Governor Abbott Appoints University Student Regents And Student Representative To The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed 10 student regents to their respective universities for terms set to expire on May 31, 2019. The Governor also appointed a student representative to serve on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for a term set to expire on May 31, 2019.
Midwestern State University
Leia De La Garza of San Antonio is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice from Midwestern State University.
Stephen F. Austin State University
Kate Childress of Lumberton is pursuing a Master of Arts in student affairs and higher education from Stephen F. Austin State University. She received a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Stephen F. Austin State University.
Texas A&M University System
Ervin Bryant of Spring is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in history with a minor in political science from Prairie View A&M University.
Texas Southern University
Kernard Jones of Houston is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Texas Southern University.
Texas State University System
Leanna Mouton of Houston is pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas State University.
Texas Tech University System
Jane Gilmore of Dallas is pursuing a Doctor of Medicine degree from the Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine. She received a Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences from Northwestern University and a Master of Science in psychology from the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor.
Texas Woman's University
Emily Galbraith of Waxahachie is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in communication sciences and disorders from Texas Woman's University.
University of Houston System
Andrew Teoh of Tyler is pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting and finance from the University of Houston.
University of North Texas System
Amanda Pajares of Bartlett is pursuing a Juris Doctor degree from the University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law. She received a Bachelor of Arts in communications from The University of Texas at Tyler.
University of Texas System
Brittany Jewell of Pearland is pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy degree in cell and regulatory biology from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. She received a Bachelor of Science in biology with a minor in chemistry and medical humanities from Baylor University.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Michelle Quynh Nhu Tran of Houston is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in mathematics from the University of Houston.