Austin LaneAustin A. Lane is an American college official and chancellor of Southern [Illinois University Carbondale].Early life and educationLane was born in New Jersey and graduated from Hackensack High School. He received a BA from Langston University, an MA from the University of Oklahoma, and an Ed. D. from the University of Alabama.CareerLane was executive vice chancellor of Lone [Star College] in 2015. In 2016, Lane became president of Texas [Southern University], succeeding John M. Rudley. He departed in 2020 after controversy over an admissions scandal at its law school and questions over entertainment spending from a foundation connected to the university. In 2020 he was appointed chancellor of Southern Illinois University Carbondale.