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Former OSU President Hargis honored at ribbon cutting for Hargis Leadership Institute

Oklahoma State University's Hargis Leadership Institute will continue to mentor the leaders of today and tomorrow; now in a newly renovated space. Nearly four years to the day after its launch, HLI was the site of another ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Former OSU President Hargis honored at ribbon cutting for Hargis Leadership Institute
Former OSU President Hargis honored at ribbon cutting for Hargis Leadership Institute

Tue, Oct 14, 2025

Oklahoma State University's Hargis Leadership Institute will continue to mentor the leaders of today and tomorrow; now in a newly renovated space. Nearly four years to the day after its launch, HLI was the site of another ribbon-cutting ceremony.

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OSU unveils monumental bronze statue of former President Burns Hargis

Fri, Sep 9, 2022

On Friday, the university unveiled a towering, 10-foot-high bronze statue of its 18th president between the Student Union and Edmon Low Library, across Library Lawn from another iconic OSU president — Henry Bennett.

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OSU's President Shrum discusses her vision for the university

Wed, Aug 25, 2021

Following Burns Hargis' transformational presidency, Dr. Kayse Shrum is ready to hit the ground running as Oklahoma State University's 19th president.

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Tulsa gala honors Burns and Ann Hargis for their leadership

Wed, Aug 25, 2021

Former Oklahoma State University President Burns Hargis showed off his piano skills at the sixth biennial A Stately Affair in Tulsa.

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Tulsa mayor proclaims Burns and Ann Hargis Day at A Stately Affair gala

Fri, Jun 25, 2021

Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum proclaimed June 24 as Burns and Ann Hargis Day in honor of Oklahoma State University President Burns Hargis and First Cowgirl Ann Hargis.

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Construction During the Hargis Years

Wed, Apr 28, 2021

Brick by brick, President Burns Hargis has led a revitalization of campus during his 13 years in office.

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Burns Hargis built the perfect background for leading OSU

Wed, Apr 28, 2021

Vaden Burns Hargis traveled a lot before he was able to put down roots in Oklahoma.

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Cowboys gather to celebrate Burns and Ann Hargis

Fri, Apr 23, 2021

Hundreds of Cowboy faithful gathered Friday inside Gallagher-Iba Arena to honor outgoing OSU President Burns Hargis.

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President Designee Shrum meets with media

Tue, Apr 6, 2021

President designers Dr. Kayse Shrum met with the media on Tuesday with Burns Hargis.

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