UT interim president appoints new provost, sidelining official who recently took the job
In his first email to UT, interim president appoints David Vanden Bout as provost. Jay Hartzell had appointed Rachel Mersey to that post Jan. 5.
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.
UT System names James Davis, senior vice president and former deputy AG, as interim president
Davis has a bachelor’s degree from UT but does not have teaching experience, as the majority of the institution's 30 past presidents have had.
'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.
UT System Board of Regents appoints interim president
The UT System Board of Regents named Jim Davis, the University’s current senior vice president and chief operating officer, interim president of UT effective immediately on Wednesday.  The board’s decision marks the end of President Jay Hartzell’s term three months before his expected departure in May to become Southern Methodist University’s president.
UT System Board of Regents names Jim Davis as interim president of UT Austin
Davis will take over the role effective immediately. He replaces Jay Hartzell who is leaving to lead Southern Methodist University.
Interim president named at UT Austin
University of Texas at Austin graduate James Davis will temporarily replace president Jay Hartzell, who is taking on a new role in Dallas.
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Texas football 2026 commit set for official visit to SMU
Texas Longhorns commit and three-star wide receiver Chris Stewart is set to officially visit SMU on May 2. Stewart committed ...
SMU AD Rick Hart, one year after Mustangs’ move to ACC, to step down after 13 years
Hart leaves what's expected to be a highly sought-after job following SMU's conference switch and CFP appearance.
University of Texas officials name interim president after Jay Hartzell announces departure
University of Texas System officials have named James E. Davis as interim president of the flagship, taking over for outgoing ...
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UT Austin President Jay Hartzell spotted at SMU basketball game.
Texas President Jay Hartzell was spotted at an SMU basketball game. Hartzell is slated to depart UT at the end of May for SMU ...