The Lone Star College System announced July 28 the two new presidents for LSC-Montgomery and LSC-University Park. The announcements come as former LSC-Montgomery President Rebecca Riley retired and former LSC-University Park President Shah Ardalan was named president of Randolph Community College, according to LSCS officials.
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Virginia Fraire was selected as the new president of LSC-University Park. She will start her role Oct. 1, according to a July 28 news release.
- She is only the second president to reside over the University Park campus off Hwy. 249.
- Fraire has over 30 years of experience in higher education at the two- and four-year levels.
- She most recently served as the vice provost for student success and strategic initiatives at The University of Texas at El Paso.
- Before UTEP, she served in multiple roles at Austin Community College.
“This is an exciting time for Lone Star College,” outgoing LSCS Chancellor Stephen Head said in the release. “Dr. Fraire’s expertise in higher education will ensure we continue to advance equitable student outcomes. I am confident Dr. Fraire will continue our commitment to having integrity, strong leadership, respect and accountability to Lone Star College students and employees.”
