Dr.
Robert M. Berdahl
University of Oregon
Historian; Educator; Academic administrator
Area
Leadership, Policy, and Communications
Specialty
Scientific, Cultural, and Nonprofit Leadership
Elected
1999
Association of American Universities, Washington, District of Columbia~~President. Former Chancellor of the University of California, Berkeley (1997-2004) and President of the University of Texas at Austin (1993-1997). At Berkeley recognized for efforts to renew infrastructure, with construction of new buildings and renovation of existing buildings, rendering them more suitable for modern scientific research and teaching. Advocate of enhancing and humanizing undergraduate learning. Author of numerous articles on German history. Recipient of many honors and awards, including Distinguished Alumnus Award from Augustana College, Fulbright Research Fellowship, and NEH Independent Study and Research Fellowship. (Induction, 2010)~
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