Texas A&M University System appoints Mark Welsh as interim president, launches investigation into contract handling
TL;DR
The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents has unanimously appointed Mark A. Welsh III as the interim president of Texas A&M University, following the resignation of former president M. Katherine Banks. Welsh, who has been serving as the acting president, was praised for his leadership and experience. The board also authorized a potential settlement with Kathleen McElroy, a professor whose hiring to revive A&M's journalism program caused controversy. The university will conduct a thorough investigation into the hiring process.
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- Texas A&M University System regents name Mark Welsh interim president of flagship campus The Texas Tribune
- Texas A&M announces new interim president KHOU 11
- Texas A&M names interim president, launches Investigation into handling of McElroy’s contract KBTX
- Texas A&M announces new interim president, OKs settlement negotiations with Dr. Kathleen McElroy WFAA
- Texas A&M announces new interim president and OKs settlement negotiations with Dr. Kathleen McElroy KHOU.com
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