Governor Kevin Stitt appointed Michael A. Cawley to The University of Oklahoma  Board of Regents, a position that requires Senate confirmation.

“Mr. Cawley is a successful businessman, attorney and OU alumni, with a career dedicated to serving rural Oklahoma,” Stitt said. “Mr. Cawley served for 20 years as president of The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, leading a team that raised funds to publish research advancing the agriculture industry in Oklahoma and nationwide. He will bring a wealth of experience and a strong network to support the OU Board and the University’s vision to continue growing as reputable national research institution.”   

“Governor Stitt has shared with me his desire for higher education excellence,” Cawley said. “I am honored to have the opportunity to work with the Board of Regents and university teams to bring that desire to fruition.”

“I was thrilled to learn that Governor Stitt appointed Michael Cawley to the OU Board of Regents,” said OU Interim President Joseph Harroz, Jr. “He is a dedicated servant to our University having spent decades committed to our mission in a variety of roles. His appointment to the Board speaks to his interest in and advocacy for higher education in Oklahoma. The Board, and the institutions it governs, will be better for his leadership, counsel, and insight.”

Cawley is a director of Noble Energy, Inc., an independent oil and gas exploration and production company. He served as president, CEO, and trustee of The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc. from 1992 until his retirement in 2012. Prior to 1992, he practiced law for nearly 20 years following his service to the United States Army.

Cawley received undergraduate degrees in Economics and English Literature as well as a law degree from the University of Oklahoma.