Texas Southern University names sole finalist for president

The Texas Southern University Board of Regents have named their pick for the next president.

Lesia L. Crumpton-Young was named sole finalist for the position on May 29. The regents will hold a confirmation vote at the next board meeting on June 17.

Regent Stephanie Nellons-Paige and interim President Kenneth Huewitt will lead the transition team, TSU said. Huewitt has served in that role since early 2020, after the board of regents voted to remove then-President Austin Lane in February 2020. Lane…