President Shrum issues statement on Garrett's selection as Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education chancellor

Friday, September 24, 2021

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"We congratulate the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education on the selection of President Allison Garrett to serve as the next chancellor of our higher education system. President Garrett’s broad leadership and experience in academia and business will bring new perspectives and ideas on addressing pressing needs, such as meeting the intense demand for college-educated professionals to fill critical positions with companies across the state. We look forward to welcoming and working with President Garrett at Oklahoma State University to support our goal to create a more productive and prosperous state for all consistent with our land grant values and mission to educate, explore and serve."

— President Kayse Shrum