Governor Abbott Appoints University Student Regents (6/5/18)
(AUSTIN) - 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.
Texas State University System
Leanna Mouton of Houston is pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas State University.
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 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.