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OU Cuts 15 Staff Amid $20.5M Athlete Compensation Plan

5/24/2025

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The University of Oklahoma's athletic department is making tough cuts, laying off around 15 staff members—5% of its workforce. This restructuring comes as the school prepares for a significant $20.5 million compensation plan for student-athletes, a response to new legal changes in college sports that take effect on July 1.

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The University of Oklahoma's athletic department is making tough cuts, laying off around 15 staff members—5% of its workforce. This restructuring comes as the school prepares for a significant $20.5 million compensation plan for student-athletes, a response to new legal changes in college sports that take effect on July 1.