Robert C. Holub

Robert Charles Holub
Born August 22, 1949
Neptune, New Jersey
Education B.S., University of Pennsylvania, 1971
M.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1973 and 1976
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1979
Occupation University Professor
University Provost
University Chancellor
Employer University of California-Berkeley
University of Tennessee
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Spouse(s) Sabine Holub

Robert C. Holub (born August 22, 1949) served as chancellor of the University of Massachusetts Amherst,[1] beginning his tenure as chancellor in August 2008.[2] Holub stepped down from the chancellorship in July 2012, following his fourth year in office.[3]

Early life and education

Holub was born in Neptune, New Jersey, growing up in the state and becoming the first member of his family to attend college. Holub received his bachelor's degree in natural science from the University of Pennsylvania in 1971, going on to earn masters degrees in Comparative Literature (in 1973) and German (in 1976) and a Ph.D in German (1979) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.[1][2]

Academic appointments

Serving as a Professor of German at the University of California-Berkeley (full professor from 1989 on), he became a leading scholar 19th and 20th century German intellectual, cultural, and literary history. At Berkeley, he also served as the Undergraduate Dean, College of Letters and Science from 2003-2006, before taking the position of Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at the University of Tennessee, which he held from 2006 to 2008 before taking the chancellor position at UMass.[1][2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 " Seizing the Moment: Dr. Robert C. Holub becomes the 28th chancellor of the flagship campus" , UMass Amherst Magazine, Summer 2008. Accessed May 8, 2011.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Chancellor Biography: Chancellor Robert C. Holub. UMass Amherst: Office of the Chancellor, UMass.edu. Last Updated: 2009. Accessed: May 8, 2011.
  3. Ellement, John (2010-06-30). "UMass Amherst chancellor Holub to leave office in one year". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 2011-07-01.