Karrie Dixon

NCCU

Dr. Karrie G. Dixon was named the 13th chancellor of North Carolina Central University on June 6, 2024. She was elected by the University of North Carolina Board of Governors following her nomination by the University of North Carolina System President Peter Hans. She began her appointment on July 1, 2024. Dr. Dixon served as the 12th chief executive officer and 7th chancellor of Elizabeth City State University, where she was appointed on December 14, 2018. Before her appointment, Dr. Dixon served as the interim chancellor from April 9, 2018, after having played a crucial role as co-lead on the ECSU New Directions Phase 2 Operational Team since early 2017.