On Friday, Oklahoma State President Burns Hargis announced his plan to retire at the end of the academic year.
Effective July 1, 2021, Hargis’ retirement will end a 13-year presidency. He announced his plan at a regular meeting of the OSU/A&M Board of Regents.
“First Cowgirl Ann and I have had the time of our lives since assuming our roles in March of 2008,” Hargis said in a video. “The opportunity to be the president of my alma mater has exceeded most everything else. OSU is a truly special place. During our time at Oklahoma State, we have marveled at the boundless talents across our campus, enjoyed the thrill of success and of course wept during moments of tragedy that united us as a family.