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The UCO Foundation and UCO Alumni Engagement support the transformative experience of the University of Central Oklahoma on its students and community and engage a robust, worldwide community of more than 110,000 alumni, donors and friends.

Through programs, resources and engagement opportunities, we help our alumni and friends enjoy lifelong relationships with UCO and with each other, sharing their love for Central and discovering the power of philanthropy.

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2024 Homecoming

Highway to Homecoming

UCO's 2024 Homecoming, Highway to Homecoming, is right around the corner!

Join UCO Alumni Engagement for events from Oct. 22-26. The event-filled week will end with a Homecoming Festival and Tailgate before the Bronchos take on the Pittsburg State Gorillas at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. Event schedule:

Student Leadership Reunion By invitation only
Golden Bronchos Reunion Brunch
Distinguished Alumni Awards Registration required
Bronchtoberfest
Alumni Tailgate

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Vice President Named

UCO President Appoints Vice Presidents for Advancement, Transformative Leadership

UCO President Todd G. Lamb made a pair of executive appointments this month, naming Allen Wright as the university’s new vice president for Advancement and Art Cotton as UCO’s first vice president for Transformative Leadership.

As the vice president for Advancement, Wright will lead UCO’s fundraising efforts through the UCO Foundation and alumni engagement initiatives. He brings more than 30 years of experience in fundraising, philanthropy and public and government relations to the UCO executive team.

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Alumnus Named Regent

UCO Alumnus Thoms Kupiec, Ph.D. Appointed to RUSO Board of Regents

UCO alumnus Thomas Kupiec, Ph.D., was recently appointed to fill an unexpired term on the Regional University System of Oklahoma (RUSO) Board of Regents.

Kupiec graduated from Central with a Bachelor of Science in chemistry and a Master of Education in chemistry education. He continued his education by earning his Ph.D. in pharmaceutical science.

“As a UCO alumnus, I am honored to serve on the RUSO Board,” Kupiec said. “Central set a foundation for me and my career, and I am excited to give back.”

Alumni Feature

Three UCO alumni represented Team USA at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris and through their hard work and dedication have medaled.

Evan Medell (B.B.A, '20)—Taekwondo, won the bronze medal
Jeremy Campbell (B.S., '24)—Track and Field, won the gold medal in Discus
Derek Loccident (B.S., ‘22)—Track and Field, took home two silver medals in the Long Jump and High Jump

The Women's Sitting Volleyball team, which trains at the UCO Wellness Center, won the gold medal. Several members of the team have attended classes at UCO. Kat King, the athletic trainer for the Women’s Sitting Volleyball team, is another UCO alumna participating in the Paris games.

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