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08/27/2026

The Division of Access & Opportunity social media accounts are being discontinued as its programs transition to their new university homes. While these accounts will no longer be active, all programs and services will continue without interruption.

Stay connected, find updates, resources and contact information through the following websites:

Military Connected and Veteran Student Success Center - https://www.ou.edu/studentlife/mvc
Accessibility and Disability Resource Center - https://www.ou.edu/adrc
Testing Center - https://www.ou.edu/studentaffairs/testing-center
First-Generation Student Initiatives - https://www.ou.edu/provost/student-success/first-generation
TRIO Programs, including Project Threshold, McNair Scholars Program and Upward Bound - https://www.ou.edu/provost/student-success/trio
Please bookmark these websites and follow the below university channels for future information and announcements.

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08/07/2026

As part of a planned leadership transition, Vice President Belinda Higgs Hyppolite has announced her planned resignation from the University of Oklahoma, effective in December. With this transition, the university will maintain and enhance the entire suite of services and programs currently housed within the Division of Access and Opportunity to realign them with Student Affairs and Academic Affairs beginning this fall.

We are committed to a thoughtful transition that maintains the high level of service our students expect. Below is a comprehensive list of services under the Division of Access and Opportunity and where the services and their staff will align.

Effective at the start of the Fall 2026 semester:

🔴 Division of Student Affairs will oversee the Military Connected and Veteran Student Success Center, the Accessibility and Disability Resource Center, and Testing Center services. ADRC and Testing Center services on the OU Health and OU-Tulsa campuses will continue to be administered through their respective Student Affairs offices.

🔴 Office of Academic Affairs (Norman campus) will oversee First-Generation Student Initiatives and TRIO programs, including Project Threshold, McNair Scholars Program, and Upward Bound.

🔴 Campus events that have been coordinated by the Division of Access and Opportunity, including Neighborhood Table and CommunitiTea, will continue and will be administered by the appropriate university departments.

Dr. Hyppolite will remain in her role through the end of the calendar year to oversee a thoughtful transition and ensure continuity for students, faculty, and staff. Additional operational information will be shared with employees and campus stakeholders as implementation continues.

08/02/2026

Happy August, Sooners! ☝️

We are so excited to welcome our students back to campus over the next few weeks and see our buildings full again!

07/15/2026

Division of Access & Opportunity Staff Spotlight: Justin Cook

For Justin Cook, supporting student veterans and military-connected students is a mission rooted in connection, guidance, and service.

As Veteran Success Coordinator, Justin is here to help students navigate the transition from military life to higher education, connecting them with resources, reducing barriers, and helping them build confidence as they pursue their goals.

That spirit of service comes from lived experience. Justin was also a student at OU. He has traveled to 48 states and 13 countries. He was working in a control tower on 9/11. And he is focused on supporting the next generation of leaders and helping them write their next chapter.

As a former student, Justin spent much of his time at Bizzell Memorial Library and Couch Center. Today, he enjoys connecting with students and colleagues in the Oklahoma Memorial Union, where community and conversation come together.

Outside of work, you’ll find him traveling, spending time with family, golfing, or practicing archery with his daughter.

Lead on, Justin!

07/04/2026

Happy Fourth, Sooners! 🇺🇸

From all of us at the OU Division of Access & Opportunity, we wish you a safe and memorable Independence Day!

06/22/2026

Peaceful summer days on campus >>>

😌

📸 Jonathan Kyncl

05/20/2026

Stuck to the grind and turned dreams into reality.

Congrats, Class of 2026. We are so proud of you and can't wait to see everything you'll do. Boomer! ☝️

05/13/2026

THEY DID IT!!! 🎓

Congratulations to our OU-Tulsa 2026 graduates! We had an amazing time celebrating them Tuesday evening at OU's first of many Commencement ceremonies this week! SO PROUD! 🥹

05/11/2026

It's officially FINALS WEEK at The University of Oklahoma and we're sending nothing but good vibes to our students!

Best of luck, Sooners!!! ☝️

05/08/2026

One week away from celebrating the Class of 2026!

OU's complete Spring 2026 Commencement guide + dates/times for all ceremonies can be found here: ou.edu/commencement

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