Richard Lee Wallace (born February 27, 1936) is an American educator and former

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of the

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. He is the 20th chief executive officer of the Columbia campus and sixth since the creation of the

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. Wallace holds bachelor's and master's degrees from

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and a doctorate in economics from

Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt University (informally Vandy or VU) is a private research university in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 1873, it was named in honor of shipping and rail magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt, who provided the school its initial $1-million ...

. In addition to holding the position of chancellor Wallace served on the board of directors for both the

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and the

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Division-I Committee on Athletic Certification. He was named Chancellor Emeritus of the University of Missouri upon his retirement

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Wallace, Richard L. Living people Leaders of the University of Missouri People from Columbia, Missouri University of Missouri faculty Northwestern University alumni Vanderbilt University alumni 1936 births

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