James Moeser

James Charles Moeser (born April 3, 1939)[1] is a musician and university administrator who served as the ninth chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is a trained concert organist. A native of Colorado City, Texas, Moeser earned bachelor's and master's degrees in music from the University of Texas at Austin and a doctorate from the University of Michigan.

James Moeser
James Moeser (Jim Wallace, 2002)
Chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
In office 2000–2008
Preceded by	Michael Hooker
Succeeded by	Holden Thorp
Chancellor of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln
In office February 1, 1996 – January 1, 2000
Preceded by	Graham Spanier
Succeeded by	Harvey Perlman
Personal details
Born	(1939-04-03) April 3, 1939 Colorado City, Texas
Spouse(s)	Susan Dickerson Moeser
Alma mater	University of Texas at Austin University of Michigan
Profession	Educator

Moeser, formerly chancellor of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, began his work as chancellor at UNC on August 15, 2000. While at UNC he oversaw and introduced many historic changes and improvements for the university, including the Carolina Covenant, Carolina First campaign, Carolina Connects initiative, expansions of genome research at the university, and the passing of a referendum for the nation's largest higher education bond package. Moeser announced on September 26, 2007 that he would relinquish his position as Chancellor on June 30, 2008.[2] He was succeeded by Holden Thorp on June 30, 2008. Following a year-long sabbatical, Moeser returned to UNC as Chancellor Emeritus and professor in the music department.