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Lee Roberts

Lee Roberts is the chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, serving since August 2024. He previously served as the university’s interim chancellor and as a member of the UNC System Board of Governors. Roberts was the state budget director under Gov. Pat McCrory.

In Emails, UNC’s Provost Claimed Roberts Approved Tenure Delay
Higher Education

In Emails, UNC’s Provost Claimed Roberts Approved Tenure Delay

In an email, Chris Clemens said Chancellor Lee Roberts agreed to the trustees’ controversial move for financial reasons.

by Erin Gretzinger and Matt Hartman August 1, 2025August 3, 2025
Lee Roberts is UNC’s New Chancellor. Here’s What To Know.

Lee Roberts is UNC’s New Chancellor. Here’s What To Know.

Roberts has served as the university’s interim chancellor since January.

by Assembly Staff August 9, 2024February 5, 2025
Lee Roberts Named Next Chancellor of UNC-Chapel Hill

Lee Roberts Named Next Chancellor of UNC-Chapel Hill

The UNC System Board of Governors officially selected the former state budget chief for the top job on Friday.

by Erin Gretzinger August 9, 2024February 5, 2025
What Lee Roberts’ Interim Months Tell Us About How He’ll Lead UNC-Chapel Hill

What Lee Roberts’ Interim Months Tell Us About How He’ll Lead UNC-Chapel Hill

The well-connected finance executive has been named the next chancellor. Here’s what people have made of his eight-month tenure as interim.

by Erin Gretzinger August 8, 2024February 5, 2025

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Lee Roberts Named Interim Chancellor at UNC-Chapel Hill

Lee Roberts Named Interim Chancellor at UNC-Chapel Hill

The well-connected technocrat and Board of Governors member takes over amid numerous questions about the school’s future.

by Kyle Villemain December 15, 2023August 7, 2024

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