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Joe Harroz Jr., President of the University of Oklahoma with students

 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.

Inauguration of the 15th President of the University of Oklahoma

Joseph Harroz, Jr. was inaugurated as OU's 15th president and delivered his vision for the future of the university on September 17, 2021.

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Messages and Statements

Clocktower at the Bizelle Library on the Norman OK campus.

A Message from President Harroz – Office of Institutional Equity Update

July 26, 2024

pending final approval by the OU Board of Regents, Honey Ussery will join OU as Associate Vice President and Institutional Equity Officer. This Executive Officer-level position plays an essential role in promoting an equitable and safe educational and work environment at OU by leading the Institutional Equity Office, which helps the OU community prevent and respond to all forms of protected class harassment, discrimination, and sexual misconduct.

A group of people gather for the opening of the OU Health Cancer Center in Tulsa.

A Message from President Harroz - OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center Expands to Tulsa

April 24, 2024

It is with immense joy that we announce the expansion of OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center to Tulsa. Starting this summer, Stephenson Cancer Center providers will begin seeing patients and conducting clinical trials in Tulsa. Plans are also in motion to build a state-of-the-art facility at OU-Tulsa, extending the most advanced, research-driven cancer care and life-saving clinical trials exclusively offered at Stephenson Cancer Center to the people of northeastern Oklahoma

University of Oklahoma campus.

A Message from President Harroz – Initial Guidance for Governor’s Executive Order 2023-31

February 20, 2024

Many of you have inquired about Governor Stitt’s Executive Order 2023-31. Over the past few weeks, the university has been diligently working to assess the implications of this executive order while actively engaging with the campus community and key stakeholders. Navigating these changes is a complex process that demands careful consideration, and I genuinely appreciate your patience as this work unfolds.

Embarking on a Strategic Plan Refresh

Strategic Plan Refresh

Starting in Fall 2024, the university will begin the refresh process by establishing working groups and finalizing feedback from stakeholders and the campus community to update our framework.

Strategic Plan Refresh

Strategic Plan Updates

As goals and strategies are achieved, the University of Oklahoma will provide major strategic plan updates to the community. Stay informed about our progress and achievements.

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OU President Social Media

Find tweets from the 15th President of The University of Oklahoma President, Joe Harroz, at twitter.com/OU_President.