Billionaire oil tycoon Harold Hamm donates $150M to the University of Oklahoma to help study a cause that’s personal to him: diabetes
- Posted on September 29, 2026
- By Fortune
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Oklahoma oil magnate Harold Hamm has pledged $150 million to the University of Oklahoma for diabetes research and education initiatives, marking the institution's most substantial donation ever. This transformative investment addresses a pressing health crisis in a state struggling with one of the nation's poorest health outcomes. The contribution reflects Hamm's personal commitment to combating a disease affecting millions while simultaneously strengthening OU's research capabilities and positioning Oklahoma as a leader in metabolic disease studies.
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