What former Governor of Oaklahoma is currently the president of the University of Oklahoma?
Oklahoma gubernatorial election, 1978 The 1978 Oklahoma gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1978, to elect the Governor of Oklahoma. Incumbent Republican Governor David L. Boren chose not to run for re-election to a second term in office. Instead Boren decided to run for the United States Senate. Former Governor, and sitting Lieutenant Governor George Nigh was elected, defeating Republican nominee Ron Shotts.
Edward John Ray Edward John "Ed" Ray (born September 10, 1944) is an American economist who became the 19th president of Oregon State University on July 31, 2003. Prior to joining Oregon State, Ray was executive vice president and provost of Ohio State University for the previous six years. As president of OSU, Edward Ray earns a gross salary of $414,377 in 2010. He also serves as chairman of the NCAA's Executive Committee.