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University of Oklahoma Press

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Publishing arm of the University of Oklahoma

The University of Oklahoma Press (OU Press) is the publishing arm of the University of Oklahoma. Founded in 1929 by the fifth president of the University of Oklahoma, William Bennett Bizzell, it was the first university press to be established in the American Southwest.2 It was founded by William Bizzell.1 It is headquartered in Norman.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

The University of Oklahoma Press (OU Press) is the publishing arm of the University of Oklahoma. Founded in 1929 by the fifth president of the University of Oklahoma, William Bennett Bizzell, it was the first university press to be established in the American Southwest.2

The story

Founded by William Bizzell.1

Leadership

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