Texas Border Business
Laredo College Board of Trustees have accepted President Dr. Ricardo J. Solis resignation as president of the college effective July 15, 2021. After serving more than five years as president, Solis has accepted the role to lead South Texas College in the Rio Grande Valley.
As the seventh president, Solis brought innovative programs, collaborative initiatives, strategic partnerships and expanded educational opportunities that helped develop Laredo’s economy. During his time at LC, he capitalized on opportunities to transform this institution by focusing on academic excellence.
“Dr. Solis is an advocate for academic achievement. It has been a privilege to have a visionary leader with steadfast commitment and dedication in our community,” Laredo College Board President Lupita Zepeda said. “The board was advised recently of his new employment opportunity and begun the process to select a qualified interim president to ensure a smooth transition and continue with the strong leadership which has charectarized Laredo College.”
Zepeda also stated that the board is working diligently to find the college’s eighth president. However, the vision of the next leader must be in alignment with the values of the institution.
As the process continues, college administrators along with the board are in preparation to usher in a new chapter in our institution’s history. The college is committed to building more than education and continues striving for remarkable achievements. Our award-winning programs have placed us as a top-ranked institution in the United States. LC will continue to serve Laredo and surrounding areas by providing a world-class education.Our institution is committed to continuing the great work of changing students’ lives through academic achievement. As the first and largest institution of higher education in the city, LC has remained an integral part of our community for over seven decades, bridging the necessary gaps to meet the educational and workforce demands of our flourishing border region.
