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Board of Regents selects new chancellor first Hispanic in that post. by bryaN baStIbLE The Shorthorn staff
The UT System Board of Regents appointed Francisco Cigarroa as the system’s chancellor Jan. 9, more than six months after former chancellor Mark Yudof stepped down.
ence Center at San Antonio president, starts his duties Feb. 2. Cigarroa was selected from more than 50 applicants. He first made history eight years ago when he was the first Hispanic appointed to lead a major academic health center in the U.S., and will make history again as the first Hispanic to head
He said he was honored and privileged to take on the new role. “I look forward to working with the Board of Regents, system leadership, presidents, faculty, staff and students in promoting the goals and missions of the institutions, which includes advancing excellence on our campuses and ensuring that
sible to students of all backgrounds,” Cigarroa said in a press release. University President James Spaniolo said Cigarroa’s appointment was great news for the university and everyone in the UT System. “Dr. Cigarroa is a terrific leader, and I believe he’ll be UT continues on page 6
the UT System’s new chancellor
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