Cassandra Poole Receives Young Alumni Award
Contact: Hannah Thompson | 405-574-1362
Cassandra ‘Cassie’ Poole has been named the recipient of the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma’s Alumni Association’s Young Alumni Award. Poole, a 2019 graduate, will be honored for her professional achievements and service to the community.
The award is extended to graduates who have attended USAO within the past 15 years and have demonstrated leadership, achievement, and a strong commitment to the university and their community.
Poole, who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in history and a minor in biology, has built a career marked by her sense of servitude and highly motivated nature. While Poole was attending the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, she was deeply involved in the campus community, serving as president of the university’s history club, Phi Alpha Theta, and vice president of Alpha Lambda Delta. She was also a recipient of the Dean’s Honor Roll Award.
During her senior year in 2019, Poole joined the Chickasha Chamber of Commerce to further dedicate herself to her community. Her professional excellence has been recognized with multiple awards, including:
- Chamber Management Institute Graduate, 2020
- Leadership Chickasha Graduate with Honors, 2022
- Next Gen 30 Under 30 (nonprofit), 2023
- Outstanding Chamber Staff of the Year from the Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce Executives, 2024
- News 9 Hometown Hero, January 2025
Poole is a proud USAO alumna who is recognized for her kindness and innate ability to form meaningful, lasting relationships. Poole is a driven individual who has dedicated her life to serving others. In addition to her many awards and accomplishments, Poole is responsible for leading multiple service projects which assist underserved communities; members of which are primarily women and children.
Cassie Poole embodies the spirit of the Young Alumni Award through her dedication and service.
ABOUT USAO:
The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is Oklahoma’s only public liberal arts college. Located in Chickasha, USAO is a distinctive institution offering a challenging interdisciplinary curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving. With a focus on broad-based education and civic responsibility, USAO prepares students to become well-rounded, adaptable leaders ready to contribute meaningfully to their communities and the world.