John Karl Scholz begins tenure as UO president
Scholz — a leading economist, professor, and higher education leader — took office as the UO's 19th president on July 1.
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President Karl Scholz welcomes campus community members to the start of fall term
The president shares his excitement and well wishes for students, faculty, and staff as the new academic year gets underway.
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