OU Colleges Tailor Career Support to Student Needs

Varying approaches help students at different schools find success

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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OU's colleges are taking diverse approaches to career support, with larger schools like the Gallogly College of Engineering offering extensive resources and smaller colleges like the Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts providing more personalized guidance. The goal is to meet the unique needs of students across the university's various academic programs.

Why it matters

As students navigate the job market, tailored career support can make a significant difference in their ability to find fulfilling work. OU's varied approach ensures all students, regardless of their field of study, have access to the resources they need to achieve their career aspirations.

The details

Larger colleges like Gallogly offer a career services center, resume workshops, mock interviews, and employer networking events. Smaller colleges take a more personalized approach, with advisors getting to know each student's interests and goals. The Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts, for example, helps students build professional portfolios and make connections in the arts community.

  • The OU Daily's Career Guide featuring this story was published on February 17, 2026.

The players

Gallogly College of Engineering

A large college within the University of Oklahoma that offers extensive career support resources for its students.

Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts

A smaller college within the University of Oklahoma that provides more personalized career guidance to its students.

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The takeaway

By tailoring career support to the unique needs of students in different academic programs, the University of Oklahoma is ensuring all Sooners have the resources they need to achieve their professional goals.