Office of the President

President Tallant

About the President

Dr. Steven H. Tallant assumed his duties as the 19th president of Texas A&M University-Kingsville on Oct. 1, 2008. Tallant previously was provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. As provost and vice chancellor at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Tallant was responsible for all undergraduate and graduate academic programs including the direct supervision of four academic deans and the dean of graduate studies. He also provided leadership in several restructuring initiatives, including the creation of the College of Education and Human Sciences and the College of Nursing and Health Services. Tallant has been with the university for 14 years and previously served in a variety of positions, including professor of social work, associate vice chancellor and director of graduate programs, interim provost and vice chancellor, and associate vice chancellor for academic affairs.