Attorney Lee H. Roberts Elected 13th Chancellor of UNC – Chapel Hill

UNC-Chapel Hill seven-month Interim Chancellor Lee H. Roberts has been named to the post permanently. A newcomer to higher education, Roberts previously served as the State Budget Director.  He has served on the UNC Board of Governors prior to his appointment as interim Chancellor.  His political support noted his handling of protests on campus following the terrorist attacks on Oct. 7, 2023.

He was the co-founder and managing partner of SharpVue Capital, a North Carolina investment firm that specializes in stewarding institutional funds and growing local economies. In addition, Roberts as served on the State Board of Community Colleges, the State Banking Commission, the Golden LEAF Foundation Board, and the Board of Visitors at Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy. He also taught public budgeting classes at Duke.

Roberts earned his J.D. Georgetown University.

Grove City College President Paul McNulty to Retire

President Paul McNulty of Grove City Park College plans to retire at the end of the 2024-2025 academic year. McNulty was appointed President in 2014 following a career as a Deputy Attorney General for the United States and as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.

McNulty is a graduate of the College, and he earned his J.D. at Capital University School of Law. 

Judge James Genovese Named Next President of Northwestern State University

On July 18, 2024 Louisiana Supreme Court Associate Justice James Genovese was  named the 21st president of Northwestern State University. Genovese has served on the Louisiana Supreme Court since 2017 and worked as an attorney for 21 years before he was appointed as a judge in 1995.  He has no higher education experience.  He earned his J.D. from Loyola New Orleans School of Law.

Judge Genovese will succeed President Marcus Jones, who is also a lawyer.