Front Statement

“The University of Oregon is an international leader because of the faculty's outstanding teaching and research. This institution plays a vital role in the educational, civic, social and economic health of the state of Oregon.”

—16th President Richard Lariviere

The 16th President

Richard Lariviere served as the 16th president of the University of Oregon from 2009 to 2011. Work is underway to put his legacy in historical perspective. In the meantime, this Inside Oregon piece helps put his tenure in context.