David Boren, the former Governor of Oklahoma, U.S. Senator, and President of the University of Oklahoma, has passed away at the age of 83. Boren served as governor from 1975 to 1979 and then represented Oklahoma in the U.S. Senate from 1979 to 1994. He was the last Democrat to hold a Senate seat from Oklahoma. After his Senate career, Boren became president of the University of Oklahoma in 1994 and remained in that role until his retirement in 2018.
Boren began his political career in 1967 as a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives. As governor, he championed tax cuts, government reorganization, corrections reform, and education funding. He was known for his commitment to government transparency and campaign finance reform. In the Senate, Boren established himself as a bipartisan leader and expert in political compromise, serving as chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee.
After retiring from the Senate, Boren took on the role of university president, where he oversaw significant financial growth and secured major contributions for the institution. His tenure at the University of Oklahoma was marked by a focus on education initiatives and the establishment of the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence.
David Boren’s impact on Oklahoma politics and education will be remembered and celebrated. He leaves behind a legacy of dedicated public service and commitment to improving the lives of Oklahomans.
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