Surprise leadership change at UT-Austin with announcement of new interim president
The University of Texas chief operating officer Jim Davis, who has close ties to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, was named interim president of the flagship university. According to system leadership personnel,
UT System names Jim Davis as UT-Austin’s interim president
Austin's chief operating officer since 2023, ends President Jay Hartzell’s tenure months earlier than anticipated.
James Davis named interim president at UT
James Davis, the university's senior vice president and chief operating officer, has been named the interim president of UT, effective immediately, according to a Feb. 19 announcement.
'The right person' | UT Austin announces new interim president
James Davis will transition from his role as the university's senior vice president and chief operating officer to lead the university as interim president.
Interim president for UT Austin named at UT System regents' meeting
Following the recommendation of Chairman Kevin P. Eltife and the UT System Board of Regents Feb. 19, Chancellor James B. Milliken named James E. Davis as interim president of The University of Texas at Austin,
University of Texas names interim president
The University of Texas at Austin has named Jim Davis as its interim president following a vote by the Board of Regents. Davis serves as the university’s senior vice president and chief operating officer.
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University of Texas System names interim president of UT-Austin
University of Texas System officials have named James E. Davis as interim president of the flagship, taking over for outgoing ...