Meet the Provost
Dr. Robert T. Burrus Jr. was appointed interim provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at UNCW in July 2025. The division houses five academic colleges, seven functional areas, the Center for Marine Science, and a divisional operations wing. More than 1,300 faculty and staff members are employed within the division.
A member of the UNCW faculty since 1998, Dr. Burrus has served as dean of the Cameron School of Business since 2015, in addition to one year as interim dean.
UNCW Names Robert T. Burrus Jr. Interim Provost and VC for Academic Affairs