UNC-Chapel Hill named Michael Andreasen as its new vice chancellor for development Wednesday afternoon. Andreasen arrives in Chapel Hill after serving as the vice president for university advancement at the University of Oregon for nine years.

“I’m excited to be joining the team that has already achieved great success and to help think about what we’ll do next,” Andreasen said in a statement. “Carolina is an exciting place that has built upon its legacy as the oldest public institution to grant degrees and pairs that history with a powerful and vibrant academic enterprise. I’m looking forward to learning more about the impact of that work and how we will address the grand challenges of our times.”

Andreasen will replace David Routh as the university’s vice chancellor for development. Recently recognized for his nine years in the role and efforts toward UNC’s Campaign for Carolina fundraising initiative, Routh announced his resignation in April of this year.

The UNC Board of Trustees held a full meeting on November 10, 2022, at the Carolina Inn in Chapel Hill. In this image David Routh, vice chancellor for development, is applauded by those in attendance after being formally recognized by the board. (Image via Johnny Andrews/UNC-Chapel Hill)

At Oregon, Andreasen raised $3.24 billion for a university campaign while working under five university presidents. During his tenure, he also helped establish and build the Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact and the Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health. He has also served in positions at the University of Michigan, the University of California, Santa Barbara and the American Film Institute. He earned his undergraduate degree at the University of California, Irvine.

In a statement, UNC chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz called Andreasen “a seasoned leader.”

“I am confident he will continue to engage supporters and alumni and build on our recent fundraising success,” Guskiewicz said.

Adreasen’s first official day at UNC will be January 23.

 

Featured image via The University of Oregon

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