
Chancellors of UM-Flint
A Chronology of Leadership
Since its founding in 1956, the University of Michigan-Flint has been shaped by leaders who guided the institution through periods of growth, change and opportunity. Each chancellor has helped advance the university’s mission of expanding access to a Michigan education while strengthening its impact in Flint and beyond. Together, their leadership reflects the evolving story of a campus committed to academic excellence, community partnership and the success of its students.

David French
1956-71
William Moran
1971-79


William Vasse
1979-80 (Interim)
Conny Nelson
1980-83


Marvin Roberson
1983-84 (Interim)
Clinton B. Jones
1984-93


Lawrence Krugler
1993-94 (Interim)
Charlie Nelms
1994-97


Beverly Schmoll
1998-99 (Interim)
Juan Mestas
1999–2007


Jack Kay
2007-08 (Interim)
Ruth Person
2008–14


Susan Borrego
2014–19
Debasish Dutta
2019–23


Donna Fry
2023–24 (Interim)
Laurence B. Alexander
2024-present
