Governor Abbott Appoints University Student Regents And Student Representative To The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

April 26, 2017 | Austin, Texas | Appointment

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed 10 student regents to their respective universities, effective June 1, 2017, for terms set to expire May 31, 2018. The Governor also appointed a student representative to serve on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, effective June 1, 2017, for a term set to expire May 31, 2018.

Midwestern State University
Shayla Owens
of Sherman is pursuing a bachelor's degree in management from Midwestern State University.

Stephen F. Austin State University
Maggie Wright
of Flower Mound is pursuing a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Stephen F. Austin State University.

Texas A&M University System
Stephen Shuchart of Houston is pursuing a bachelor's degree in communications from Texas A&M University at College Station.

Texas Southern University
Justin Lee
of Beaumont is pursuing a bachelor's degree in communications from Texas Southern University.

Texas State University System
Kaitlyn Tyra
of Spring is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Sam Houston State University.

Texas Tech University System
Jarett Lujan
of Marfa is pursuing a master’s degree in higher education student leadership and development from Angelo State University. He received a bachelor’s degree in biology and chemistry from Angelo State University.

Texas Woman's University
Rachel Iacobucci
of Highland Village is pursuing a bachelor's degree in communication sciences and disorders from Texas Woman's University.

University of Houston System
Neelesh C. Mutyala
of Sugar Land is pursuing a bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences from the University of Houston.

University of North Texas System
Haley N. Leverett
of North Richland Hills is pursuing a doctor of pharmacy from the University North Texas Health Science Center.

University of Texas System
Jaciel Castro
of San Antonio is pursuing a master’s degree of business administration from The University of Texas at San Antonio. He received a bachelor's degree in structural engineering technology and design from the University of Houston and a bachelor’s degree in applied arts in organization leadership from Texas A&M University at Commerce.

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Annie Jones
of McAllen is pursuing a law degree and a master’s degree of public affairs from The University of Texas at Austin. She received a bachelor’s degree in German studies from Dartmouth College and a master’s degree in politics from the University of