University of Texas at Arlington President Steps Down

Two UT System institutions experience leadership changes as new semester begins

By Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune August 31, 2026 Two major UT System institutions face leadership changes as their presidents stepped down in recent days. On Monday, UT Arlington president Jennifer Cowley announced plans to return to the faculty. Last week, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center president Peter Pisters announced his retirement after more than…

UT Arlington, MD Anderson presidents stepping down

UT Arlington’s Jennifer Cowley is returning to faculty. Meanwhile, MD Anderson’s Peter Pisters retires after 32 years with the cancer center.

UT-Arlington President Steps Down, TWU Dallas Names New President

The University of Texas at Arlington Jennifer Cowley, President UTA President Jennifer Cowley is stepping down from her role, according to a statement made by the university. The college’s first female president, Cowley also previously held positions at the University of North Texas and The Ohio State University. During her four-year tenure, she boosted research … Continued The post UT-Arlington President Steps Down, TWU Dallas Names New Preside…

University of Texas at Arlington president steps down

Dr. Jennifer Cowley has served as president at UTA since 2022.

UT Arlington President Jennifer Cowley to step down, focus on teaching

Cowley has led UTA since 2022 through record enrollment, campus expansion and a recent period of tighter finances. No interim leader has been announced.

UT Arlington president stepping down to return to teaching

Cowley was the first woman to serve as president of the university, a role she has held since 2022.