Stacy Leeds has been named the twenty-second president of the University of Tulsa in Oklahoma. Her presidency will begin on July 1.
The university enrolls over 2,800 undergraduate students and more than 1,000 graduate students, according to the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education. Women represent 52 percent of the undergraduate student body.
Throughout her career, Leeds has gained more than 25 years of experience as a professor and university administrator. Currently, she serves as dean of the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. She first joined the law school in 2021 as the Foundation Professor of Law and Leadership. Earlier in her career, Leeds was dean of the School of Law and vice chancellor for economic development at the University of Arkansas.
“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,” said Leeds. “We will empower our graduates to pursue a mission that truly matters both to them and the world around them. Most prosperous, innovative, and resilient cities rely on an equally vibrant university in their midst. UTulsa will fulfill that destiny.”
Leeds is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, where she majored in history. She earned an MBA at the University of Tennessee, a juris doctorate from the University of Tulsa, and a master’s degree in law from the University of Wisconsin.