narrow fairways and rolling greens challenge golfers on this new 9 hole executive course. After playing a round of golf, you'll enjoy the fantastic food and spirits at Cobblestone Creek club house. Order your favorite treats at the grill &

Norman, OK Golf Courses

The Perfect Swing

Welcome to The Perfect Swing Family Fun Center, Norman's premier establishment for year-round fun. We offer fun activities for kids from ages 2 to 92. From the city'

Norman, OK Fun Centers

Firehouse Art Center

The Firehouse Art Center is Normans center for visual arts education, offering a gallery, gift shop and classes for adults and children. Housed in a 1946 fire station, the art center includes a clay studio complete with a fireman'

Norman, OK Arts

The Moore-Lindsay House Historical Museum

This gracious Queen Anne style house, built in 1900, was purchased by the city of Norman in 1971. Focusing on the history of Cleveland County from the Land Run of 1889 to Statehood in 1907, the house was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

Norman, OK Museums

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Langston University

Founded in 1897 and the only historically black college in the state. ...