The President of Oklahoma State University leads the OSU system, which through its land-grant mission, serves as an inclusive learning, teaching and outreach institution at its campuses in Stillwater, Tulsa, Oklahoma City and Okmulgee, and its extension offices across the state.

Burns Hargis was named the 18th President of Oklahoma State University and the OSU System in December 2007 and took office March 10, 2008. On October 23, 2020, Hargis announced his plans to retire as president effective June 30, 2021.

Dr. James Hess, a native of Henryetta, Oklahoma, has over 43 years of service in Oklahoma higher education. Hess was named interim president by the Board of Regents in February 2025.

Hess was named interim president of Oklahoma State University by the Board of Regents in February 2025. Hess has over 43 years of service within the Oklahoma Higher Education System.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) seeks a Senior Vice President & Chief Financial/Administrative Officer (CFAO) to join the Senior Leadership team with responsibility for the overall financial strategy of the System.

Wed, Jan 08, 2025 Forbes recognizes Oklahoma State University as ‘Dream Employer’

The OSU/A&M Board of Regents approved the appointment of Dr. James Hess as interim president of Oklahoma State University. A native of Henryetta, Oklahoma, Hess has served the higher education system in Oklahoma for over 43 years, and, in 2023, was inducted into the Oklahoma Higher Education Hall of Fame.

Since its creation in 1890, 19 individuals have held the title of President at Oklahoma State University.

Burns Hargis was unanimously chosen by the Oklahoma State University/A&M Board of Regents as the 18th president of Oklahoma State University in December 2007 and took office on March 10, 2008.

A part of this process included deep, guided discussion with partners in our state and across our region about what is important to them. Dive into the 5 key questions presented to our user groups, a breakdown of participant percentages and …