Robert B. Kamm served in Higher Education as a teacher, counselor, and administrator at Oklahoma State University for more than 45 years, including service as president from 1966 to 1977.  He was inducted into the College of Education Hall of Fame in 2000 and served on the College of Education faculty.  During his lengthy service, Dr. Kamm emphasized academic excellence and underscored the centrality of students, faculty, and staff in the learning experience.

The College of Education annually hosts the Kamm Lecture, a policy-impacting lecture/symposium that fills a major void in higher education policy-making.  It brings private and public sector leaders together at OSU to discuss critical, cutting-edge issues that will shape the future of Oklahoma in general and the state’s higher education in particular.

The Kamm Lecture was first held in OSU’s College of Education in 1992.

Dr. Kamm acknowledged that all people are of equal worth. He cared deeply about others, regardless of their nationality, race, religion, sex, economic status, or station in life. His love for people was manifested in many ways and he was known as one who truly cared about people.

The Robert B. Kamm Fund of the OSU Foundation also supports the Robert B. and Maxine Kamm Fellowship Program for doctoral students in higher education administration.