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.

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.

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

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.

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 ...

State higher education Chancellor Sean Burrage said Hess understands the university's mission and vision for student success. “Jim has become a fixture in higher education in Oklahoma, and his ...

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.

STILLWATER, Okla. — The OSU A&M Board of Regents has removed the interim tag from Jim Hess on Friday, April 25, 2025, naming him Oklahoma State University’s 20th president. Hess was appointed ...