Taylor Eighmy

Taylor Eighmy is the current President at The University of Texas at San Antonio. Prior to this, they served as the Vice Chancellor for Research and Engagement at the University of Tennessee from October 2012 to August 2017. Before that, they were the Senior Vice President for Research at Texas Tech University from July 2009 to October 2012, where they were responsible for being the senior administrator and chief research officer. Their first role in research was as Interim Vice President for Research at the University of New Hampshire from September 1986 to July 2009.

Taylor Eighmy received their Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from the University of New Hampshire, their M.S. in Environmental Engineering from the University of New Hampshire, and their Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology from Tufts University. Taylor also received a high school degree from Kent School.

Some direct reports include Carlos Martinez - Chief of Staff to the President, Kendra Ketchum - VP Information Management and Technology, and Veronica Salazar - CFO & SVP, Business Affairs.