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Messages and Statements

O U names Roger Denny next Athletics Director, The University of Oklahoma.

A Message from President Harroz – Welcoming Roger Denny to Lead a New Era of OU Athletics

January 28, 2026

At a defining moment for college athletics and for the University of Oklahoma, I am delighted to formally welcome Roger Denny as our next Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Programs and Director of Athletics, pending final approval by the OU Board of Regents. Roger will join OU on February 15, and we are thrilled to welcome him and his family to Sooner Nation.

The Seed Sower statue on the OU Health campus in Oklahoma City.

A Message from President Harroz – OU Health Leadership Succession Plan

February 16, 2026

The work of an academic health system is a sacred mission. It’s one that touches the lives of people in their most vulnerable moments, daring to offer options and hope when few others can. For the last five years under the leadership of OU Health President and CEO Dr. Richard Lofgren, we have seen the transformational role our academic health system has played in lifting the health of our state.

A water fountain surrounded by trees on the O U campus in Norman.

A Message from President Harroz – Advancement Leadership Update

February 10, 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.

Buchanan Hall in the winter, with an O U flag on a lamppost in the foreground.

A Message from President Harroz – Merit Tier Enhancements for FY27

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.

Stylized crimson line.