UNC Chapel Hill Provost Stepping Down Amid Civic Life Strife

Ryan Quinn | Inside Higher Education | April 14, 2025

UNC Provost Chris Clemens has resigned after disagreements with hiring practices at the School of Civic Life and Leadership. Established in 2023, SCiLL aims to promote civic education, civil discourse, and a free speech culture at UNC. According to reports, Clemens disagreed with SCiLL Dean Jed Atkins regarding the hiring of outside faculty members. Clemens will return to teaching astronomy in the fall.