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]

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

  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. 1 2 "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. ↑ "Texas Southern University finalizes departure of Dr. Austin Lane as president | abc13.com". abc13.com. Archived from the original on 2023-10-16. Retrieved 2023-12-15.
  5. ↑ "Austin A. Lane | Chancellor | SIU". Chancellor. Retrieved 2023-12-15.
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