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The OU team of Eli Burtrum, a sophomore education major from Joplin, Missouri, and Aaron Ruby, a sophomore psychology major from Birmingham, England, won the 2026 Pi Kappa Delta National Debate Championship this past weekend at Missouri State University! #ouforevermore

Great universities are shaped by great teachers. At Ottawa University, faculty mentor students, challenge ideas, and help shape the leaders our world needs. Academic ambition grows when students are encouraged to ask big questions and pursue meaningful work. #ouforevermore

Opportunity doesn’t happen by accident — it happens through people. Faculty and staff at Ottawa University work every day to remove barriers, encourage growth, and support student success. Their commitment helps students find not just education, but belonging. #OUForeverMore

On February 18-19, the Ottawa Music Department will be hosting nearly 500 regional high school students for the annual OU Jazz Festival. Check out the flyer for more information 🎶

Meet Hollie Peters, a sophomore on the Braves Volleyball team. "If it weren't for the scholarship I received, I would not be here. It has made me take the part of 'student' athlete much more serious." Opportunity creates confidence. Confidence creates possibility. #OUForeverMore

𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 Congratulations to Hailey Spring-Clark (‘24) for being named the Head Coach of the Neosho County Spirit! #ouforevermore

Many of our alumni remember a moment when someone at OU opened a door for them. A scholarship. A professor. A coach. A mentor. Expanding Opportunity means ensuring today’s students experience that same moment, the one that changes everything. #OUForeverMore #ExpandingOpportunity

Aaron Lewis is a sophomore member of the Braves basketball team from Houston, TX, majoring in Sports Leadership. Thanks to opportunity and support at OU Aaron is preparing for a career as an Athletic Director. This is what Expanding Opportunity looks like. #OUForeverMore

Alumni Day 🏀🎉 What a great day back on campus—cheering on the men’s and women’s basketball team and then catching up with fellow Braves at PrimeTime Grille. Nothing beats good hoops, good food, and even better company. Thanks to everyone who came out.

Coming soon… two new ways to stay connected with students, alumni, faculty, and leaders about opportunity, learning, purpose, and what’s possible when we share the OU experience – one story and one voice at a time. #ouforevermore #ottawauniversity

At the heart of "OU Forever More" are our students — their goals, their challenges, and their dreams. In the months ahead, we’ll be sharing stories that show how opportunity and support can change a life. #ouforevermore #ottawauniversity

Snow day at Ottawa University! ❄️

Ottawa University has always been more than a campus. It’s a community — shaped by students, alumni, faculty, and friends who believe in education with purpose. OU Forever More is about carrying that spirit forward. #ouforevermore #ottawauniversity

You’ll be seeing this logo more often this year. OU Forever More represents continuity, purpose, and promise — honoring OU’s legacy while investing in what comes next. Every element points forward. Every story matters. #OUForeverMore #OttawaUniversity @OttawaU

An Alumni Spotlight for Clarence Anderson ❗ Clarence is being inducted into the Southeast High School (Wichita) Hall of Fame tonight! Congratulations, Clarence! We are proud of you! #ouforevermore

OU Forever More is our commitment to the future of Ottawa University. These three pillars will guide us in preparing students to lead lives of significance. Over the coming months we’ll be sharing the stories behind this commitment. We hope you’ll join us. #ouforevermore

A new year brings new possibilities. OU Forever More represents our commitment to expanding opportunity, strengthening academic excellence, and elevating the student experience — now and for generations to come. Stay with us for more. #ouforevermore

First day back for students in 2026! #ouforevermore

Ottawa University is excited to welcome men’s and women’s basketball alumni back to campus for a special Braves Basketball Alumni Day on Saturday, February 7. Check out the link for more information: facebook.com/share/p/187N3W…

Merry Christmas 🎄