On September 4, a delegation from Oklahoma State University (OSU) led by President Burns Hargis visited Ocean University of China (OUC). OUC’s President Yu Zhigang received the guests on Laoshan Campus. 

President Yu pointed out that the two universities have been discussing opportunities of cooperation in liberal arts. Further possibilities of cooperation could be explored in areas of engineering and ocean sciences. 

President Burns Hargis briefly introduced the history and current situation of Oklahoma State University, and expressed the hope for further cooperation with OUC in fields of common interests. Professor Paul Tikalsky, Dean of the School of Engineering, introduced his college, especially the latest research achievements in UAV, new energy and marine pollution treatment.

Two presidents signed an MOU after the meeting, laying a solid foundation for future cooperation.