The Center for Real Estate Studies at The University of Tulsa’s Collins College of Business is shaping the future of real estate through hands-on learning, research and community engagement.
The center recently launched a new course, Real Estate Market Analysis, equipping students with tools used by industry professionals. In spring 2025, students applied these skills in real-world settings by conducting market and investment analyses for local partners, including the Tulsa Market District, Fair Oaks and CloudHaus.
Experiential learning remains at the heart of the center’s mission. This year, students toured a variety of projects, from Price Family Properties’ office-to-multifamily conversions in downtown Tulsa to Flintco’s construction of the new Gilcrease Museum and Ashton Gray’s development of a medical surgical center in South Tulsa.
In February, 20 students traveled to Oklahoma City to attend the ULI Impact Awards, meet with alumni and employers and engage with the Oklahoma Real Estate Commission. In May, eight students represented UTulsa at the ICSC national conference in Las Vegas, the largest commercial real estate event in the country, gaining exposure to emerging retail trends and connecting with top professionals.
The center also advanced its mission through a Tulsa Undergraduate Research Challenge summer project led by business faculty members and real estate experts Meagan McCollum, director of the center, and Cayman Seagraves. This collaborative effort focused on developing early detection methods for housing blight in Tulsa, helping inform more responsive and equitable local housing policy.
As the industry evolves, the Center for Real Estate Studies positions UTulsa students at the forefront through applied academics, novel studies and local connections.