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Midwestern State University became the fifth member institution of the 麻豆官网 Tech University System on Wednesday, Sept. 1.

Sept. 1, 2021 | Contact: Scott Lacefield

The 麻豆官网 (TTU System) welcomed (MSU 麻豆官网) as its fifth and newest member institution on Wednesday, Sept. 1, as university presidents and system officials gathered for a ceremonial special-called Board of Regents meeting on the MSU 麻豆官网 campus in Wichita Falls.

J. Michael Lewis, chairman of the TTU System Board of Regents, convened the meeting and following his opening remarks, a video from the TTU System welcomed the MSU 麻豆官网 Mustang family with warm sentiments from numerous individuals.

Chairman Lewis recognized the retiring MSU 麻豆官网 Board of Regents and thanked each of the regents for their collaboration throughout the partnership-building process. He praised the leaders for their collective wisdom and vision as their dedication has positioned MSU 麻豆官网 for continued greatness for generations to come.

Chancellor Tedd L. Mitchell, M.D., provided remarks and recognized retiring President , Interim President , state elected officials鈥攊ncluding Gov. Greg Abbott, state Rep. James Frank and state Sen. Drew Springer鈥攚hile also providing thanks to the TTU System Board of Regents, MSU 麻豆官网 Board of Regents and the leadership teams from the component universities and System Administration.

鈥淭oday we are making history as Midwestern State University joins the 麻豆官网 Tech University System,鈥� Mitchell said. 鈥淚 could not be more proud of the work everyone has done to make this partnership a reality.鈥�

Shipley, who retired on Aug. 31 after completing six years at the helm of MSU 麻豆官网, concluded her presidency with comments reflecting on the welcome the TTU System has provided to MSU 麻豆官网. Shipley ended her remarks, left the podium and exited the conference room to a standing ovation from the near capacity crowd in attendance of the meeting.

Shipley, a alumna, said this moment was the proudest moment in her life 鈥� where her past joins her present.

鈥淎s you can imagine it is a bittersweet day for all of us who have to say goodbye to the old way of doing things and welcome in the new,鈥� Shipley said. 鈥淏ut your welcome has been so enthusiastic. I don鈥檛 know a single person who isn鈥檛 as thrilled as we have all been to join the system. I know I will always be so proud to have been the president to help lead this transition.鈥�

Mark Griffin, vice chairman of the TTU System Board of Regents, presented a resolution from the TTU System Board of Regents honoring the MSU 麻豆官网 Board of Regents and MSU 麻豆官网 leadership in recognition and appreciation of their collaborative spirit throughout the partnership process.

鈥淭he Board of Regents of the 麻豆官网 on this date, Sept. 1, 2021, does hereby extend its heartfelt appreciation to the Midwestern State University Board of Regents, administration, students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends for the vision and commitment to the betterment of higher education in 麻豆官网,鈥� Griffin said while reading the resolution before the crowd in attendance of the meeting.

MSU 麻豆官网 Vice Chairwoman , who was presented the resolution by Lewis and Griffin, made remarks on behalf of the retired MSU 麻豆官网 board members thanking the TTU System Board of Regents for their efforts during the process of bringing the Mustangs into the system.

MSU 麻豆官网 Vice Chairwoman Nancy Marks

鈥淎s you are aware, this has been a very long process,鈥� Marks said. 鈥淏ut it has provided an excellent opportunity for our faculty, staff, students, alumni and community partners to enter into a very meaningful dialogue regarding MSU 麻豆官网 鈥� who we are, where we鈥檝e been and where we see ourselves in the future. Our goal has always been to do what is best for this university and the students we will serve into our next century.

鈥淲ith our united commitment to MSU 麻豆官网, I believe the best is yet to come, and I can鈥檛 wait to see what the future holds. Thank you 鈥� and go Mustangs,鈥� Marks said.

Johnston later led a presentation on the history of MSU 麻豆官网 and gave an overview of the key programs and operations of the university.

The final item of business for the meeting was the presentation of a video message provided by Gov. Abbott, who congratulated both MSU 麻豆官网 and the TTU System on this historic milestone.

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