Governor Abbott Appoints University Student Regents And Student Representative To The Texas Higher E

May 11, 2016 | Austin, Texas | Appointment

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed 10 student regents to their respective universities for terms effective on June 1, 2016, and expiring on May 31, 2017. Gov. Abbott also appointed a student representative to serve on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

Midwestern State University
Lindsey Shelley of ­­­­­­Fort Worth is pursuing a Master of Science in nursing in the Family Nurse Practitioner program from Midwestern State University. She received a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Midwestern State University.

Stephen F. Austin State University
Chad Huckaby of Nacogdoches is pursuing a Master of Science in mathematical sciences from Stephen F. Austin State University. He received a Bachelor of Science in mathematics and political science from Stephen F. Austin State University.

Texas A&M University System
Stephanie Martinez of Laredo is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in communications from Texas A&M International University.

Texas Southern University
Tramauni Brock of Mansfield is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Texas Southern University. She will begin pursuing a Doctor of Pharmacy from Texas Southern University this fall.

Texas State University System
Dylan McFarland of Frisco is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice from Sam Houston State University.

Texas Tech University System
Jeremy Stewart of Arlington is pursuing a Doctor of Medicine from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso. He received a Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of Texas at Arlington and a Bachelor of Science in kinesiology from the University of Texas at Austin.

Texas Woman's University
Monica Mathis of Sherman is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in kinesiology from Texas Woman's University.

University of Houston System
Joshua Freed of Cypress is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in political science and a Bachelor of Science in economics from the University of Houston.

University of North Texas System
Christopher Lee of Houston is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in studio arts with a concentration in photography from the University of North Texas.

University of Texas System
Varun Pokkamthanam Joseph of McKinney is pursuing a Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He is also pursuing a Master of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Arlington. He received a Bachelor of Science in biology and a Master of Arts in biology from Baylor University.

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Haley Rader DeLaGarza of Victoria is pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice in anesthesia from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. She received a Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing from the University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.