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David Boren, former Oklahoma governor, US senator, OU president, dies at 83

David Boren, former Oklahoma governor and U.S. Senator, passed away at age 83 due to complications from diabetes, according to family friend Bob Burke.
Boren served as president of the University of Oklahoma from 1994 until 2018, after which he severed ties amid allegations of inappropriate conduct, which he denied.
During his career, Boren was influential in shaping U.S. Intelligence policies and opposing apartheid in South Africa, earning respect from leaders like Nelson Mandela.
His son, Dan Boren, highlighted his father's dedication to public service, stating, 'The countless heartwarming stories I hear almost daily from people across this state who he helped are reminders of his remarkable life.

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KOKI

David Boren, former OK Governor, U.S. Senator, OU President dies at 83

Former Oklahoma Governor, United State Senator and University of Oklahoma President David Boren has died.

2 days ago·Tulsa, United States

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oklahomavoice.com

State leaders honor former Gov. David Boren’s decades-long dedication to serving Oklahoma • Oklahoma Voice

David Boren teaches in his government class at the University of Oklahoma. Boren, 83, died early Thursday morning. (Photo Provided by OU Public Affairs/Courtesy of OU Daily) (This photo may be republished with this article.)OKLAHOMA CITY — Tributes poured in Thursday from Oklahoma state officials following the death of former governor and U.S. senator David Boren. Boren, 83, who died surrounded by family, was also a fierce advocate for public e…

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UPI

Former Oklahoma Gov. David Boren dead at age 83

David Boren died Thursday at age 83 and formerly was Oklahoma's governor, a U.S. Senator and president of the University of Oklahoma.

2 days ago·Washington, United States

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Washington Examiner

David Boren, former Oklahoma governor and senator, dies at 83

David Boren, the former governor of Oklahoma and longtime senator, died Thursday at 83. Boren was the last Democratic lawmaker to represent Oklahoma in the United States Senate, where he served from 1979 until 1994. Boren tied with J. Howard…

2 days ago·Washington, United States

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Tulsa World

David Boren, popular elected official and OU president, dies

With his retirement from OU in 2018, David Boren concluded a half-century public career. It included three decades in elected office, during which he never lost an election.

2 days ago·Tulsa, United States

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