COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents has confirmed Dr. Kathy Banks as the next President of Texas A&M University.
Banks will assume her new duties on June 1.
"I am so excited to be selected as the 26th President of Texas A&M University," said Banks. "I'm very grateful for the Regents' support of my candidacy and their confidence in me as a leader."
The Board chose Banks in a unanimous decision after Chancellor John Sharp recommended her for the position on March 3.
Banks is currently the Vice Chancellor of Engineering and National Laboratories and dean of the Texas A&M College of Engineering. She will continue her duties as Vice Chancellor because of her involvement with Los Alamos National Laboratory and the Bush Combat Development Complex at the RELLIS Campus.
She has been with the University since 2011.
"After much review, I know that Kathy Banks is the right choice for Texas A&M University," said Chancellor John Sharp. "We've all worked with her many years and we know what she's done to transform our Engineering College to one of the biggest and best in the world."
She is the second woman in the history of the University to hold the presidential title.
Banks said she is working on three steps as she gets ready to fill her new position.
She will embark on a listening tour to meet with departments, colleges and other groups on campus. That will also include athletics and academic affairs.
Banks is also collaborating on plans to return back to campus safely in Fall. She strongly encourages everyone to get vaccinated.
As well, Banks is looking towards the future and figuring out plans for ten, twenty and thirty years down the line for the University.
"What is the next vision plan for Texas A&M? One that will take us to new heights and create worldwide impact," Banks said.