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Messages and Statements

Messages and Statements

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A Message from President Harroz – Announcing Our Refreshed Strategic Plan: “Lead On, University: The Next Phase”

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.

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A Message from President Harroz – Organizational Updates: Financial and Operational Functions

January 22, 2025

I write to share key organizational updates related to our university's financial and operational functions. First, we bid farewell to two outstanding OU leaders whose faithful service will leave an enduring impact on our institution. With their upcoming departures, pending OU Regents’ approval, we will establish two university-wide positions.

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A Holiday Message from President Harroz

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.

Dean Berrien Moore III.

A Message from President Harroz – Mourning the Loss of Dean Berrien Moore III

December 17, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing this morning of Dr. Berrien Moore III, an internationally recognized leader in Earth science and an invaluable member of our university family. With a career spanning more than five decades in academia, Berrien brought unparalleled expertise and passion to the University of Oklahoma, where he served as Dean of the College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences and Director of the National Weather Center since 2010.