The University of Oklahoma was founded in 1890 and held its first classes in 1892 under its first president David Ross Boyd. In 1893, the university built its first building, which burned down in 1903. However, President Boyd continued educating students. In 1932, 167 acres was added to the university. David Boren was elected president in 1994 and has raised over $500 million for the university in the last 15 years. In 2011, the University of Oklahoma was ranked number one among public universities for freshman National Merit Scholars.

1. The University of Oklahoma was founded in 1890. The University's first president was David Ross Boyd, who was elected in August 1892, 15 years before statehood.

2. In 1893 the first university building was built. In 1903 that building built in Norman burnt down. However according to records, President Boyd continued education in the University.

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4. David Boren was elected in 1994. He is the current president of the University and has raised over 500 million dollars in the last 15 years.The University has raised over 500 million dollars under Boren.

5. In 1953-1957 OU held a 47 game winning streak under Bud Wilkinson.Oklahoma athletics have been dominant, winning many championships in all sports, especially football.

6. Key Person 5 University founded. 1890 Building fire in Norman. 1903 167 acres added. 1932 47 game win-streak 1953 David Boren elected. 1994 Most National Merit Scholars. 2011

7. In 1932 ,167 acres was added to Oklahoma University. This land is the South Oval, and was added under William Bizzell, many important buildings are on this land including Bizzell Library. Poster Project:

8. In 2011 University of Oklahoma has been awarded as now number one among all public universities in freshman National Merit Scholars. Key Event 6