Robert Henry named next OCU president

**jbrown84** · 12-10-2009, 04:47 PM

Federal Judge Robert Henry to be president of Oklahoma City University

Robert Henry, chief judge of the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver, was selected today to be president of Oklahoma City University.

Robert Henry, selected today to be president of Oklahoma City University, is seen today in this photo by Bryan Terry.

Henry was selected out of 53 people who were considered for the job, university spokeswoman Leslie Berger said. Henry will take his new position on July 1.

The return to OCU will be a homecoming for Henry, who served as dean of the OCU law school from 1991 to 1994.

Henry left the law school to join the appellate court in 1994, after being nominated to the position by former President Bill Clinton. He became chief judge in 2008.

Read more: NewsOK

Is he related to Brad Henry?

**Midtowner** · 12-10-2009, 05:04 PM

I believe he's Brad Henry's uncle.

**Steve** · 12-10-2009, 05:07 PM

Wow, what a catch for OCU. I know, I know, I'm supposed to keep such thoughts to myself. But I can't help but admire the man.

**jbrown84** · 12-10-2009, 05:11 PM

Can you give us a little more background, Steve?

**kevinpate** · 12-10-2009, 05:14 PM

Originally Posted by jbrown84

Can you give us a little more background, Steve?

Revised, using the CA 10 website bio:

Chief Judge Robert H. Henry

Federal Judicial Service
U. S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Nominated by William J. Clinton on February 9, 1994, to a seat vacated by William Judson Holloway, Jr.; Confirmed by the Senate on May 6, 1994, and received commission on May 9, 1994. Served as chief judge, 2008 - present.

Education
University of Oklahoma, B.A., 1974
University of Oklahoma College of Law, J.D., 1976

Professional History
Private practice, Shawnee, Oklahoma, 1977-1987
State representative, Oklahoma House of Representatives, 1976-1986
State attorney general, Oklahoma, 1987-1992
Dean and professor of law, Oklahoma City University School of Law, 1993-1994

**Spartan** · 12-10-2009, 05:16 PM

Didn't realize Tom McDaniel was stepping down?

I was cracking up when I watched the short with him on News9's website yesterday.. especially how said, "From a legal standpoint, it would have been a deeeealbreaker."

**jbrown84** · 12-10-2009, 05:18 PM

Yeah he announced last summer he would retire after 09-10.

**PennyQuilts** · 12-10-2009, 05:40 PM

So he is withdrawing as Chief?

Dean Henry (he was dean when I was there) is a very interesting, well read man. He has a very broad range of interests.

**soonerguru** · 12-10-2009, 08:41 PM

What a great choice for OCU. He will be awesome.

**TOWNHERO** · 12-14-2009, 07:34 AM

My daughter is a senior at OCU. She worked for a few semesters for Tom McDaniel's wife. At first my daughter was a music major and during one of the concerts, Mr. McDaniel's and his wife went out of their way to introduce themselves to me. I was really impressed with them. My daughter was upset when he announced his retirement. She loves OCU and them. Has gotten a excellent education.