After spending time in India, Lariviere built an impressive academic career around the country’s languages, histories, religions and culture.

He has conducted research in London, Oxford, Calcutta, Poona, Kathmandu, Tokyo, Beijing, Lahore, Munich, Colombo and Madras, and other cities.

Lariviere also served as the inaugural associate vice president for international programs at UT Austin.

Additionally, Lariviere has had a successful career as a consultant for American and Indian companies in information technology and business process outsourcing.

He was selected by the Royal Dutch Academy to give the annual Gonda Lecture in 1994, and the Collège de France honored him with the status of Professeur Etranger in 1996.