Michael K. Young Texas A&M University, Japan
Having served as the 25th President of Texas A&M University from May 1, 2015, to June 1, 2021, Michael K. Young has a proven track record of academic leadership. During his tenure, Young led Texas A&M as it significantly grew its national and international reputation as a global Tier 1 research institution. As a longtime champion for academic success, Young helped launch the Lead by Example Campaign, an ambitious fundraising effort that raised $4.25 billion to fund substantial initiatives benefiting students, faculty, and staff. The University also surpassed $1 Billion in annual research funding under his leadership. Today, Texas A&M University stands as the nation’s largest public institution.
