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William McRaven

Former commander, U.S. Joint Special Operations Command

William McRaven is the former chancellor of the University of Texas System. A retired Navy admiral, McRaven previously served as commander of U.S. Joint Special Operations Command. He oversaw the 2011 Navy SEAL raid in Pakistan that killed al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.

Latest Columns

Politics

Revoke my security clearance, too, Mr. President

By William McRaven, Aug. 16, 2018

I would consider it an honor if you would revoke my security clearance as well, so I can add my name to the list of men and women who have spoken up against your presidency.

Higher Education

Honor our veterans by fixing tuition program

By William McRaven and John Sharp, April 22, 2015

As chancellors of the two largest higher education systems in Texas, we’re strongly committed to maintaining tuition benefits for veterans. But the current system is unsustainable.