CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents have named Dr. Robert H. Vela Jr. as the sole finalist for the position of President of Texas A&M University - Kingsville.
Dr. Vela has more than 20 years in higher education administration and is currently the president of San Antonio College. He is also a Javelina alumni!
His lengthy academic career has included leadership roles at Coastal Bend College, A&M Kingsville, and San Jacinto College before he joined San Antonio College in 2008 as Dean of Student Affairs.
Under state law, Regents name a finalist for at least 21 days before making the appointment at a later meeting.
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