Alexander F Schilt served as the third president of the University of Houston–Downtown (1980-1987), the fourth chancellor of the UH System (1989-1995), and a longtime professor and professor emeritus in the UH College of Education. He first arrived in Houston in 1980 to serve as president of UH–Downtown, where he led the campus for seven years and laid the foundation for its future growth. In 1989, Schilt returned to Houston to serve as chancellor of the University of Houston System. Under his leadership, the System launched the landmark Creative Partnerships Campaign — an ambitious fundraising effort with a goal of $350 million. Designed to highlight the many ways the four UHS universities make a difference for students and their communities, the campaign raised funds for scholarships, fellowships, faculty chairs, library resources and new programs.

- In Memoriam: Alexander F. Schilt, Former Chancellor, President and Visionary Leader https://www.uh.edu/news-events/stories/2025/july/071525-schilt-obituary.php