UPDATE -- The president of the University of Washington will be the next president of Texas A&M University, the chancellor of the Texas A&M system announced Tuesday.

The university’s board of regents voted unanimously to offer Michael K. Young, 65, the job, although Texas law requires another vote in 21 days to confirm that choice.

“That’s a formality in Texas law. Michael Young is going to be the next president of Texas A&M in 21 days,” said Chancellor John Sharp, who said he first approached Young in November about the job in College Station, Texas.

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News organizations in College Station, Texas and Seattle are reporting that University of Washington President Michael Young is the sole finalist to lead Texas A&M University.

Formal announcements are planned for this afternoon.

Young has been at the forefront of UW's pledge to expand physician training in Spokane amid WSU's efforts to establish its own medical school here.

UPDATE (3:58pm) -- Houston Chronicle reports Texas A&M Board formally named Young as the sole finalist for president's position.

More details are expected shortly. Stay tuned.

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