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Legacy of a Transformative Chancellor | Wilmington News
UNCW mourns the passing of Chancellor Emeritus James R. Leutze, a visionary leader whose 13-year tenure transformed the university from a modest campus into a thriving academic powerhouse. Under his guidance, enrollment surged past 10,000 students, new buildings rose across campus, and key research centers like the Center for Marine Science were born. Leutze championed student success, boosted retention and graduation rates, and spearheaded a statewide bond that funded major campus upgrades including the Sayed Education Building and Cultural Arts Building. He reshaped the campus into a lush…
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