# Oklahoma Senate Announces $150M OU Health Investment

Senator Kristen Thompson announced a historic **$150 million investment** by Harold Hamm in the University of Oklahoma Health Campus, which will be renamed the Harold Hamm Health Campus. This funding allocates **$50 million to the Harold Hamm Diabetes Center** and **$100 million to broader healthcare education, research, and innovation initiatives** at the campus. The investment aims to strengthen Oklahoma's healthcare research infrastructure and foster innovation that can drive economic growth and job creation in the region.

- This significant funding infusion highlights opportunities for contractors and vendors specializing in healthcare infrastructure, research facilities, and medical technology to engage with the University of Oklahoma and related projects.
- Procurement professionals should anticipate expanded solicitations and partnerships focused on healthcare education, diabetes research, and campus development in Oklahoma City.
- The investment signals a strategic emphasis on healthcare innovation, suggesting increased demand for advanced medical equipment, research services, and technology integration.
- Organizations involved in healthcare construction, research support services, and technology solutions may find new business opportunities aligned with this campus expansion and enhancement.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Healthcare
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 26, 2026

### Government Entities
- Oklahoma Senate
- University of Oklahoma (OU)

### Key Quotes
> I want to thank Harold Hamm and his family for their incredible generosity. As a graduate of the University of Oklahoma, I know firsthand the impact the University has on our state. This investment is strengthening Oklahoma’s research and development infrastructure and supporting an environment where innovation can translate into economic opportunity. By investing in research, talent and technology, Oklahoma can attract new capital, support high-quality jobs and continue building a stronger, more competitive economy.
> — Kristen Thompson, Senator

### Sources
- [Senator Thompson Celebrates Historic $150 Million Investment in OU Health | Oklahoma Senate](https://www.oksenate.gov/press-releases/senator-thompson-celebrates-historic-150-million-investment-ou-health?back=/press-releases%3F%253B%3D) - OK
- [Senator Thompson Celebrates Historic $150 Million Investment in OU Health | Oklahoma Senate](https://www.oksenate.gov/press-releases/senator-thompson-celebrates-historic-150-million-investment-ou-health?back=/press-releases%3F%253Bpage%3D_0%26page%3D0) - OK
- [Senator Thompson Celebrates Historic $150 Million Investment in OU Health | Oklahoma Senate](https://www.oksenate.gov/press-releases/senator-thompson-celebrates-historic-150-million-investment-ou-health?back=/node%3F%253Bpage%3D823%26%253Bpath%3D/press-releases/sen-mcaffrey-comments-senator-tom-coburns-retirement%26a%3DBrowse%26page%3D0) - OK