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Last updated at 12:38amThursday, July 30th, 2020

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

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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
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  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 ...
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  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
- @UNC
  After watching her parents struggle to get the medical care they deserve, Raven Smith grew determined to help them and others. This fall, Raven is returning to the classroom to earn her doctorate degree from @UNCSON. Get to know this new Tar Heel ⤵️https://t.co/Wc3Oon7q5z
- @UNC
  Tar Heels — if you're returning to campus this fall, you'll notice some important operational changes designed to keep you safe. #UNC junior Lizzy Campbell walks you through what's new and different, from housing to transportation, libraries, dining and more https://t.co/hZZqle...
- @UNC
  #UNC will celebrate the start of fall semester with online events Sunday for incoming students near and far. New Student Convocation will stream as a watch party on Facebook and YouTube at 7 p.m., while @UNCGAA will host a virtual Sunset Serenade around 8 https://t.co/Qbe0h7GuAC
- @UNC
  RT @chtransit: We’ve received some questions about how Chapel Hill Transit is going to work this Fall. Here’s a thread to give some insight…
- @UNC
  We all play a role in reducing the spread of COVID-19. Wearing a mask helps protect your loved ones, the Tar Heel and Chapel Hill communities and yourself. @EmployeeForum asked some #UNC students, faculty and staff to share their reasons for wearing a mask 😷⤵️ https://t.co...
- @UNC
  Tar Heels, be sure to set a reminder for this weekend's Week of Welcome events! You won't want to miss out on #UNC traditions such as New Student Convocation and Sunset Serenade, which will both be virtual this fall. See what else is happening 👉 https://t.co/cP9xFknEz7 https:/...