Gen. Mark Welsh named President of Texas A&M University
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – The Texas A&M System Board of Regents named General Mark Welsh III the 27th President of Texas A&M University Tuesday morning.
The appointment happened in a telephonic meeting where leaders spent three hours meeting in Executive Session. Welsh accepted the position of Interim President in July and oversaw the flagship university’s 2023 State of The University address and a community meeting regarding the Path Forward plan.
Both events were highly attended and watched following university turmoil, some of which led to the immediate retirement of former President Katherine Banks. Welsh was the Dean of the Bush School of Government and Public Service before leading the Office of the President. He was also a finalist for the office when Banks was appointed.
Welsh was named the sole finalist for the position in November, but his final appointment was subject to a 21-day waiting period under Texas law. At the time, he received widespread approval from the Board of Regents, Chancellor John Sharp, and many faculty.
After the Board meeting, Welsh released the following statement:
“It has been an unbelievable privilege to represent Texas A&M as Interim President over the last few months — one of the greatest honors of my life. I’m grateful to the Board of Regents and Chancellor Sharp for their confidence in me, and I look forward to continuing to work with our incredible faculty, staff, and students to map out the road ahead for Texas A&M. I’m ready to get started.”
Congratulations to Gen. (Ret.) Mark A. Welsh III on being named the 27th President of Texas A&M!
President Welsh was officially confirmed today by the @tamusystem Board of Regents. pic.twitter.com/bYz7IIRqtL
— Texas A&M University 👍 (@TAMU) December 12, 2023
