Austin Lane

• Langston University (BA)
• University of Oklahoma (MA)
• University of Alabama (Ed.D.)

Austin Lane
9thChancellor of Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Incumbent
Assumed office July 1, 2020
Thesis	Private scholarship aid, access, and success for African American and Hispanic students attending a public, large, rural -serving Associate's College  (2009)
Doctoral advisor	David E. Hardy

Austin A. Lane is an American college official and chancellor of Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

Early life and education

Lane was born in New Jersey and graduated from Hackensack High School. He received a BA from Langston University, an MA from the University of Oklahoma, and an Ed. D. from the University of Alabama.

Career

Lane was executive vice chancellor of Lone Star College in 2015. ^[1] In 2016, Lane became president of Texas Southern University (TSU), succeeding John M. Rudley. ^{[1] [2]} He departed in 2020 after controversy over an admissions scandal at its law school and questions over entertainment spending from a foundation connected to the university. ^{[3] [2]} In 2020 he was appointed chancellor of Southern Illinois University Carbondale. ^[4]

References

1. "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.
2. 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.
3. Natario, Nick (2020-02-20). "Texas Southern University finalizes departure of Dr. Austin Lane as president". KTRK-TV . Archived from the original on 2023-10-16. Retrieved 2023-12-15.
4. 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.