Former University President Appointed Special Adviser to Tulsa Mayor
A former president of both the University of Tulsa (TU) and OU-Tulsa has joined Tulsa Mayor Nichols' office as a special adviser.
Tulsa, OK, September 23, 2026 — A former president who previously led both the University of Tulsa (TU) and OU-Tulsa has been appointed as a special adviser to Tulsa Mayor Kevin Nichols’ office. The individual’s name was not provided in the information available.
The role will see the former academic leader contribute to the mayor’s office in an advisory capacity. Specific details regarding the scope of responsibilities or the duration of this advisory position were not disclosed.
This appointment brings a background in higher education leadership to the municipal government. The individual served as president for both the University of Tulsa and OU-Tulsa, institutions significant to the city’s educational and research landscape. The exact timelines of these presidencies were not specified.
Mayor Nichols’ office has not yet released further information about the specific focus areas or projects the new special adviser will undertake. The nature of the adviser’s duties is expected to align with the administration’s ongoing initiatives and strategic goals for the city of Tulsa.
The announcement marks a significant addition to the mayor’s team, drawing on experience from prominent local academic institutions. The contractor’s name was not provided.
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