Thursday, August 14, 2025
DALLAS — The UNT System Board of Regents voted unanimously to officially name Dr. Kirk Calhoun as president of UNT Health Fort Worth and Dr. Warren von Eschenbach as president of UNT Dallas, respectively. The unanimous vote comes after Texas' mandatory
21-day waiting period for presidential appointments. The Board named Dr. Calhoun and
Dr. von Eschenbach as sole finalists for their respective positions on June 27.
"On behalf of the Board of Regents, I am honored to welcome Dr. Calhoun and Dr. von
Eschenbach as the next presidents of UNT Health and UNT Dallas,“ said Board of Regents
Chair Laura Wright. "Their steadfast dedication to student achievement and community
impact assures us of a strong and promising future for both institutions."
UNTHSC's President, Dr. Kirk Calhoun
UNT Dallas's President, Dr. Warren von Eschenbach
Calhoun becomes the eighth president of UNT Health after serving in the role of interim
president since February. “I’m honored to serve this incredible institution as president,”
said Calhoun. “Since joining UNT Health in February as interim president, I’ve seen
firsthand the impactful work being done in health education, research and care. I
look forward to building on that momentum as we work together to improve the health
of our communities.”
Von Eschenbach becomes the fourth president of UNT Dallas after serving in the role
of interim president since April 2024. “I am profoundly grateful to Chancellor Williams
and the University of North Texas System Board of Regents for entrusting me with the
privilege of leading UNT Dallas," said Dr. von Eschenbach. "As the University celebrates
its 15th anniversary this year, it is humbling to reflect not only on past successes
but equally as important on an exciting future full of promise. I look forward to
advancing our mission of empowering students, transforming lives, and strengthening
communities as we prepare our students for a purpose-driven, career-ready future.”
"The UNT System could not have two more transformational leaders than Dr. Calhoun
and Dr. von Eschenbach,' said Chancellor Dr. Michael R. Williams. "Their leadership
will continue to foster an environment where our faculty excels and our students can
realize their full potential. I am excited about the meaningful progress this collective
leadership will bring to the entire UNT System community."
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