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.
April 20, 2026
At the University of Oklahoma, our momentum is driven by our people – and our staff are essential in our success. As we enter the final stretch of the spring semester, I want to recognize the commitment, care, and professionalism you bring to your work each day. You are central to every success we celebrate – from the student experience to the strength of our academic and research missions. Simply put, because of you, We Change Lives.
March 11, 2026
This spring, we will launch a comprehensive Campus Master Planning process for our Norman campus – a long-range framework that will guide how our physical environment develops over the next decade and beyond. This effort is not about a single building or isolated project. Rather, it is about establishing a cohesive vision that aligns future investments with our academic priorities, fosters student success, and promotes responsible, sustainable growth. This planning process will set direction – not final blueprints – providing clarity so that future decisions are deliberate and coordinated.
February 05, 2026
At the University of Oklahoma, we strive to recognize and reward excellence in ways that are fair, transparent, and motivating. I am writing to share an important update to the university’s merit tier structure that reflects our continued commitment to valuing high performance across our institution.
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