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- ↑ Martinez-Keel, Nuria (May 10, 2020). "Harroz Named Permanent President of OU After Year as Interim". The Oklahoman. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
- ↑ Troxtell, Adam (May 17, 2019). "Dean Joseph Harroz Jr., former OU general counsel, named interim president". Norman Transcript. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
- ↑ Myerberg, Paul (July 27, 2021). "Texas, Oklahoma apply for SEC membership, one day after telling Big 12 of intent to withdraw". USA Today. Retrieved June 2, 2024.