List of chancellors of the University of Massachusetts Amherst


Chancellors of the University of Massachusetts Amherst are individuals who serve in the top position of the university. The office, originally known as "President," was changed to "Chancellor" in 1970 following John W. Lederle's resignation and the opening of UMass Boston five years earlier. The title "President of the University of Massachusetts" now refers to the president of the entire five-campus University of Massachusetts system. The current chancellor of the Amherst campus is Javier Reyes. The chancellor resides in Hillside, the campus residence for chancellors.

List of presidents and chancellors

Presidents of the University of Massachusetts(1864–1970)

For the list of presidents who led the Amherst campus prior to 1970 see University of Massachusetts#Presidents.

Chancellors of the University of Massachusetts Amherst

The following persons have served as chancellor of University of Massachusetts Amherst
No.ImageChancellorTerm startTerm end
1Oswald Tippo19701971
2Randolph W. Bromery19711979
3Henry Koffler19791982
interimLoren Baritz19821982
4Joseph Duffey19821991
5Richard D. O'Brien19911993
6David K. ScottJuly 1, 1993June 30, 2001
interimMarcellette G. WilliamsJuly 1, 2001June 30, 2002
7John V. LombardiJuly 1, 2002August 31, 2007
interimThomas W. Cole Jr.September 1, 2007July 31, 2008
8Robert C. HolubAugust 1, 2008June 30, 2012
9Kumble R. SubbaswamyJuly 1, 2012June 30, 2023
10Javier ReyesJuly 1, 2023present

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