(July 24, 2008)—The sole finalist for the president’s job at Texas Tech University was named the school’s 15th president Thursday.

Texas Tech Press Release

Texas Tech University. System Chancellor Kent Hance said Gus Bailey will be on the job on Aug. 1.

Hance designated Bailey sole finalist for the position on July 2, Texas Tech said, after members of a search advisory committee conducted nationwide search.

Bailey has been chancellor of the University of Missouri-Kansas City since Jan. 1, 2006, which is the equivalent of a presidency at a Texas university.

“Guy Bailey is the right person to lead Texas Tech University,” said Hance.

“He shares our vision for enrollment growth and sees Texas Tech as a place with one of the brightest futures in higher education. I’m excited that he’s joined our team.”

Texas Tech University

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