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ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø named to Colleges of Distinction

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø has been recognized for offering a transformative undergraduate experience by the Colleges of Distinction. For the 2025-2026 academic year, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø has been named a College of Distinction, a prestigious designation awarded to schools whose commitment to engaged, experiential education sets them apart.

This recognition is based on Colleges of Distinction’s unique evaluating criteria known as the “Four Distinctions: Engaged Students, Great Teaching, Vibrant Community, and Successful Outcomes.” Through extensive research and interviews, Colleges of Distinction identifies institutions that make a meaningful impact on students’ lives.

Colleges of Distinction badge“ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø has crafted a campus culture where students are empowered to take ownership of their learning,â€� said Tyson Schritter, chief operating officer at Colleges of Distinction. “Its programs reflect the kind of innovation and intentionality that prepare students for life after graduation.â€�

Unlike rankings that focus on prestige-driven metrics, Colleges of Distinction highlights schools that champion educational impact. That includes everything from collaborative projects and undergraduate research, to global learning, and internships. ºÚÁϳԹÏ꿉۪s inclusion is a result of its commitment to these high-impact practices and the personalized support it offers students throughout their college journey.

“We are so excited for ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø to be recognized as a College of Distinction because their values are a direct reflection of the hallmarks of the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø experience—students engaged in all aspects of campus, faculty who care deeply and teach dynamically, a strong sense of community belonging, and building a successful career after graduation,â€� says Ginger Fay, vice president of enrollment at OU. “At ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, we say ‘Make a life. Make a living. Make a difference,’ and this recognition demonstrates that our students are doing exactly that.â€�

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