Weekly star parties to view celestial sites, hosted by the OU Department of Physics and Astronomy, will begin Wednesday.

Students must reserve seat to bipartisan dinner and discussion by Friday.

Education students can have the opportunity to spend five weeks this summer teaching elementary school children in France if they submit their application by Feb. 24.

Jack Zarrow, noted philanthropist and brother of the man for whom OU’s Zarrow Hall is named, died Thursday at 86 years old.

The OU Police Department officer of the year burst through the lobby door, crossing the area in two powerful steps. He gave a firm handshake and brief introduction before leading a tour before one could return any of his energy. Because of this energy and attitude, OUPD awarded Detective Chris Patison the officer of the year award at its 15th annual awards banquet Jan. 19, according to a press release.

Several OU students, some with the help of an OU class, have started training to prepare for the marathon that will circle Oklahoma City in April.

The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education approved a budget request Thursday that will give $500,000 to increase the number of students admitted to the OU College of Medicine, pending approval by the legislature.

A 2-year-old program to bridge the cultural gap for Chinese exchange students at OU has been given its own space to expand and eventually accommodate any interested student.

An OU professor is leading the fight to prevent the renovation of a British literary landmark.

This past January saw pleasant weather but has raised concerns about how such warm weather will effect the coming season.