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
I am delighted to share that the University of Mississippi has once again maintained its R1 designation from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, reaffirming our university’s position among the nation’s elite research institutions.
Meet the Staff
William Kneip
- Director of External Relations and Assistant to the Chancellor for Executive Affairs
Perry Sansing
- Associate General Counsel and Special Assistant to the Chancellor for Governmental Affairs
Michelle Jennings
- Executive Assistant
Lynlee Stacy
- Executive Coordinator To the Chancellor
Andrea Cooper
- Executive Assistant