List of chancellors of the University of Houston System


The office of Chancellor of the University of Houston System, held by Renu Khator, was created with the establishment of the University of Houston System in 1977 as the chief executive officer of the university system.
Since 1997, the chancellor of the University of Houston System has also held the position of President of the University of Houston, thus making it a dual office.
NumberNameTenureLifeNotes & Events
1Philip G. Hoffman1977–19791915–2008First chancellor of the University of Houston System and former president of the University of Houston
2Charles E. Bishop1980–19861921–2012
3Wilbur L. Meier1986–19891939–2008
InterimGlenn A. Goerke19891931–2015Former president of the University of Houston, the University of, and the University of
4Alexander F. Schilt1989–19951941–Former president of the University of
5William P. Hobby, Jr.1995–19971932–Former Lieutenant Governor of Texas
6Arthur K. Smith1997–20031937–First person to hold the dual position of chancellor of the University of Houston System and president of the University of Houston
7Jay Gogue2003–20071947–
InterimJohn M. Rudley20071947–
8Renu Khator2008–1955–First female and foreign-born chancellor of the University of Houston System