New Texas A&M President Confirmed as University Seeks Stability
Ballabina, a longtime system leader, was chosen after a 21-day wait to help steady Texas A&M after months of leadership upheaval.
- On Wednesday, the Board of Regents unanimously appointed Susan Ballabina as the 28th president of Texas A&M University, with her role beginning May 11 following a state-mandated 21-day waiting period.
- Ballabina most recently served as executive vice chancellor for the University System, overseeing 12 universities and eight state agencies after more than three decades of service within the organization.
- Board Chair Robert L. Albritton said the appointment "sends a strong signal that Texas A&M is aligned, confident and moving forward with momentum," while Regent James R. "Randy" Brooks added, "Absolutely."
- Managing the state's largest public university with 72,289 enrolled students in fall 2025, Ballabina expressed enthusiasm about the position after initially having reservations about the role.
- Administrative upheaval preceded this selection, including the resignations of Welsh III and Katherine Banks, as the university now pivots toward celebrating 150 years and resolving recent leadership crises.
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Texas A&M Appoints New President
(WBAP/KLIF) — AP — Regents on Wednesday unanimously appointed Susan Ballabina as president of Texas A&M, putting her in charge of the state’s largest public university as it continues to deal with the fallout from its last president’s resignation. Ballabina, who assumes the role on May 11, most recently served as executive vice chancellor for the Texas A&M University System, overseeing day-to-day operations across its 12 universities and eight s…
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New Texas A&M president confirmed as university seeks stability
Regents on Wednesday unanimously appointed Susan Ballabina as president of Texas A&M, putting her in charge of the state’s largest public university as it continues to deal with the fallout from its last president’s resignation.
Texas A&M University System Regents Unanimously Appoint Dr. Susan Ballabina as President of Texas A&M University
May 6, 2026 BRYAN–COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System today voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Susan Ballabina as 28th president of Texas A&M University. Dr. Ballabina will assume her new role on May 11. The vote follows the state’s required 21-day waiting period after which Dr. Ballabina was named sole finalist and marks the selection of a leader with more than three decades of service to Texas A&M and…
Dr. Susan Ballabina appointed as 28th Texas A&M president
BRYAN–COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) - The Board of Regents of the Texas A&M University System has voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Susan Ballabina as 28th president of the university. According to the A&M System, Dr. Ballabina will assume her new role on May 11. The vote follows the state’s required 21-day waiting period after which [...]
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