Robert W. Lawless
| Robert W. Lawless | |
|---|---|
| President of Texas Tech University | |
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In office 1989–1996 | |
| Preceded by | Lauro Cavazos |
| Succeeded by | Donald R. Haragan |
| President of the University of Tulsa | |
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In office 1996–2004 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Donaldson |
| Succeeded by | Steadman Upham |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
February 13, 1937 Baytown, Texas, U.S. |
| Alma mater |
Lee College University of Houston Texas A&M University |
Robert William Lawless (born February 13, 1937) is an American academic and executive.[1] He served as president of Texas Tech University from 1989 to 1996 and president of the University of Tulsa from 1996 to 2004. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree (1964) from the University of Houston and a Doctor of Philosophy degree (1968) from Texas A&M University in operations research. Lawless has also served as president and chief operations officer of Southwest Airlines from 1985 to 1989, after serving in various positions with the airline, including vice president for finance and chief financial officer.[2]
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