Loading...
Loading...
Browse all stories on DeepNewz
VisitUT Austin President Jay Hartzell to Lead SMU After Unanimous Board Vote
Jan 7, 2025, 05:28 PM
University of Texas at Austin President Jay Hartzell is stepping down from his role to become the next president of Southern Methodist University (SMU), effective June 1, 2025, following a unanimous vote by SMU's Board of Trustees. Hartzell, an economist who values strong athletic programs, will succeed R. Gerald Turner as SMU's leader. He cited SMU’s stellar and rising national reputation, strong board of trustees, accomplished alumni, and diverse students and faculty as reasons for his decision, stating that the opportunity was one he and his wife Kara could not pass up. Hartzell was a key figure in the Longhorns’ significant move to the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and is expected to help SMU navigate the evolving landscape of college athletics as the university joins the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). UT Regents Chairman Kevin Eltife expressed happiness for Hartzell in his new role.
View original story
Markets
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
ACC official standings for various sports
No • 50%
Yes • 50%
U.S. News & World Report national university rankings
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Official announcement from University of Texas at Austin
Increase by more than 10% • 25%
No increase or decrease • 25%
Increase by less than 5% • 25%
Increase by 5-10% • 25%
SMU official enrollment statistics
Other • 25%
Interim President • 25%
External Hire • 25%
Internal Promotion • 25%
Official announcement from University of Texas at Austin
4th to 6th in ACC • 25%
7th to 10th in ACC • 25%
Bottom 4 in ACC • 25%
Top 3 in ACC • 25%
ACC official football season standings