03/09/2026
The University of Tulsa is proud to announce that Stacy Leeds will serve as the university’s 22nd president, effective July 1.
Leeds, a 1997 alumna of UTulsa’s College of Law and Muskogee native, has an enviable national reputation and a formidable track record of fostering student success and institutional excellence.
Currently the dean of the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University and a former vice chancellor at the University of Arkansas, Leeds brings more than 25 years of experience as a professor and administrator at national research institutions.
“The priority moving forward is our promise to our people: students, alumni, faculty, staff and community. By providing selfless mentorship and unwavering support, we will give our students the foundation to expand their minds and the confidence to push their boundaries. We will empower our graduates to pursue a mission that truly matters both to them and the world around them,” Leeds said. “Most prosperous, innovative and resilient cities rely on an equally vibrant university in their midst. UTulsa will fulfill that destiny.”
UTulsa is thankful to Interim President Rick Dickson (B.S. ’77) for his selfless service during the search process. He will continue in that role through June 30 to support a smooth transition.
