Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) President Dr. Abel Antonio Chávez recently sat down with the San Antonio Report to discuss his goals for the university, the challenges facing higher education, and his vision for OLLU’s future.

In the Q&A, Dr. Chávez highlighted several priorities:

• Expanding access and affordability – Ensuring that higher education remains within reach for students from all backgrounds.
• Strengthening student success – Focusing on retention, graduation rates, and supporting students inside and outside the classroom.
• Building community connections – Deepening OLLU’s role as a partner to San Antonio and the broader South Texas region.
• Innovation and growth – Exploring opportunities to expand programs, research, and partnerships that prepare graduates for today’s workforce needs.

Dr. Chávez also reflected on OLLU’s unique history and mission, noting how its foundation as a Catholic university dedicated to service continues to shape its work today.

Read the full interview to learn more about President Chávez’s perspective and vision for OLLU’s future. 

Q&A with OLLU President Abel Antonio Chávez – San Antonio Report