Regents Vote to Appoint Dr. Christopher Maynard President of Texas A&M International University
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents today voted to appoint Dr. Christopher Maynard as President of Texas A&M International University in Laredo.
“Dr. Maynard is ready to lead Texas A&M International University into a period of smart growth and greater impact,” Board Chairman Robert L. Albritton said. “Dr. Maynard’s track record of elevating student success and forging high-value partnerships will create new opportunities for both students and the region.”
Chancellor Glenn Hegar praised the appointment and the university’s momentum.
“Texas A&M International University changes lives and strengthens Texas every day by educating first-generation students, fueling international commerce and serving a dynamic border economy,” Hegar said. “Dr. Maynard knows how to align strong academic programs with employer demand, grow research that matters locally and globally and build partnerships that open doors for students. I am grateful to Regents Mike Hernandez and John Bellinger and the search advisory committee for their work and to Interim President Juan Castillo for his steady leadership during this transition.”
Under Texas law, regents must name a sole finalist at least 21 days prior to taking final action. Dr. Maynard was named sole finalist on August 28, 2025.
Dr. Maynard currently serves as Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost at the University of Houston–Clear Lake, which enrolls more than 8,000 students. He previously served in academic leadership roles at Sam Houston State University and the University of North Alabama and is a past president of the Texas Council of Chief Academic Officers. At UH–Clear Lake he led successful accreditation reaffirmation, helped more than double sponsored-research funding and launched collaborations such as the Houston Spaceport Consortium for Research, Education and Workforce.
A tenured professor of history, Dr. Maynard holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from Louisiana State University and a B.A., magna cum laude, from Lee University. His book, Out of the Shadow: George H.W. Bush and the End of the Cold War, was published by Texas A&M University Press.
About The Texas A&M University System
The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest and most impactful higher education systems in the country, with an annual budget of $8.1 billion. Its statewide network includes 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, Texas A&M–Fort Worth and the Texas A&M–RELLIS. The Texas A&M System serves approximately 175,000 students and reaches millions more through service, research and outreach programs each year. With nearly $1.6 billion in annual research expenditures, the A&M System fuels innovation, supports communities and drives Texas’ economy forward.
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