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List of chancellors of the University of Houston System

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The Ezekiel W. Cullen Building at the University of Houston has housed the chancellor's office since 1997
Renu Khator, the eighth chancellor of the University of Houston System

The office of Chancellor of the University of Houston System, held by Renu Khator, was created with the establishment of the University of Houston System in 1977 as the chief executive officer of the university system.

Since 1997, the chancellor of the University of Houston System has also held the position of President of the University of Houston, thus making it a dual office.

Number Name Tenure Life Notes & Events
1 Philip G. Hoffman 1977–1979 1915–2008 First chancellor of the University of Houston System and former president of the University of Houston
2 Charles E. Bishop 1980–1986 1921–2012[1][2]
3 Wilbur L. Meier 1986–1989 1939–2008[3]
Interim Glenn A. Goerke 1989 1931–2015 Former president of the University of Houston, the University of Houston–Clear Lake, and the University of Houston–Victoria
4 Alexander F. Schilt 1989–1995 1941– Former president of the University of Houston–Downtown
5 William P. Hobby, Jr. 1995–1997 1932– Former Lieutenant Governor of Texas
6 Arthur K. Smith 1997–2003 1937– First person to hold the dual position of chancellor of the University of Houston System and president of the University of Houston
7 Jay Gogue 2003–2007 1947–
Interim John M. Rudley 2007 1947–
8 Renu Khator 2008– 1955– First female and foreign-born chancellor of the University of Houston System

References

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  1. ^ 1974–1980 Charles E. Bishop. University of Arkansas, The Office of the Chancellor. Retrieved 2012-01-23.
  2. ^ Former UH president dies. The Daily Cougar, 23 Jan 2012. Retrieved 2012-01-23.
  3. ^ Passings. North Carolina State University Bulletin, October 2008. Retrieved 2014-07-14.
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