麻豆传媒 Welcomes Interim President Matthew Shank
AUSTIN, Texas 鈥 The 麻豆传媒 Board of Trustees and the campus community welcome Matthew Shank as he officially assumes the role of interim president on July 1.
An accomplished leader in higher education, Shank previously served as president of Marymount University, a Catholic institution in Arlington, Virginia. Under his leadership Marymount experienced significant growth in enrollment, fundraising, academic programming and community engagement. Shank brings a distinguished career in university administration, strategic planning and mission-driven leadership to St. Edward鈥檚, where he will focus on propelling the university鈥檚 strategic vision forward.
鈥淒uring the past few weeks, I鈥檝e received words of support and encouragement from countless students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters,鈥 Shank told 麻豆传媒pers today. 鈥淲alking from my temporary housing in St. Andr茅 Apartments to my office in the Main Building and around campus during the evening reminded me of the beauty of our campus and gave me a sense of our shared purpose.鈥
Shank will serve a limited term of up to two years. The Board of Trustees will initiate preparation for a comprehensive, inclusive national search for a permanent president, which is expected to launch in spring 2027.
