Austin Lane
Austin Lane | |
|---|---|
| 9th Chancellor of Southern Illinois University Carbondale | |
| Assumed office July 1, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | John Dunn (interim) |
| 12th President of Texas Southern University | |
| In office June 6, 2016 – February 4, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | John M. Rudley |
| Succeeded by | Kenneth Huewitt (interim) |
| 3rd President of Lone Star College-Montgomery | |
| In office 2009–2015 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Butler |
| Succeeded by | Rebecca Riley |
| Academic background | |
| Alma mater |
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| Thesis | Private scholarship aid, access, and success for African American and Hispanic students attending a public, large, rural -serving Associate's College (2009) |
| Doctoral advisor | David E. Hardy |
Austin A. Lane is an American college official and chancellor of Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Early life and education
Lane was born in New Jersey and graduated from Hackensack High School. He received a BA from Langston University, an MA from the University of Oklahoma, and an Ed. D. from the University of Alabama.
Career
Lane was executive vice chancellor of Lone Star College in 2015.[1] In 2016, Lane became president of Texas Southern University (TSU), succeeding John M. Rudley.[1][2] He departed in 2020 after controversy over an admissions scandal at its law school and questions over entertainment spending from a foundation connected to the university.[3][2] In 2020 he was appointed chancellor of Southern Illinois University Carbondale.[4]
Personal life
Lane and his wife Loren Lane have three children and live in Houston, Texas, with Lane being a remote worker. [5]
References
- ^ a b "Meet Texas Southern University New President, Dr. Austin Lane". HBCU Buzz. 2016-05-26. Archived from the original on 2023-10-16. Retrieved 2023-12-15.
- ^ a b Najmabadi, Shannon (2020-02-20). "Texas Southern University and ousted president agree to part ways". The Texas Tribune. Archived from the original on 2023-10-16. Retrieved 2023-12-15.
- ^ Natario, Nick (2020-02-20). "Texas Southern University finalizes departure of Dr. Austin Lane as president". KTRK-TV. Archived from the original on 2023-10-16. Retrieved 2023-12-15.
- ^ Britto, Brittany (2020-05-29). "Former president of TSU named chancellor of Southern Illinois University". Houston Chronicle. Archived from the original on 2023-10-20. Retrieved 2023-12-15.
- ^ "Austin A. Lane | Chancellor | SIU". Southern Illinois University. Retrieved 2023-12-15.