Office of the Chancellor
WHAT WE DO
The Office of the Chancellor provides overall leadership, guidance, and management of the institution, including academics, research, athletics, fundraising, governmental affairs, and external relations. The Chancellor serves as the chief executive officer, setting the strategic vision for how the university develops future leaders, drives job and business creation, pioneers new solutions, and serves our neighbors and communities across Mississippi and beyond.
Chancellor Communications
Please read the latest messages from our Chancellor.
Chancellor Communications
On May 5-9, some 6,000 members of the Class of 2026 will welcome their friends, families and loved ones to campus for the most celebratory moment of our academic year: our 173rd Commencement!
Meet the Staff
William Kneip
- Chief of Staff and Director of External Relations
Perry Sansing
- Associate General Counsel and Special Assistant to the Chancellor for Governmental Affairs
Amy Lewis
- Director of Federal Relations
Michelle Jennings
- Executive Assistant
Lynlee Stacy
- Executive Coordinator To the Chancellor
Andie Cooper
- Executive Assistant