Austin A. Lane is a college official and former college president in the United States. In 2020 he was appointed Chancellor of Southern Illinois University.[1]

Austin Lane
9th Chancellor of Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Assumed office
July 1, 2020
Preceded byJohn Dunn (interim)
12th President of Texas Southern University
In office
June 6, 2016 – February 4, 2020
Preceded byJohn M. Rudley
Succeeded byKenneth Huewitt (interim)
3rd President of Lone Star College-Montgomery
In office
2009–2015
Preceded byTom Butler
Succeeded byRebecca Riley
Academic background
Alma mater
ThesisPrivate scholarship aid, access, and success for African American and Hispanic students attending a public, large, rural -serving Associate's College (2009)
Doctoral advisorDavid E. Hardy
Academic work
DisciplineEducation
Institutions

He was born in New Jersey and graduated from Hackensack High School. He graduated from Langston University. He was Executive Vice Chancellor of Lone Star College in 2015.[2]

He served as president of Texas Southern University (TSU), succeeding John M. Rudley.[2][3] He departed after controversy over an admissions scandal at its law school and questions over entertainment spending from a foundation connected to the university.[4]

He and his wife Loren Lane have three children.[5]

References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "Austin A. Lane | Chancellor | SIU". Chancellor. Retrieved 2023-12-15.