Charles and Peggy Stephenson of Tulsa, whose $6 million gift in 2002 helped build the Stephenson Research and Technology Center, have made a $15 million commitment for a new Life Sciences Research Center that also will be located on the University Research Campus.

Latest News/Events

NOAA Hosts Hazardous Weather Forecasting Experiment in New National Weather Center (May 14, 2007)

“Geochip Detects Functional Genes and Processes” (May 1, 2007)

Past News/Events

“Porter wins overall Innovator award: Center for the Creation of Economic Wealth founding director helped OU spin off more than 30 start-ups” (Apr 6, 2007)

“Students compete in Big 12 business” (Mar 9, 2007)

“State funds readied for early stage tech firms” (Mar 1, 2007)

“OU grad works to build a tech-based economy ” (Feb 25, 2007)

“State tech startups hear upbeat message of potential for success” (Feb 22, 2007)

“Journal Record names Innovator award winners” (Feb 12, 2007)

“Israelis delegation visits University of Oklahoma” (Jan 24, 2007)

“State impresses Israeli observers ” (Jan 23, 2007)

“OU scientist works to help weather the storm ahead ” (Jan 22, 2007)

“Cutting 'EDGE' development -- Creation, $150 million funding of research endowment tops 2006 technology news ” (Jan 2, 2007)

“OU official urges state to build industries” (Aug 2, 2006)

“It takes a VILLAGE -- Concept unites entrepreneurs, mentors in idea-rich climate” (Aug 2, 2006)

“OU among schools leading industry initiative” (Jun 25, 2006)

“New OU center has mission to grow state economy” (Jun 18, 2006)

“OU center seeking interns” (Jun 16, 2006)

“Getting computers to respond is an art” (May 16, 2006)

“Sending a call out to all visionaries and innovators” (May 7, 2006)

“DNA research: How's your zebrafish?” (Apr 25, 2006)

“Biotechnology research helps improve lives” (Apr 23, 2006)

“Nanotechnology gets boost from state group” (Apr 23, 2006)

“OU facility ready to grow” (Apr 23, 2006)

“Technology center plans for growth” (Apr 23, 2006)

“Norman makes waves as radar research site -- City gave birth to landmark weather technology” (Apr 23, 2006)

“OU prof works to aid hearing” (Apr 10, 2006)

“OU Honors Inventors” (Mar 30, 2006)

“Concepts could net cash for students -- Contest finalists announced” (Mar 24, 2006)

“OU receives EPA grant -- Award is one of 14 totaling $5 million to study environment” (Mar 19, 2006)

“Big money for little research project” (Mar 17, 2006)

“Two Partners Place” (Mar 16, 2006)

“Professor's radar ideas make waves -- Chickasha university's new units may be beginning of advanced statewide system.” (Mar 14, 2006)

“'This is where the weather happens'” (Mar 10, 2006)

“New radar system installed above Chickasha campus” (Mar 10, 2006)

“The next big thing” (Feb 27, 2006)

“OCAST seeks to double its efforts for state projects” (Feb 26, 2006)

“Venture capital fund starts with $20 million -- Young investment bankers find city responsive” (Feb 17, 2006)

“Researchers react” (Feb 2, 2006)

“OU Research Takes a Classical Turn” (Jan 30, 2006)

“Is it live, or is it digital sculpture?” (Jan 27, 2006)

“Stain fighters -- Polymer coats protect fabrics at nano levels” (Jan 24, 2006)

“The Inside Story at Stephenson” (Jan 15, 2006)