Joseph Harroz Jr.
Joseph Harroz Jr. | |
|---|---|
| 15th President of the University of Oklahoma | |
| Assumed office May 9, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | James L. Gallogly |
| Personal details | |
| Spouse | Ashley |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | University of Oklahoma (Bachelor of Arts) Georgetown University Law Center (JD) |
Joseph Harroz Jr. is an American lawyer and academic administrator. Harroz is the 15th and current president of the University of Oklahoma, and has served in that role since May 9, 2020.[1] He previously served as the Dean of the University of Oklahoma College of Law and served as interim president after the resignation of James L. Gallogly from 2019 to 2020.[2][3]
Early life[edit]
Harroz grew up in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and attended Putnam City North High School. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma and Georgetown University Law Center.[4] He also worked on the staff of US Senator David Boren[5]
University of Oklahoma[edit]
From 1996 to 2008, Harroz served a general counsel at the University of Oklahoma.[6][7] He became the Dean of the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 2010, and served in that capacity until he was named interim president of the University of Oklahoma in 2019, before becoming the permanent president in 2020.[4][3] While president of OU, the Sooners athletic programs moved from the Big 12 Conference to the Southeastern Conference.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ "About the President". University of Oklahoma. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
- ^ "Joseph Harroz Jr. named OU president after year as interim". Associated Press. May 9, 2020. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
- ^ a b Kemp, Adam (May 16, 2019). "OU Regents name OU Law School Dean, Joseph Harroz as interim president". The Oklahoman. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
- ^ a b Lobban, Lynette (Fall 2019). "A Conversation with Joe Harro". Retrieved June 2, 2024.
- ^ Savage, Tres (May 9, 2020). "Stability: OU President Joe Harroz 'chosen for a moment'". NonDoc. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
- ^ Martinez-Keel, Nuria (May 10, 2020). "Harroz Named Permanent President of OU After Year as Interim". The Oklahoman. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
- ^ Troxtell, Adam (May 17, 2019). "Dean Joseph Harroz Jr., former OU general counsel, named interim president". Norman Transcript. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
- ^ Myerberg, Paul (July 27, 2021). "Texas, Oklahoma apply for SEC membership, one day after telling Big 12 of intent to withdraw". USA Today. Retrieved June 2, 2024.