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flag Former Texas senator Tommy Williams named interim A&M president after Gen. Mark Welsh’s resignation over professor dismissal controversy.

flag Tommy Williams, a former Texas state senator and 1978 alumnus of Texas A&M, has been named interim president of the university system, effective immediately, following the abrupt resignation of Gen. Mark Welsh III. flag Welsh stepped down amid controversy over the dismissal of English professor Melissa McCoul after a viral video sparked national debate on academic freedom and gender identity in education. flag Williams, who previously served as vice chancellor of governmental relations for the A&M System and senior advisor to Governor Greg Abbott, was selected for his deep institutional ties and experience in state policy. flag The Texas A&M System Board of Regents approved the appointment, emphasizing the need for stability during the search for a permanent president, with no timeline announced.

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