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Quick Facts
Location: Tulsa, Okla.
Founded: 1894
Enrollment: 3,811
Nickname: Golden Hurricane
Colors: Old Gold, Royal Blue, Crimson
Affiliation: NCAA Division 1, FBS Football
Conference: American Conference
Faculty Representative: Dr. Greg Gardner
VP/Director of Athletics: Justin Moore
Sports Offered:
Men (8) - Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Indoor Track & Field, Outdoor Track & Field, Soccer, Tennis
Women (10) - Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Indoor Track & Field, Outdoor Track & Field, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
Contact Information
Mailing Address:
Department of Intercollegiate Athletics
The University of Tulsa
800 S. Tucker Drive
Tulsa, OK 74104
Main Athletic Phone: 918.631.3112
FAQ
How many sports does The University of Tulsa sponsor?
18 sports, including 10 women and 8 men. The sports are: MEN – Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Indoor Track & Field, Outdoor Track & Field, Soccer, Tennis; WOMEN – Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Indoor Track & Field, Outdoor Track & Field, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
What and when was the first University athletic event?
The first athletic event in school history was a football game games in the fall term of 1895 under the previous school name of Henry Kendall College. The only game came against a nearby Indian University.
What conference is Tulsa a member of?
American Conference (since July 2014)
Why is Golden Hurricane the school's nickname?
The origination of The University of Tulsa nickname –– Golden Hurricane –– came In 1922. The football team began working out in the fall with a new nickname "Yellow Jackets." In the past, Tulsa had been named "Kendallites," "Presbyterians," Tigers," "Orange and Black," "Tulsans," and, of course, "Yellow Jackets.” Head Coach Howard Acher made a remark in practice about "roaring through opponents,” and at that point it was seriously considered to name the team "Golden Tornadoes". However, it was learned that Georgia Tech already had chosen that tag in 1917. From the tornado, Acher evolved meteorologically to the hurricane. A few days before the team left for a game against Texas A&M, Acher asked the squad to vote on the name "Golden Hurricane," the gold being added because of the color of their new jerseys.
Why is the University of Tulsa referred to TU, not UT?
The school named changed officially from Kendall College to The University of Tulsa in 1921. The official school charter day was set for February 8, 1921, although the charter was actually dated November 9, 1920. In it’s long tradition, The University of Tulsa has been known to go by the shortened abbreviation to TU. Why TU and not UT? It is common practice among universities in the midwest to take on the same vernacular –– same the University of Oklahoma (OU), the University of Kansas (KU), the University of Nebraska (NU), the University of Colorado (CU) –– among others.
How do I become more involved in Golden Hurricane athletics?
Become a member of the Golden Hurricane Champions Fund with special benefits provided. To find out more information about how to become a member, click here.
Questions?
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