Dr. Calhoun chosen to lead as UT Tyler and UTHSC realignment continues

TYLER — UT’s Board of Regents disclosed plans to realign UT Tyler and UT Health Science Center at Tyler in February. On Monday, they announced Dr. Kirk Calhoun will lead the merged institutions as the President. Calhoun, who has been in the top post for UT Health Science Center at Tyler for almost 18 years, is already leading efforts for his institution to receive licensing and accreditation approvals to establish a new medical school.

In February, Regents announced their intention to launch the medical school to serve East Texas. As part of an accreditation process for both institutions to exist as one, one president is required with responsibility for all functions of the university.