The Regional University System of Oklahoma is honored to announce Dr. Bo Hannaford as the 20th president of Northwestern Oklahoma State University. Northwestern President Janet Cunningham will retire June 30, 2022.

Currently serving as the executive vice president of academic affairs, Dr. Hannaford has served in leadership positions within the university since 2011.

"Dr. Hannaford's deep knowledge of Northwestern's strengths positions him well to continue his work optimizing the university's programs at its campuses in Alva, Enid and Woodward," said Connie Reilly, chair of the Regional Univers...