Together, as a university community, we endeavor to become worthy of our past – the tremendous legacy we have inherited – and to deliver on our promise of changing lives for generations to come.
– President Joseph Harroz, Jr.
Joseph Harroz, Jr. was inaugurated as OU's 15th president and delivered his vision for the future of the university on September 17, 2021.
March 11, 2025
Almost five years have passed since we introduced a forward-thinking vision for OU’s future through our “Lead On, University” Strategic Plan. Crafted with boldness and honesty, our Plan has sparked a spirit of excellence across our University, reshaping our trajectory in ways that will endure for generations to come.
December 18, 2024
In this season of gratitude, I am filled with profound appreciation for you, our remarkable OU Family, who make our university so special. It’s been an extraordinary year of transformation and lasting impact across the University of Oklahoma, and thanks to you, the hope and promise for our future remain abundant.
October 29, 2024
Dr. Tomás Díaz de la Rubia, who has led our research enterprise on our Norman campus as Vice President for Research and Partnerships since Fall 2019, has accepted a position at the University of Arizona. His last day at OU will be November 8 before departing for the U of A as its new Senior Vice President of Research, Innovation and Impact.
Discover how “Lead On, University” is shaping the future of OU. Our refreshed Strategic Plan builds on our momentum while embracing transformative new aspirations that position us for even greater success and impact.
