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Pablo Arenaz, president of Texas A&M Worldwide College in Laredo, died unexpectedly Thursday evening, the college stated in a press release Friday.
Arenaz served as president of the 8,500 scholar college since 2016. He was 74-years-old.
No reason behind dying or further data was instantly obtainable, the college stated in a press launch.
“Texas A&M International University has thrived under Pablo,” stated John Sharp, Texas A&M College System chancellor, in a press release. “He was truly one of the best presidents in the country! He will be difficult to replace as a president and a friend!”
Juan Castillo, vp of finance and administration, will deal with day-to-day operations till an appearing president is called. Based on system guidelines, the chancellor can title an appearing president till the Texas A&M System Board of Regents names an interim or new president.
Previous to turning into president, Arenaz served as college provost for eight years. He got here to TAMIU from the College of Texas at El Paso, the place he served in a number of administrative roles. He earned a bachelor’s diploma in training from the College of Nevada, Reno, in addition to a masters diploma. He earned a doctorate in genetics and cell biology from Washington State College.
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The Lamar Bruni Vergara Planetarium and Science Middle at Texas A&M Worldwide College in 2022. The college serves 8,500 college students.
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Throughout his time as president, he spent his time growing alternatives for almost all Hispanic scholar inhabitants, together with curricular exercise, internships and analysis alternatives, the college stated. He additionally oversaw development in science, know-how, engineering and math fields, in addition to well being sciences.
“On behalf of all TAMIU faculty, staff and students, we are all profoundly saddened by the passing of Dr. Arenaz,” stated Claudia San Miguel, provost at TAMIU, in a press release. “He was kind and generous and a leader we all admired. It is difficult to imagine this campus, this community, without his larger-than-life presence.”
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