Video: Meet Interim Chancellor Lee H. Roberts

In this video, he talks about Carolina's importance and how his family background shaped his thinking about public service.

By University Communications, Monday, January 15th, 2024

Interim Chancellor Lee H. Roberts learned about the power of public service from a young age, seeing his grandparents serve in Congress and his parents work as news reporters. Those lessons are on his mind as he takes on his new role at UNC-Chapel Hill.

Watch this video to hear Roberts talk about his upbringing, values and goals for the University.

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