Summary:
- The University of Oklahoma has opened McCasland Hall, a new 560-bed residence hall funded by a $10 million gift from the McCasland Foundation, marking the first phase of the university’s First-Year Housing Master Plan to modernize student living.
- McCasland Hall features amenities designed to support academic success and community engagement, including a coffee shop, study and multipurpose rooms, a storm shelter, and recreational spaces, serving the record 6,229-strong Class of 2029.
- The McCasland Foundation’s long-term partnership with OU spans over 50 years, with significant contributions across athletics, engineering, business, fine arts, libraries, and energy programs, reinforcing its strategic role in the university’s growth.
Original article:
https://ou.edu/news/articles/2025/september/ou-celebrates-opening-of-mccasland-hall
