The veteran statesman brings decades of experience to continue the legacy of public service inspired by George H.W. Bush.

A&M leads all in-state universities and ranks 14th in the U.S., marking significant increase in global presence.

Peter Lange, most recently serving as the university’s interim chief operating officer, will assume the permanent role leading operations.

Zoran, a professor of biology and a neuroscientist, had been serving as interim dean since August.

The retired four-star general served as Bush School dean and as A&M's interim president.