The former University of Nebraska standout will leave his alma mater to lead Aggie Athletics.
Effective Sept. 1, students from 12 states, plus Puerto Rico and Panama, will see their tuition costs cut.
Bishop was also named the sole finalist for the director of the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station.
Texas A&M experts explain recent changes in federal student financial aid and where to find help navigating the application process.
Zoran, a professor of biology and a neuroscientist, had been serving as interim dean since August.
The retired four-star general served as Bush School dean and as A&M's interim president.
Mark A. Welsh III detailed eight key priorities for moving ahead, saying success depends on the entire campus community.
Interim A&M President has served as Bush School dean, U.S. Air Force chief of staff.
Grant funding to support online learning materials aims to save Aggies more than $2.5 million in annual textbook costs.
Changes include elevating the role of the provost with a new title to identify it as the No. 2 position at the university.