| Philip L. Dubois | |
| Birth Date: | 17 October 1950 |
| Birth Place: | Oakland, California, USA |
| Alma Mater: | University of California, Davis (BS)University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS)University of Wisconsin-Madison (PhD) |
| Occupation: | Professor, University Administration[1] |
| Years Active: | 1976-2020[2] |
| Known For: | Being the president of the University of Wyoming, and senior chancellor of UNC Charlotte |
| Predecessor: | James H. Woodward |
| Successor: | Sharon Gaber |
Philip L. Dubois (born October 17, 1950) is a retired American professor and academic administrator best known for his role as university president at the University of Wyoming from 1997-2005, and later his role as chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte from 2005-2020.[3]
A native of Oakland, California,[4] and a first-generation college student, Dubois earned his bachelor's degree in political science in 1972 from the University of California, Davis. He graduated summa cum laude.[5] He then went on to earn his master's (1974) and doctoral (1978) degree in political science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He started his career in academics as an assistant professor at UC Davis, and held various administrative positions there. In 1991, he was recruited by UNC Charlotte to become provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. Under his leadership, he helped establish the first doctoral programs at UNC Charlotte.[6] In 1997, Dubois was appointed as president of the University of Wyoming. During that time, he helped Wyoming's only university implement more academic and support services. He was succeeded by Tom Buchanan.[7] In 2005, Dubois was named chancellor of UNC Charlotte, and assumed the role on July 15, 2005. Under his administration, 10 bachelor's, 17 master's, and 12 doctoral programs were added to UNC Charlotte. He retired in 2020, and was succeeded by Sharon Gaber. He currently resides with his wife, Lisa, in Georgia. He has 3 children.