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Board of Regents

The Board of Regents is the governing body for The University of Texas System. It is composed of nine Regents and one Student Regent who are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate.

Wm. Eugene "Gene" Powell,
Chairman

Paul L. Foster,
Vice Chairman

R. Steven “Steve” Hicks,
Vice Chairman

James D. Dannenbaum, P.E.,
Vice Chairman

Alex M. Cranberg,
Regent

Printice L. Gary,
Regent

Wallace L. Hall, Jr.,
Regent

Brenda Pejovich,
Regent

Robert L. Stillwell,
Regent

Ashley M. Purgason,
Student Regent

General Counsel to the Board

Francie A. Frederick

Chancellor Francisco G. Cigarroa

The Chancellor is the chief executive officer of the UT System and reports to the Board of Regents. He has direct line responsibility for all aspects of the UT System's operations.

2012 Framework Update

Biography

Speeches and Articles

Chancellor News

Executive Officers

Pedro Reyes, Ph.D.
Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

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Kenneth I. Shine, M.D.
Executive Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs

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Amy Shaw-Thomas, J.D.
Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs

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Patricia D. Hurn, Ph.D.
Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation

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Scott C. Kelley, Ed.D.
Executive Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs

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Daniel H. Sharphorn, J.D.
Vice Chancellor and General Counsel, ad interim

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Barry McBee, J.D.
Vice Chancellor and Chief Governmental Relations Officer

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William H. Shute, J.D.
Vice Chancellor for Federal Relations

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Randa S. Safady, Ph.D.
Vice Chancellor for External Relations

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Stephanie A. Bond Huie, Ph.D.
Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives, ad interim

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