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Alumni Spotlight

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By Trevor Tyle

Grit and Grace

HRD alumna’s resilience leads to unlikely success story

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Building Connections Beyond the Classroom

Early Childhood Education Alumnus creates home visit program in his elementary school: Pizza with the Principal

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Years in the Making

OU Alumna Makes Decade-long Dream of Doctorate in Counseling a Reality

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Coming Full Circle

OU alumna returns to campus and combines her passions of mental health care and education to earn a dual degree in counseling.

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'Leaning' into Human Resources

How an HRD Alumna Turned Opportunities into an Occupation

Image of Maria Kopicki, pursued a new career in real estate and soon-after founded a nonprofit organization

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‘Evolving’ Beyond the Classroom

Two-time SEHS graduate combines her passions for education and real estate to give back

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Decades of Devotion Lead to Continued Success for OU Counseling Alumna

After more than 22 years as an educator, OU counseling alumna Angie Niforos continues to raise the bar for herself and her students.

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Virtues and Values Lead Alumnus to Career in Special Education

Alumnus finds calling through supporting students impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorder

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