Seven students participate in the OMRF Summer Scholar Program, forerunner of the Fleming Scholar Program
In 1957, seven students participated in the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation Summer Scholar Program which was originated by…
Dr Leonard Eliel was appointed Director of Research at OMRF
In 1956, Dr. Leonard Eliel, previously head of the cancer section at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF),…
Dr. Mary Carpenter became the first female member of OMRFï¾’s scientific staff
In 1954, Dr. Mary Carpenter became the first female member of OMRFï¾’s scientific staff when she joined the…
Boxing champion Sugar Ray Robinson defended his crown in Oklahoma City with $5,000 from proceeds going to OMRF
On Apr. 9, 1951, world boxing champion Sugar Ray Robinson defended his crown in Oklahoma City by knocking…
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation began treating some of the state’s sickest children, most suffering from leukemia, in it’s research hospital
From 1951 to 1976, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) treated some of the state’s sickest children, most…
The OMRF research building was dedicated
On Dec. 17, 1950, five thousand Oklahomans attended an Open House for a newly dedicated OMRF research building….
Sir Alexander Fleming dedicated Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation’s yet-to-be-completed building
On Jul. 4, 1949, Sir Alexander Fleming, the scientist who discovered penicillin, made his first visit to the…
Governor Roy J Turner launched a fund drive that spanned all 77 of Oklahoma’s counties
In 1947, Governor Roy J. Turner launched a fund drive that spanned all 77 of Oklahoma’s counties. By…
The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation was founded
On Aug. 28, 1946, Oklahomaï¾’s Secretary of State Frank C. Carter granted the charter of the Oklahoma Medical…
The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation articles of incorporation were signed
On Aug. 3, 1946, the articles of incorporation were signed by Governor Roy J. Turner that established the…
University of Oklahoma Medical School Alumni Association studied possibility of establishing a research facility in Oklahoma
In 1944, the University of Oklahoma Medical School Alumni Association studied possibility of establishing a research facility in…
The University of Oklahoma’s Biological Sciences building was completed
In 1935, the University of Oklahoma’s Biological Sciences building was completed. Today, this public university enrolls 29,000 students…
The University of Oklahoma’s Pharmacy building (Sutton Hall) was completed
On Aug. 1, 1925, the University of Oklahoma’s Pharmacy Building (Sutton Hall) was completed. In 1893, the Pharmacy…
Memorial Arches chemistry building was completed
In 1916, the Memorial Arches chemistry building was built on the University of Oklahoma (OU) campus. The class…
Norman Territorial University (University of Central Oklahoma) was founded
On Dec. 24, 1890, the University of Central Oklahoma was founded by the Oklahoma Territorial Legislature as the…