Board members also heard about the comics and cartoon studies program and diversity efforts

By drawing money from out of state into Oregon, the UO serves as a powerful economic engine

Trustees representing students, staff and faculty members will meet with constituents

Other topics included the most diverse freshman class ever and a new licensing agreement

The degree recognizes people for their scholarly or artistic achievement through public service

The governor will name a student, subject to Senate approval, to a two-year term starting July 1

Other topics for the Dec. 3-4 meetings include online education and cybersecurity

Trustees representing faculty, students and university staff will meet with constituents

The UO Board of Trustees approve a new five-year contract for President Michael Schill

Phil Knight would be the third person to receive the honor since it was revived late last year