This podcast is a visit with Texas A&M system chancellor John Sharp and WTAW's Bill Oliver.

Texas A&M system chancellor John Sharp has announced he will retire, effective June 30, 2025.

Sharp sent an e-mail stating in part that "soon it will be time for this Chancellor to disappear around the bend. I will move to Austin to spend more time with my daughter Victoria, son Spencer, and Diana’s and my grandchildren."

Sharp also said "While I am retiring from this job, I will find ways to continue to serve the great state I love."

He also said "I will never retire from work, and I look forward to telling you next year about the next phase of Diana’s and my life work. One thing is for certain, I will never be too busy or too old to help Texas A&M and the A&M System."

Sharp began his run as the A&M system's longest serving chancellor in September 2011.

The 1972 A&M graduate served as student body president. He later served in the Texas House the Texas Senate, the Texas Railroad Commission, and two terms as state comptroller. 

Click HERE to be directed to statements from Sharp and the A&M system, which are too long to be added to this podcast post.