The chancellors of three of Texas' public university systems on returning to campus safely, battered budgets and college sports at a social distance.
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Khator joined the University of Houston System in 2008. As chancellor, she oversees a four-university system of nearly 74,000 students. She also serves as board chair for the American Athletic Conference. Previously, Khator served as board chair for the American Council on Education and worked as provost and senior vice president at the University of South Florida.
Milliken was named head of the University of Texas System in 2018. As chancellor, he oversees one of the largest public university systems in the U.S. with 14 health and academic institutions, including six medical schools. Previously, Milliken served as chancellor of the City University of New York, president of the University of Nebraska and senior vice president at the University of North Carolina.
Sharp has led the Texas A&M University System since 2011. As chancellor, he leads one of the largest systems of higher education in Texas, with a statewide network of 11 universities, seven state agencies, two service units and a comprehensive health science center. Sharp served in the Texas House, Senate and Railroad Commission and worked as state comptroller. He also served as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve
