George Lynn Cross

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A statue of Cross in front of Evans Hall, the main administrative building on the Oklahoma campus.
A statue of Cross in front of Evans Hall, the main administrative building on the Oklahoma campus.

George Lynn Cross (May 12, 1905–December 31, 1998) was the seventh and longest serving President of the University of Oklahoma from 1943 to 1968. His academic specialty was botany. He was an outspoken proponent of World War II who felt democracy should be defended at all costs. Served in the United States Navy from 1923-1929.

Preceded by
Joseph A. Brandt		 President of the University of Oklahoma
1943-1968		 Succeeded by
John Herbert Hollomon
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