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Texas A&M-Central Texas President Richard Rhodes announces retirement

Richard M. Rhodes, president of Texas A&M University-Central Texas since fall 2023, announced his retirement effective June 1, 2027, or once his successor is appointed.

Where
Killeen, Bell County
When
Nov. 4, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Bell

Taxes and money

None stated in sources.

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Who's involved

  • Richard M. RhodesPresident of Texas A&M University-Central Texas
  • Glenn HegarTexas A&M University System Chancellor

The facts

  • Rhodes has served as president of Texas A&M-Central Texas since fall 2023.1
  • Under Rhodes' leadership, the university welcomed its inaugural Master of Science in Nursing cohort.1
  • A&M-Central Texas plans to launch its first doctoral programs in fall 2027.1
  • The university completed the CORE Building and secured approval for pre-construction planning on expansion including first residence hall.1
  • Regionally, the university expanded into Temple College's University Center and broke ground on the Forge Economic Development Incubator.1

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

  • Glenn Hegar, Texas A&M University System Chancellor Dr. Rhodes came to A&M-Central Texas after building colleges serving working Texans.1
  • Richard M. Rhodes A&M-Central Texas was built for people who had every reason to put their education off and refused to.1

How they headlined it

The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.

  • Texas A&M-Central Texas President Richard M. Rhodes announces retirement

    KWTX

  • Texas A&M-Central Texas President announces retirement

    KCENTV.com

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  1. Texas A&M-Central Texas President Richard M. Rhodes announces retirement KWTX Not rated, November 4, 2026
  2. Texas A&M-Central Texas President announces retirement KCENTV.com Not rated, November 5, 2026

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