Dr. Christopher Maynard serves as the seventh President of Texas A&M International University (TAMIU). Appointed by The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents in August 2025, Dr. Maynard began his tenure on October 1, 2025, bringing more than 25 years of experience in higher education leadership, teaching and scholarship. Prior to joining TAMIU, Dr. Maynard held the position of Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost at the University of Houston–Clear Lake. As the chief academic officer, he led the university’s successful reaffirmation of accreditation, helped more than double sponsored research funding, and launched collaborations with NASA and industry partners through the Houston Spaceport Consortium for Research, Education, and Workforce. Previously, Dr. Maynard held a series of academic leadership roles at Sam Houston State University (SHSU), including Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Vice Provost and Associate Vice Provost. At SHSU, he led the COVID-19 pandemic response by the Division of Academic Affairs, provided critical leadership during the inaugural year of the College of Osteopathic Medicine, and created the Texas Academic Leadership Academy. A tenured professor of history Meet Our President Christopher Maynard, Ph.D. President, Texas A&M International University
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