Dr. Robert L. Caret holds a Ph.D. in organic chemistry from the University of New Hampshire and a bachelor’s in chemistry from Suffolk University in Boston.

Robert Caret joined the University System of Maryland (USM) as chancellor on July 1, 2015. He was inaugurated as the system’s 4th chancellor on November 19, 2015. No stranger to Maryland, Robert is a former president of Towson University, a USM institution.

During his 20 years of public higher education leadership, Bob has earned respect for his successful work in several areas, including helping to ensure academic excellence, college affordability, and the efficient use of resources. In addition, he is credited with emphasizing university partnerships to enhance students’ experiences and to impact regional progress in workforce economic development and other areas.