T.L.L. Temple Foundation Congratulates Dr. Wynn Rosser on Appointment as Commissioner of Higher Education
Lufkin, Texas – November 14, 2024 – The T.L.L. Temple Foundation is proud to announce that its President and CEO, Dr. Wynn Rosser, has been appointed commissioner of higher education for the State of Texas by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). The appointment was confirmed through a unanimous vote by the THECB at a special board meeting held earlier today.
Dr. Rosser’s leadership over the past eight years has been instrumental in transforming the T.L.L. Temple Foundation and strengthening its impact in rural East Texas. Since joining the foundation in 2016, Dr. Rosser has built a professional, mission-driven team dedicated to addressing the unique challenges facing our communities. Under his guidance, the foundation has remained committed to empowering rural East Texas through innovative solutions in education, healthcare, regional community development, and community resilience.
Reflecting on Dr. Rosser’s contribution, W. Temple Webber III, Chairman of the T.L.L. Temple Foundation, expressed gratitude for Rosser's unwavering dedication to the foundation's mission:
"We are incredibly grateful for Dr. Rosser’s vision, leadership, and commitment to the people of rural East Texas. Over the past eight years, he has helped cement the T.L.L. Temple Foundation’s legacy by building an outstanding team and steering our efforts to make a lasting impact in the communities we serve. While we will miss his presence, we could not be prouder of his appointment as commissioner of higher education for the State of Texas., where his leadership will benefit students and families across the state.”
During this transition, the foundation will continue its work uninterrupted, as the Board of Trustees initiates a thorough search for a new president and CEO.
The T.L.L. Temple Foundation, a family foundation focused on improving quality of life in rural East Texas, extends its congratulations to Dr. Rosser on this significant appointment and looks forward to supporting his efforts to advance higher education statewide.
About the T. L. L. Temple Foundation: The T. L. L. Temple Foundation is a philanthropic organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in East Texas through investments in education, health, human services, arts, and culture. Since its founding in 1962 by Mrs. Georgie Temple Munz, the T.L.L. Temple Foundation has invested more than $550 million primarily to strengthen communities in rural East Texas. For more information about the foundation, visit www.tlltemple.foundation.
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