Association leaders endorse Ballabina for A&M president

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System on Monday, April 13, named Dr. Susan Ballabina as the sole finalist to become the 28th President of Texas A&M University. The leadership of The Association of Former Students issued statements applauding the selection: 

Statement from Shara McClure ’90, Chair of the Board of The Association of Former Students: 

“I commend The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents and the Presidential Search Committee for their thoughtful and thorough process to select a principled leader whose experience and character align so well with our core values. Dr. Ballabina has served the System and the University with great distinction for more than three decades. With her distinguished background in educational administration and strategic collaboration, she is a superb choice to lead our institution.” 

Statement from Porter Garner ’79, President and CEO of The Association of Former Students: 

“I am thrilled to offer my congratulations and enthusiastic support to Dr. Susan Ballabina on her selection as the 28th president of Texas A&M University. Dr. Ballabina is a leader of unimpeachable integrity with a demonstrated record of success at many levels and an unwavering commitment to Texas A&M University and its faculty, staff, and students. She well recognizes the vital role that former students play in advancing Texas A&M and has been a true and trusted friend to The Association of Former Students. As the oldest organization supporting Texas A&M and Texas Aggies, we are excited to work with her to further advance the land-grant mission of Texas A&M University and strengthen our worldwide Aggie Network.”