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David Boren, president of the University of Oklahoma, speaks during the unveiling of a statue of former head football coach Bob Stoops in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

David Boren, a former Oklahoma governor, veteran U.S. senator and university president, dies at 83

By Tim Talley and Sean Murphy - Associated Press

FILE - David Boren, president of the University of Oklahoma, speaks during the unveiling of a statue of former head football coach Bob Stoops in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

David Boren, a former Oklahoma governor, veteran U.S. senator and university president, dies at 83

By Tim Talley and Sean Murphy - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 14, 2018 file photo, David Boren, president of the University of Oklahoma, speaks during the unveiling of a statue of former head football coach Bob Stoops in Norman, Okla. Special Prosecutor Pat Ryan said in a news release Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020, that Boren, and former university Vice President James &quot;Tripp&quot; Hall III will not be charged for alleged sexual misconduct with OU students. Boren retired in 2018 and later severed all ties with the university after the allegations became public and Hall was among dozens of university employees fired by Boren’s successor, James Gallogly, as part of a cost-cutting move on his first day on the job in 2018. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

No charges against 2 former University of Oklahoma officials

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FILE - This June 1, 2012 file photo, shows the Sawtooth National Recreation Area near Stanley, Idaho. The U.S. Department of Justice has dropped its request asking a federal judge to prohibit an Idaho man from flying his helicopter near work crews building a public trail on an easement crossing private land in central Idaho. (Darin Oswald/Idaho Statesman via AP, File)

U.S. drops injunction request in dispute over trail project

By KEITH RIDLER - Associated Press

Investigators of ex-OU president paid more than $1.5 million

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FILE - In this April 14, 2018 file photo, David Boren, president of the University of Oklahoma, speaks during the unveiling of a statue of former head football coach Bob Stoops in Norman, Okla. Former President Boren has cut all remaining ties with the university, surrendering his president emeritus status, stoping teaching political science at the university and letting go of his free tickets to football games and other OU sporting events.The university was investigating whether Boren sexually harassed male subordinates. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Ex-OU president says severing ties was best for university

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FILE - In this Sept. 20, 2017, file photo, University of Oklahoma President David Boren, a former Democratic governor and U.S. senator, speaks at a news conference in Norman, Okla. The University of Oklahoma misreported data used to nationally rank the school for nearly 20 years, seriously impacting its prestige and reputation, a former student alleges in a federal lawsuit that seeks class-action status. The lawsuit filed Tuesday in federal court in Oklahoma City estimates as many as 350,000 current and former students could be a part of the proposed class, with claims well in excess of $5 million. It was filed on behalf of Elani Gretzer, a Texas woman who says she enrolled at OU's Price College of Business in 2016 in part because of its national ranking by U.S. News, a company known for its lists of the nation's best colleges and universities. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

University of Oklahoma: Resignation ends ex-president probe

By SEAN MURPHY - Associated Press

Former OU president seeks sit-down with university regents

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FILE - In this March 10, 2015 file photo, University of Oklahoma President David Boren talks with the media before the start of a Board of Regents meeting in Oklahoma City. The attorney for Boren says Boren has met with investigators looking into allegations he sexually harassed male subordinates. Attorney Clark Brewster told The Oklahoman that Boren met Friday, April 5, 2019 with investigators and answered all of their questions, but Brewster declined to discuss specific questions. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Former federal prosecutor to lead state’s Boren case

By SEAN MURPHY - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 10, 2015 file photo, University of Oklahoma President David Boren talks with the media before the start of a Board of Regents meeting in Oklahoma City. The attorney for Boren says Boren has met with investigators looking into allegations he sexually harassed male subordinates. Attorney Clark Brewster told The Oklahoman that Boren met Friday, April 5, 2019 with investigators and answered all of their questions, but Brewster declined to discuss specific questions. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

OU Regents Chair: Investigation of Boren was fair, objective

By SEAN MURPHY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 20, 2017, file photo, University of Oklahoma President David Boren, a former Democratic governor and U.S. senator, speaks at a news conference in Norman, Okla. The allegations by Jess Eddy, a former University of Oklahoma student, appear to be at the center of an investigation being conducted for the university into whether Boren sexually harassed male subordinates. Boren has denied any inappropriate conduct in statements released by his attorneys. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Attorney: Former OU president Boren met with investigators

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FILE - In this Sept. 20, 2017, file photo, University of Oklahoma President David Boren, a former Democratic governor and U.S. senator, speaks at a news conference in Norman, Okla. The allegations by Jess Eddy, a former University of Oklahoma student, appear to be at the center of an investigation being conducted for the university into whether Boren sexually harassed male subordinates. Boren has denied any inappropriate conduct in statements released by his attorneys. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Investigation clouds Oklahoma icon’s distinguished legacy

By SEAN MURPHY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 20, 2017, file photo, University of Oklahoma President David Boren, a former Democratic governor and U.S. senator, speaks at a news conference in Norman, Okla. The allegations by Jess Eddy, a former University of Oklahoma student, appear to be at the center of an investigation being conducted for the university into whether Boren sexually harassed male subordinates. Boren has denied any inappropriate conduct in statements released by his attorneys. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Oklahoma ex-senator David Boren accused of sexual misconduct

By SEAN MURPHY - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 14, 2018 file photo, David Boren, president of the University of Oklahoma, speaks during the unveiling of a statue of former head football coach Bob Stoops in Norman, Okla. An attorney for former University of Oklahoma President David Boren says a law firm representing the school has asked to speak with the ex-administrator amid an unspecified investigation. Bob Burke, in a statement Saturday, March 2, 2019 to The Associated Press, said Boren welcomes the opportunity to set the record straight if university lawyers reveal the details and source of any complaint. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Oklahoma firm seeks to speak with ex-university leader Boren

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Chair of the University of Oklahoma Board of Regents, Dr. Leslie Rainbolt-Forbes announces that the Board of Regents will go into executive session during a special meeting in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

OU regents chair: President didn’t initiate personnel probe

By SEAN MURPHY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 20, 2017 file photo, University of Oklahoma President David Boren, a former Democratic governor and U.S. Senator, speaks at a news conference in Norman, Okla. An attorney for the former University of Oklahoma President says Boren denies any inappropriate behavior during his more than 20 years at OU and described a university probe as a &quot;character assassination.&quot; A university spokeswoman confirmed late Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2019, the Jones Day law firm has been retained to conduct an investigation after OU received allegations of &quot;serious misconduct.&quot; (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Boren’s attorney describes university probe as ‘persecution’

By SEAN MURPHY - Associated Press

David Boren, president of the University of Oklahoma, is taken away by medical personnel and security during the unveiling of a statue of former head football coach Bob Stoops in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Oklahoma president Boren expected to recover from stroke

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Ex-Oklahoma seismologist felt pressured in earthquake work

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University of Oklahoma President David Boren, a former Democratic governor and U.S. Senator, poses for a selfie with a student following his announcement that he will resign as head of the state's flagship university at the end of the current school year, at a news conference in Norman, Okla., Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

University of Oklahoma President David Boren to step down

By SEAN MURPHY - Associated Press

Big 12 strong financially as teams split $348M in revenue

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press