David Boren Releases Statement After Severing Ties With University Of Oklahoma

Former University of Oklahoma president David Boren has released a statement after he severed ties with the university.

Thursday, June 13th 2019, 2:00 pm

By: News 9

David Boren Releases Statement After Severing Ties With University Of Oklahoma

Former University of Oklahoma president David Boren has released a statement after he severed ties with the university.

More: David Boren Resigns, Relinquishes Affiliation With University Of Oklahoma

The statement was released through his attorney Clark Brewster.

Boren's statement, in full, reads:

"I deeply love the University of Oklahoma. The over 24 years I served at the University were the most rewarding years of my life. I will always be a supporter of the University and care about the university family.

"Last year, I came under a personal attack that was so vicious and relentless that it defied my comprehension. As I wrote to the Regents, I felt that it was best to resolve this matter rather than continue a battle which was damaging lives and the University itself. While I was tempted to pursue a continued battle to protect my reputation and demonstrate that I was innocent of any wrongdoing, I felt it was best for the University and all concerned for me to suggest a resolution to end this divisive and unfair controversy.

"I have only the best wishes for the University going forward."

At least two men have publicly accused Boren of misconduct.

","published":"2019-06-13T19:00:01.000Z","updated":"2019-06-13T19:12:28.000Z","summary":"Former University of Oklahoma president David Boren has released a statement after he severed ties with the university.","affiliate":{"_id":"5cc353fe1c9d440000d3b70f","callSign":"kwtv","origin":"https://www.news9.com"},"contentClass":"news","createdAt":"2020-01-31T18:49:42.296Z","updatedAt":"2025-04-29T08:11:57.868Z","__v":18,"breakingNews":[],"entities":[{"_id":"62421a5a6880e45323a210f0","text":"David Boren","type":"PERSON","__v":0},{"_id":"624220786880e45323ad07ae","text":"Clark Brewster","type":"PERSON","__v":0},{"_id":"62421aaf6880e45323a2ca5c","text":"University Of Oklahoma","type":"ORGANIZATION","__v":0}],"hasBeenCheckedForEntities":true,"openInNewWindow":false,"rendered":44,"peerReviewer":"5c7850eac1778925af4208da","peerReviewedOn":"2025-04-05T20:12:26.524Z","wordCount":300,"show":true,"link":"/story/5e3476c6527dcf49dad71b9f/david-boren-releases-statement-after-severing-ties-with-university-of-oklahoma","hasSchedule":false,"id":"5e3476c6527dcf49dad71b9f"};