UT Austin's President Jay Hartzell to lead Southern Methodist University starting June 1.

University of Texas at Austin President Jay Hartzell will become the new president of Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas starting June 1. Hartzell, who has led UT Austin since 2020, was chosen by SMU's board of trustees after a national search. His appointment follows current SMU President R. Gerald Turner's decision to step down after 30 years. Hartzell's tenure at UT Austin included overseeing record-high applications and graduation rates, as well as navigating political challenges like a state-mandated ban on diversity programs.

2 months ago
31 Articles