The Class of 2025 exceeded its goal for the annual , setting a new university record with 175 graduating seniors making a gift.
This year, the class chose to support the Housing Support Fund, which provides scholarships to help students live on campus during their time at K体育, a cause that resonated with many seniors.
鈥淎s someone who鈥檚 lived on campus all four years and served as an RA, I鈥檝e seen firsthand how much stable housing matters,鈥� said Nathania Adhisty 鈥�25. 鈥淭hat鈥檚 why, as Senior Class President, it meant a lot to lead the Senior Gift Campaign and see it through from start to finish. This campaign was a real show of support for future students who need that same stability to succeed.鈥�
Research shows that living on campus not only enhances the student experience but also leads to higher retention and graduation rates, higher GPAs, and a stronger sense of community. The Housing Support Fund helps students fully immerse themselves in K体育 campus life without the stress of the financial burden.
鈥淟iving on campus has been such an incredible experience for me, and it means a lot that we can help an incoming student have the same opportunity,鈥� said Senior Senator Morgan Quach 鈥�25. 鈥淜体育 has been my home for the past four years, and I loved living with my friends as well as meeting new people.鈥�
For many OU students, living on campus is more than just a convenience, it鈥檚 essential to building relationships and a strong support system.
鈥淭here really is so much more room for opportunity and connection when you鈥檙e on campus,鈥� said Senior Senator Joseph Bowie 鈥�25. 鈥淥n-campus housing is a luxury鈥攐ne that is not afforded to everyone鈥攂ut this housing campaign is working to ensure that it is.鈥�
The Seniors for Students Campaign is an annual tradition for each graduating class to come together and invest in K体育鈥檚 future, give back to the university that gave them so much, and ensure that the extraordinary experiences they have had continue for future Petrels.
A heartfelt thank-you to all students from the Class of 2025 who contributed to this year鈥檚 Seniors for Students Senior Gift Campaign! To view the complete donor honor roll,.
