Office of the Chancellor

The Chancellor serves as the chief executive officer of University of North Carolina School of the Arts, with responsibility for providing leadership and fulfilling the mission and vision of UNCSA in every aspect of its operations.

On May 20, 2020, UNC System Interim President Bill Roper named Brian Cole as the ninth chancellor of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA), effective immediately. He was installed on October 1, 2021. Cole joined UNCSA in 2016 to become the dean of the School of Music, and served as interim chancellor from August 2019 to May 2020.

To contact the Office of the Chancellor, please email Erin Baker, Executive Assistant to the Chancellor, at bakere@uncsa.edu or call 336-770-3202.

From the Chancellor's Desk

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The role of art in building unity and understanding in a divided society

The arts unite us across divides, fostering empathy and shared experiences. By embracing diverse perspectives, art heals communities and encourages dialogue, reminding us that understanding and connection are vital to building a compassionate, unified society.

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Communications from Chancellor Brian Cole

Bridging the divides

As we reach the end of a highly charged and divisive election season, I want to encourage everyone to stop for a minute and breathe. Now is a good time to Take 5 to decompress and check in with yourself and each other.

Tomorrow is Election Day

With the endless ads on TV, texts on your phones, emails in your inboxes, and flyers clogging your mailboxes, it may be tempting to tune it all out. But it is critical that you exercise your right to cast your ballot and there are many reasons why.

Hurricane Helene recovery and relief

As we learn more about the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, I wanted to take a moment to update you on how things are going here, how UNCSA is stepping up to help, and how you can pitch in too.