Chancellors of UM-Flint

Together, their leadership reflects the evolving story of a campus committed to academic excellence, community partnership and the success of its students.

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.

Portrait of David French

David French

1956-1971

Portrait of William Moran

William Moran

1971-1979

Portrait of William Vasse

William Vasse

1979-1980 (interim)

Portrait of Conny Nelson

Conny Nelson

1980-1983

Portrait of Marvin Roberson

Marvin Roberson

1983-1984 (interim)

Portrait of Clinton B. Jones

Clinton B. Jones

1984-1993

Portrait of Lawrence Krugler

Lawrence Krugler

1993-1994 (interim)

Portrait of Charlie Nelms

Charlie Nelms

1994-1997

Portrait of Beverly Schmoll

Beverly Schmoll

1998-1999 (interim)

Portrait of Juan Mestas

Juan Mestas

1999-2007

Portrait of Jack Kay

Jack Kay

2007-2008 (interim)

Portrait of Ruth Person

Ruth Person

2008-2014

Portrait of Susan Borrego

Susan Borrego

2014-2019

Portrait of Debasish Dutta

Debasish Dutta

2019-2023

Portrait of Donna Fry

Donna Fry

2023-2024 (interim)

Portrait of Laurence B. Alexander

Laurence B. Alexander

2024-present