John Klingemann, Ph.D., has been named the Vice President for Development and Advancement at Sul Ross State University by President Carlos Hernandez.

Dr. Klingemann returned to Sul Ross State last November as the Director of the Museum of the Big Bend and Assistant Vice President of Advancement, and as a professor in the Department of History. Shortly thereafter, he began serving as the interim Vice President following the departure of Paul Herring.

In his new role, he will continue to oversee museum operations, though a search for a new director is underway.

A Brewster County native, Klingemann is a graduate of Alpine High School and received his bachelor’s degree in Spanish and master’s degree in history from SRSU.

He worked with the Center for Big Bend Studies and as the Curator of Public Programs and Exhibits at MOBB before enrolling at the University of Arizona to pursue his doctoral degree in Latin American History, later receiving a Fulbright Fellowship for research in Mexico.

He returned as a professor of Latin American History at Angelo State University in 2007 and was promoted to Chair of the History Department in 2014.

“John’s connection and commitment to Sul Ross and to the Big Bend area have already yielded positive results,” said Dr. Hernandez. “He is a great fit and a proven asset to the university.”

Klingemann previously served as the Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities at ASU, and as the Director of the Mayer Museum, a 32,000-square-foot science and culture museum that immerses visitors of all ages in the history of the Concho Valley of Texas.

“I am honored to serve in a leadership role at my alma mater,” said Dr. Klingemann. “This is an opportunity to give back to the institution that gave so much to me by advancing our mission and strengthening relationships to support growth and innovation.”

For more information, email john.klingemann@sulross.edu or visit www.sulross.edu.