Dr. Stewart accepted an opportunity to lead Hampton University, a private HBCU in Virginia, as its next executive vice president and provost
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The University of North Texas at Dallas Provost Betty Stewart is stepping down from her position.
Stewart accepted an opportunity to lead Hampton University, a private historically Black institution in Virginia, as its next executive vice president and provost, the university announced on its website May 2. She will begin the new role on July 1.
“In Dr. Stewart, Hampton has found a visionary leader who will continue to advance the university’s mission of academic excellence, student success, and community engagement,” Hampton University President Darrell Williams said in a statement. “Dr. Stewart’s passion for higher education, commitment to student success, and dedication to nurturing the next generation of scholars align perfectly with our values and aspirations.”
Stewart has served as provost at UNT Dallas since 2017 and helped lead the university through multimillion-dollar projects including its $100 million STEM building. The four-story facility will feature nine teaching labs, multiple work and study areas, three research labs and up to 20 classrooms. The complex is expected to be completed in October 2025, allowing the building to open for the 2026 spring semester.
Prior to her role at UNT Dallas, Stewart was the provost at Midwestern State University, where she had a science lab named in her honor. She also previously served as the vice president of academic affairs and dean of facility at Eckerd College and as dean of the College of Science and Mathematics at MSU.
Stewart is the second leader leaving UNT Dallas. UNT Dallas President Bob Mong announced in January he would be retiring from his position at the end of July.
Mong was the university’s third president and has led the institution since 2015. During his tenure, UNT Dallas more than doubled the number of degrees awarded, added its first residence hall and increased student enrollment.