University of Oregon President Ousted Amid Clashes With Governor Over Cuts

Source: bloomberg.com Posted By: JohnW 4771 days ago

The president of the University of Oregon, the state’s largest school with more than 24,000 students, was ousted amid conflicts with Governor John Kitzhaber over budget cuts and leadership.

Richard Lariviere, who became the 16th president of the Eugene-based institution in July 2009, was fired by the State Board of Higher Education at a meeting Nov. 28, Jim Barlow, a university spokesman, said by telephone.

Lariviere, 61, will step down Dec. 28, Barlow said. The president had clashed with....

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