Retired Gen. Mark A. Welsh III stepped into the presidency at Texas A&M University at a critical time. Many faculty felt burned by the past president’s decision-making process, and state ...

Texas A&M President Gen. Mark Welsh III said Lt. Gen. Bierman will make an excellent addition to the Corps of Cadets. He’s an exemplary combat-proven leader and a decorated Marine Infantry Officer.

Lieutenant General James W. Bierman has agreed to serve as the 47th commandant of the Corps of Cadets, President Mark A. Welsh III announced Wednesday morning.