Two professors cut ties with Liu Institute over Ostermann appointment as Trustees meet
By
Liam Kelly
· Friday, Feb. 6, 2026
Professor Diane Desierto and emeritus professor Robert Gimello resigned from their roles as fellow and emeritus fellow in the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies. The Board of Trustees met on Wednesday and Thursday of this week, where Ostermann’s appointment was expected to be on the docket.
