R. Bowen Loftin, outgoing Texas A&M president has been named Chancellor at the University of Missouri.

Loftin became  President at A&M in February 2010 after serving in the interim role since 2009.

Loftin announced his retirement in July, but said he would continue to teach at A&M.

Loftin received his Bachelor’s Degree from Texas A&M and both his Master’s and Doctorate Degrees from Rice University. Loftin was also a professor at Old Dominion University.