When Jim Hess was named Oklahoma State University interim president Feb. 7, some people not familiar with his work had a question. Who is Jim Hess? Hess said it wasn’t an uncommon question.

With the help of several alumni, Oklahoma State University launched a new scholarship program that will provide four-year ...

For decades, Jim Hess was assigned the most complicated and onerous chores on college campuses. The Tulsa World interviews the interim OSU president after a few weeks on the job.

Dr. Jim Hess officially became OSU’s 20th president last week. BACKGROUND. Hess, a Henryetta native, has been working in Oklahoma higher education for more than four decades.

Horizon Scholars Program unites 12 families to make transformational impact Stillwater, Oklahoma--(Newsfile Corp. - July 15, 2025) - Oklahoma State University has launched a new prestigious ...

The OSU A&M Board of Regents has removed the interim tag from Jim Hess, Friday naming him Oklahoma State University's 20th president. Hess was appointed to the interim position after Dr. Kayse ...

As the legislative session nears its end, Oklahoma State University President Dr. Jim Hess is urging state lawmakers to approve $295 million in funding for a new veterinary teaching hospital.

In an email to faculty and staff, Interim President Jim Hess said funding has been "discontinued" for "The Innovation Foundation at OSU and the shared services and facilities positions within it.

On Friday, the Oklahoma State University A&M board of Regents announced the appointment of Dr. Jim Hess as the next president of Oklahoma State University.