Welcome to the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Bob Blouin gestures while speaking in a meeting.

Robert A. Blouin, Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost

Bob Blouin is the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The Provost is the Chief Operating Officer of the University and plays a central role leading critically important pan-university initiatives.

In addition to overseeing the University’s budget and planning operations, Blouin works alongside Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz toward implementing The Blueprint for Next, Carolina’s first-ever strategic framework, an initiative that will guide university growth over the next decade.

Announcements

Campus News

- Carolina rises to fifth among U.S. universities for federal research funding
  Carolina has again surpassed $1 billion in annual research and development expenditures, and the University’s ranking for federal research R&D expenditures rose from sixth to fifth in the nation.
- Carolina ranks 30th in 2018 Academic Ranking of World Universities
  Carolina ranks 30th in the world and 22nd in the U.S. among global universities, according to the 2018 Academic Ranking of World Universities.
- Arts Everywhere initiative launches free app to connect community with the arts on campus
- UNC-Chapel Hill named best value in U.S. public higher education
- A Journey to Excellence
  Forum members learn about plans for a new administrative operating model.
- UNC-Chapel Hill Earns Top Sustainability Ratings
- UNC’s Largest-Ever Research Award Reaches $232 Million

Social Media

- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  From the Shuford Program in Entrepreneurship to Launch Chapel Hill (and a whole lot more), the entrepreneurial mindset is everywhere you turn at #UNC! See why U.S. News and World Report ranks Carolina the No. 4 undergraduate entrepreneurship program in the country ⬇️
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  Who's ready to see Tar Heels back on campus? 🙋‍♀️ We hope you had a great fall break! #BarkTheSound
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  Before you see Ryan Gosling portray Neil Armstrong in First Man this weekend, discover how #UNC's Morehead Planetarium & Science Center played a role in America's early journeys to space! 🌔
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  Although it was a short week for students (yay fall break!), we stayed busy showcasing how Tar Heels are building their resumes and keeping Carolina moving through campus jobs. See what else you missed: https://unc.live/2q1j18E
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  Tar Heels leave their heel prints around the world. But alumna Zena Cardman is planning to make hers among the stars! Learn how her time at Carolina prepared her to become one of the members of NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration's 2017 astronaut candidate class ...
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  Working part-time at the Carolina makerspaces isn't just a job for #UNC junior Kalleen Kelley, it's a way to share her passion with other Tar Heels 👉🏾 https://unc.live/2R0tw7x
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  Congratulations to #UNC senior Takhona Hlatshwako on being named a Rhodes Scholar! https://t.co/ZmcSmmYIg7
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  In a recent analysis, @innovateunc reported how Carolina-based startups are making an impact across our state and globally. See how these startups work as engines for growth to strengthen communities as they recover from the COVID-19 pandemic #UNC https://t.co/J8cOPieN7H
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  RT @KevinGuskiewicz: Congratulations to Carolina senior and @MoreheadCain scholar Takhona Hlatshwako on receiving a Rhodes Scholarship! Thi…
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  Since 2004, over 10,000 #UNC students have been supported by the Carolina Covenant. This groundbreaking initiative gives eligible students the opportunity to graduate from Carolina debt-free. Explore how the program helps Tar Heels thrive https://t.co/An2AZWbUkh
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  #UNC's Counseling and Psychological Services offers a number of support groups to address student's concerns. All groups are confidential and free for eligible CAPS users. Find frequently asked questions about group therapy at Carolina: https://t.co/YRBuASfVC9 https://t.co/hADtPa...
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  With nine NCAA titles, 23 Atlantic Coast Conference championships and 12 straight final four appearances, @UNCFieldHockey has produced a legacy of success second to none. Meet head coach and primary architect of the #UNC program, Karen Shelton https://t.co/AjnPkCs1vo