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New president inauguration held <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The stage in front of the College Hall stood filled with past university presidents, Texas A&M University (TAMU) System and Board of Regents members, loved ones and friends. Chairs lined University Boulevard as students, faculty, staff, guests and more gathered as Texas A&M University-Kingsville inaugurated its 22nd president – Javelina Alumnus Dr. Robert Vela \u2013 on Nov. 29.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is an exciting day for the university. The installation of a new president\u2026 is an important part of life of the university for many reasons. It is a ceremonial symbol of a new beginning it is a time for reflection, a time to recall the institution’s history and to reflect on its mission. It is a time for celebrating and for rededicating ourselves to the tradition of learning. It is a time to strengthen the enterprise of education,\u201d Master of Ceremonies and KIII News Anchor Rudy Trevi\u00f1o said. \u201cInstallation is a time to reflect on the respect that we have for the university’s heritage and celebrate our institution’s role in shaping South Texas for nearly 100 years. It is also a moment to set our sights to the future as we continue to light the way with resolve.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The theme of President Vela\u2019s inauguration was Lighting The Way, Illuminado El Camino, symbolizing the impact TAMUK has had on its students, lighting the way to education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TAMUK Student Government Association President Tyler Larraga, Staff Council President Sarai Flores, Faculty Senate President Dr. Tanner Machado and Javelina Alumni Association President Monica Hysquierdo shared remarks on behalf of students, faculty, staff and alumni welcoming Vela as president in a video played during the inauguration ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYour reputation truly does proceed you. The way you interact with students, faculty, staff, alumni and all those involved in the institution, just goes to show that we are in good hands and to know that we are in good hands is because we have one of our very own Javelinas serving as our president,\u201d Hysquierdo said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n