At Oklahoma, we continue our mission to provide a well-rounded experience for our student-athletes, enabling them to leave Norman as champions both on and off the field of competition. Some continue to inspire us in their respective sports. Some win Super Bowls or World Series. Some become doctors, lawyers or teachers. Many become champions in their new journey. Many change the world.
Here are some of the stories of Sooners, both past and present, who are changing the world for the better.
Here are some of the stories of Sooners, both past and present, who are changing the world for the better.
"Today isn't just a moment. It is one small step of a movement that we will continue to be catalysts."
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"I am cutting into this profession, and I am looking for the sicknesses, I’m looking for the breaks in the bones, I’m looking for the issues that need to be fixed. And I’m working on fixing them. Right now, I’m trying to fix things from the inside out."
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After coming forward as "Athlete A" in 2018, Nichols has been an inspiration to many. On June 24, 'Athlete A' a Netflix documentary will document her courageous decision.
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Young continues to leave his mark through efforts in communities like his hometown of Norman. A current mission is to ensure the voice of African Americans is heard through voting.
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Before his time a Sooner has come to an end, Sylvie has already began leading change on campus and across the local community. More on his plan for change and a better tomorrow.
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Due to the NBA's season suspension and hourly employees missing out on pay, Griffin has donated $100,000 to workers inside the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit to help cover costs.
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Back in September 2019, Hield took a leading role in assisting with the cleanup and recovery efforts of the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian. The OU basketball star took it upon himself to be a prominent voice in directing financial assistance and supplies to the area.
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Volleyball standout, Ashlynn Dunbar, is making her voice heard by attending peaceful protests and having powerful conversations with SoonerSports.TV's Jessica Coody and Meg McDonald.
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Francie Ekwerekwu, OU volleyball lettewinner, is driven to helping children of parents who are incarcerated due to her personal experience. The Oklahoma City attorney currently represents The Education and Employment Ministry (TEEM) community sentencing clients in Oklahoma County family court, walking them through such issues as child custody, paternity and divorce.
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An OU game-changing supporter and tennis letterwinner, Tim Headington, was a producer and financier for the powerful film, 'Miss Juneteenth'. Headington remains passionate to share stories that will provide hope and challenge the human spirit towards a better tomorrow.
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Rooted in her desire to help and care for others, Kellogg recently graduated from OU’s College of Law and is pursuing a career in public defense. She wants to ensure support and represent those who do not have a voice in her community.
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For the month of June, Lauren Chamberlain is dedicating 100% of proceeds from her online store to go directly to paying back taxes on Black owned homes in East OKC.
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