Chancellor selected for A&M System
On June 14, 2024, long time Texas A&M University (TAMU) System Chancellor John Sharp announced he was stepping down after an illustrious 14-year career making him the longest tenured chancellor in TAMU’s 149-year history.
Sharp oversaw a multitude of new projects for Texas A&M University-Kingsville’s (TAMUK) sister schools like a TAMU law school, $11.4 billion in renovations to all 11 schools across Texas, and a 2,000-acre high tech campus used for research defense.
Almost nine months later on March 7, TAMU has set their sights on a new chancellor Glenn Hegar.
Hegar served in the Texas House of Representatives and Texas Senate but was elected the 36th Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts in November 2014 .
Hegar was Texas’ chief financial officer, the state’s treasurer, check writer, tax collector and revenue estimator.
The vote for Hegar was unanimous.
Texas state law says there is a 21-day comment period before the Board can finalize its selection.
TAMU’s Chairman the Board of Regents Bill Mahomes had high praise for the possible future of TAMU.
“The Board is confident that Glenn Hegar is ready to usher in the next era of excellence at The Texas A&M University System,” Mahomes said in a statement released by the TAMU system.
Hegar has a financial background which bodes well for TAMU and Mahomes understands the benefits that Hegar brings not only at TAMU but across the A&M System.
“Hegar grasps the unique breadth and depth of the System’s impact on every corner of Texas through its eight state agencies and 11 universities. We, as members of the Board of Regents, are eager to see what he will accomplish.” Mahomes said.
As well as having the Board of Regents favoring Hegar, TAMUK President Dr. Robert Vela had positive comments for the new chancellor.
“Glenn Hegar is a truly outstanding Texan who has dedicated his life to service and advancing opportunities for Texans. I am confident he will continue that service with being the Chancellor of the Texas A&M University System. There is no doubt that Chancellor Sharp leaves behind a legacy of growth and expansion and Texans are better for it,” President Vela said.
