WHAT THEY SAID

Reaction to OU President David Boren’s retirement announcement

“Thanks to David and Molly (Shi) Boren, the University of Oklahoma has become one of very best public universities in America. All of us in the Sooner family owe them a huge debt of gratitude for leading us to national prominence. What OU has accomplished over the past 23 years is nothing short of remarkable, and there has never been a better time to be a Sooner.”

JP Audas, associate vice president of alumni and development

“Amazing accomplishments. Too many to count. I and many others were the beneficiaries of his gracious and selfless contributions and commitment to our beloved university. I couldn’t be more honored to be fortunate enough to have been a student during his time here and recipient of the benefits of his tenure. Amazing example of true leadership.”

Ben Rogers, 2017 OU Law School graduate

“As someone who has known David Boren for over 40 years, it was with mixed emotions that I learned of his decision to step down as president of the University of Oklahoma at the end of the academic year. I consider President Boren to be the most consequential and influential Oklahoman since Robert S. Kerr. As a state legislator, governor, U.S. Senator and president of OU, he has contributed more than any other Oklahoman to the well-being of our country and the state of Oklahoma.”

U.S. Rep. Tom Cole, R-Moore

“President Boren is an Oklahoma institution. Throughout his five decades of public life, President Boren has honorably served the people of his state and nation. I join many Oklahomans today to express my gratitude to President Boren for his faithful service to the University of Oklahoma.”

U.S. Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma City