OU Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Amy Thompson, students Shelby Porta, Ben Kapanka, Pablo Foster and Honors College Dean Graeme Harper are pictured in front of a 1928 Dodge Victory, outside Oak View Hall. The Honors College purchased the vintage vehicle thanks to a generous donation from Frank Rewold & Sons, and it now graces many university events, from commencement ceremonies to parades to alumni gatherings.
August 11, 2025
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On August 5, The Honors College hosted an open house for incoming students and supporters as more than 200 people came to Oak View Hall for an afternoon of yard games, craft stations, snacks and mingling.
OU Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Amy Thompson and OU’s mascot, Grizz, were among the attendees.
The Honors College expects to welcome approximately 700 freshman students this fall, a more than 40% increase over last year.
“Honors College staff totally enjoyed spending time with incoming students and their families,” said Honors College Dean Graeme Harper. “And it was mutual, I think. Such a great event!”
Students automatically qualify to join The Honors College if they have earned a GPA of 3.7 or above. Students who have a GPA between 3.5 and 3.69 can apply to join The Honors College. Learn more about The Honors College at xlqx.net/hc.