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.
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.
November 13, 2024
President Harroz and members of the university’s leadership team presented an update on the “Lead On, University” Strategic Plan refresh to our Board of Regents. This work, which began earlier this year and involves representation from faculty, staff, and students across our three campuses, is an important endeavor in guiding our university’s path forward.
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.
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.
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.
