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54 Thomas M. Evans, PhD. - President of the University of the Incarnate Word The Pursuit of Purpose
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Thomas (Tom) M. Evans, PhD. is a university president, board director and a mission-focused leader with more than 25 years in Catholic higher education. Today, Evans is guiding strategic and transformational growth as president of the University of the Incarnate Word, the largest Catholic university in Texas with a global enrollment of approximately 10,000 students and an endowment of more than $173 million.
Since beginning his term, Evans has spearheaded great advancements, including an increase in high-level donations. He created and developed UIW’s Strategic Plan, which put in place a clear vision and priorities for the future, and the Campus Master Plan, which guides the development of UIW’s San Antonio campuses. In 2019, he secured the transformational acquisitions of Founders Hall, a 350,000-square-foot building on 10 acres, increasing the footprint of the historic, land-locked campus by 20 percent. The anchor tenet is the Liza and Jack Lewis III Institute of the Americas, which Evans launched as an international hub dedicated to promoting better relations and understanding. In 2020, he oversaw expansion of the Brooks campus, home to the UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine, which now totals 265,000-square-feet across seven buildings on 23.5 acres.
Academically, UIW is a college of distinction. Evans has opened new pathways for students from Minority-Serving Institutions to continue their education through agreements and partnerships with Hispanic-Serving-Institutions and an HBCU. He has prioritized support for high-value experiences, such as study abroad, undergraduate research and capstone courses. Evans also established the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, dedicated to ensuring the University continues to serve and elevate the dignity of every person. Since 2019, UIW has been ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top universities in the nation providing social mobility to its students.
Under Evans leadership, UIW’s pandemic response has been considered the “gold standard” among large, local entities. His oversight of the institution’s financial approach, lead to a budget surplus and pay increases, despite pandemic challenges. In 2021, UIW’s economic impact was valued at $524 million economic impact (ICUT).
Prior to UIW, he also served as president of Carroll College in Helena, Montana, and associate vice president at St. Edward’s University. A native of Austin, Evans and his wife, Lisa, have two sons, Walter and Leland.
Tom's Favorite Books
- The Contrarian's Guide to Leadership by Steven B. Sample
- Reframing Organizations by Lee Bolman and Terrance Deal
Tom's Favorite Movie: Good Will Hunting (1997)
Thomas (Tom) M. Evans, PhD. is a university president, board director and a mission-focused leader with more than 25 years in Catholic higher education. Today, Evans is guiding strategic and transformational growth as president of the University of the Incarnate Word, the largest Catholic university in Texas with a global enrollment of approximately 10,000 students and an endowment of more than $173 million.
Since beginning his term, Evans has spearheaded great advancements, including an increase in high-level donations. He created and developed UIW’s Strategic Plan, which put in place a clear vision and priorities for the future, and the Campus Master Plan, which guides the development of UIW’s San Antonio campuses. In 2019, he secured the transformational acquisitions of Founders Hall, a 350,000-square-foot building on 10 acres, increasing the footprint of the historic, land-locked campus by 20 percent. The anchor tenet is the Liza and Jack Lewis III Institute of the Americas, which Evans launched as an international hub dedicated to promoting better relations and understanding. In 2020, he oversaw expansion of the Brooks campus, home to the UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine, which now totals 265,000-square-feet across seven buildings on 23.5 acres.
Academically, UIW is a college of distinction. Evans has opened new pathways for students from Minority-Serving Institutions to continue their education through agreements and partnerships with Hispanic-Serving-Institutions and an HBCU. He has prioritized support for high-value experiences, such as study abroad, undergraduate research and capstone courses. Evans also established the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, dedicated to ensuring the University continues to serve and elevate the dignity of every person. Since 2019, UIW has been ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top universities in the nation providing social mobility to its students.
Under Evans leadership, UIW’s pandemic response has been considered the “gold standard” among large, local entities. His oversight of the institution’s financial approach, lead to a budget surplus and pay increases, despite pandemic challenges. In 2021, UIW’s economic impact was valued at $524 million economic impact (ICUT).
Prior to UIW, he also served as president of Carroll College in Helena, Montana, and associate vice president at St. Edward’s University. A native of Austin, Evans and his wife, Lisa, have two sons, Walter and Leland.
Tom's Favorite Books
- The Contrarian's Guide to Leadership by Steven B. Sample
- Reframing Organizations by Lee Bolman and Terrance Deal
Tom's Favorite Movie: Good Will Hunting (1997)
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