Familiar Face Is a Finalist to Lead Texas Southern; Oregon Research Unit Expands to Florida

The Chronicle of Higher Education—January 25, 2008

 WELCOME BACK: Texas Southern University's Board of Regents announced this month that John M. Rudley, vice president for administration and finance at the University of Houston, is the sole finalist in the institution's presidential search. The top position at the financially troubled university has been filled on an interim basis since April 2006, when its previous leader was fired amid a spending scandal.

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Rudley to take the helm

The Herald—January 23, 2008

Texas Southern University’s Board of Regents voted 9-0 on Friday, January 11 to select a former college and federal administrator as the University’s final candidate and the 11^th president of the University.

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One on One: Future TSU president talks about university plans

Houston Defender—January 20-26, 2008

The Texas Southern University Board of Regents has named Dr. John Rudley as their choice for the eleventh president. Rudley, who was the interim president for the University of Houston, most recently, served as Vice chancellor for Administration and Finance for the UH system and Vice President for Administration and Finance for UH.

 Dr. John Rudley Makes Tiger Tracks to TSU Presidency

 Houston Style Magazine—January 17-23, 2008

 Malcolm X once said, “Without struggle there is no progress.” This poignant quote could not be more apropos for the state’s largest historically black college, for like a bridge over water that have been troubled for too long John Rudley is coming to the leadership of Texas Southern University (TSU) with the promise of a new future.

 New leadership / Two Houston universities have new presidents; both face weighty, intimidating challenges.

  Houston Chronicle-- January 17, 2008

 THE University of Houston has a new president, and Texas Southern University's board of regents has named that school's next president. Both leaders face challenges that would overwhelm or discourage most other people.

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 TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY / `The crisis situation must end' / Rudley vows to tackle credibility, financial troubles

 Houston Chronicle—January 15, 2008

John Rudley pledged Monday to restore credibility to Texas Southern University by repairing the chronically troubled institution's finances, tightening management controls and graduating more students on time.

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TSU president to tackle finances, management and graduation rate

Associated Press - January 15, 2008

John Rudley says improving the school's graduation rate is also a priority. He didn't rule out the possibility of scrapping the school's policy of accepting any student who applies.

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TSU President to Tackle Finances, Management and Graduation Rate

Diverse Issues in Higher Education—January 15, 2008

The sole finalist to become Texas Southern University's next president said financial and management repairs, along with improved graduation rates, will be keys to restoring the school's credibility.

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TSU selects Rudley as president

Former UH interim president and system chancellor sole finalist, final decision pending 21-day waiting period

 The Daily Cougar—January 14, 2008

The Texas Southern University Board of Regents unanimously chose former UH interim President and UH System Chancellor John Rudley as its sole presidential finalist Friday, the Houston Chronicle reported.

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TSU regents pick Rudley to replace fired Slade

Associated Press-- January 13, 2008

HOUSTON -- Texas Southern University regents on Friday named John Rudley as the sole finalist to succeed Priscilla Slade as president of the troubled historically black school.

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Regents Pick New President

The Austin American Statesman-- January 13, 2008

Texas Southern University regents on Friday named John Rudley as the sole finalist to succeed Priscilla Slade as president of the troubled historically black school.

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Search for TSU chief all but over / Regents name UH's Rudley as their sole finalist

 Houston Chronicle—January 12, 2008

Texas Southern University all but ended a 19-month search for a new president Friday, turning to a familiar face and known problem solver to rehabilitate the proud but chronically troubled school.

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 Texas Southern U. Names Candidate to Succeed Slade as President

The Chronicle of Higher Education - January 12, 2008 

Texas Southern University’s Board of Regents said on Friday that the only finalist to become the historically black university’s president is John Rudley, currently the interim president of the University of Houston.

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 TSU regents could pick new leader today

 Houston Chronicle—January 11, 2008

Texas Southern University's regents could pick the school's next president today. The governing board is scheduled to discuss the selection for the first time since an advisory committee recommended two candidates for the top job at the state’s largest historically black university.

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  Rudley selected as new TSU president

 KHOU, 11--12:01 PM CST on Saturday, January 12, 2008

 The TSU Board of Regents Friday announced that they have selected John Rudley to be the new president of the university. Rudley is currently the interim president of the University of Houston.

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 Incoming president: TSU will be 'tall order'

 KHOU, 11--06:18 PM CST on Monday, January 14, 2008

 Getting Texas Southern University’s financial house in order is the first order of business for new president John Rudley.

On Monday, Rudley explained it's time for crisis management at TSU. That means restoring fiscal credibility, highlighting academic programs and making sure TSU can provide a prepared workforce for Houston.

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Top TSU President Pick Meets Media

KPRC, 2 HOUSTON--January 14, 2008

 HOUSTON -- The top finalist named to fill the post as new president of Texas Southern University met with the media on Monday, KPRC Local 2 reported. On Friday, the TSU Board of Trustees chose Dr. John Rudley as its top choice.

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TSU Names Finalist For President

KCOH, 2 HOUSTON--January 11, 2008

 HOUSTON -- The embattled Texas Southern University has named a final candidate for president after operating without one for more than a year, KPRC Local 2 reported Friday. The university, which is funded, in part, by tax dollars, has been mired in a spending scandal and has been placed on probation by the Association of Colleges and Schools.

The Board of Regents chose Dr. John Rudley, who was all smiles as he left through a back door after his interview

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TSU regents approve new president

ABC, 13--Friday, January 11, 2008

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TSU president to tackle finances, management and graduation rate

Dallas/Fort Worth CBS11TV—January 15, 2008

HOUSTON (AP) The sole finalist to become Texas Southern University's next president said financial and management repairs, along with improved graduation rates, will be keys to restoring the school's credibility.

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Rudley’s First Task: Get TSU’s Finances In Order

FOX 26 News—January 17, 2008

HOUSTON  --  Dr. John Rudley, the finalist for the position of president of Texas Southern University, explains what he means when he says this his first order of business is to get the school's finances in order.

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