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UO names John Karl Scholz as 19th president

Scholz — a leading economist, professor, and higher education leader — will take office July 1.

The board named Jamie Moffitt as interim president until Scholz arrives on July 1.

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Incoming President John Karl Scholz makes a visit to Eugene

The university's next president came to campus for a few days in April to meet the community and experience some of what makes Oregon special.

 

 
Climate Survey and Campus Culture Progress
05/30/2023 • Interim President Jamie Moffitt and Interim Provost and Executive Vice President Janet Woodruff-Borden provide the latest on work to improve campus climate and culture.
UO launches search for VP for University Advancement
05/16/2023 • The University of Oregon has launched a national search for a new Vice President for Advancement. The vice president will take the helm of an organization that has resulted in some of the most significant philanthropic gifts in higher education and that inspires its large, passionate and engaged stakeholders for an institution that is focused on delivering on the value of higher education at the highest level.
UO launches search for VP for University Communications
05/12/2023 • The University of Oregon has launched a national search for a new Vice President for University Communications. Reporting to the University President, the Vice President will serve as the chief communications officer for the university, leading and managing internal and external communications and marketing strategy, execution, and evaluation.

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The University of Oregon's commitment to research and innovation is a major driver of economic growth for the state of Oregon. With new additions like the Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact and The Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health, the university continues to make strides in how it contributes to the region.

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The University of Oregon is a comprehensive public research university committed to exceptional teaching, discovery, and service. We work at a human scale to generate big ideas. As a community of scholars, we help individuals question critically, think logically, reason effectively, communicate clearly, act creatively, and live ethically.

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The university's administrative leadership comes from a variety of backgrounds and oversees the daily operations and long-term planning for the university. They work in collaboration with the UO Board of Trustees and University Senate to implement the university's mission.

 

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President, provost support Mental Health Awareness Month
Both students and employees are urged to be aware of campus services, help others
Incoming President Karl Scholz prepares for summer arrival
The UO’s 19th president enjoyed a host of events during a recent quick visit to Eugene
Coquille gift will complete processing of DeFazio archive
It will take three years to prepare the voluminous papers from his 36 years in Congress

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