
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.
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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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