Governor Abbott Appoints University Student Regents and Student Representative to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
June 1, 2021, Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed 10 student regents to their respective universities for terms set to expire on May 31, 2022. Additionally, the Governor appointed the student representative to serve on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for a term set to expire on May 31, 2022.
Amanda Threlkeld of Wichita Falls is pursuing a double major in Accounting and Management Information Systems from Midwestern State University.
Stephen F. Austin State University
Texas A&M University System
Mati Rigsby of Gainesville is studying epidemiology at Texas A&M University in College Station.
Texas Southern University
Aaliyah Fleming of Houston is a student at Texas Southern University, where she is pursuing an undergraduate degree in political science.
Texas State University System
Camile Settegast of Horseshoe Bay is pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Marketing from Texas State University.
Texas Tech University System
Keaghan Holt of Seguin is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in health science professions from Angelo State University.
Texas Woman’s University
Brookelyn Bush of Corinth is a graduate student pursuing a Doctorate of Family Studies.
University of Houston System
Derek Delgado of Pasadena is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies.
University of North Texas System
Jessica Armstead of DeSoto is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business and Child Development & Family Studies from the University of North Texas at Dallas.
University of Texas System
Thuy “Mimi” Nguyen of Seguin is a student at The University of Texas School of Law.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Matthew Smith of Copperas Cove is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Texas State University.
The mission of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) is to serve as a resource, partner, and advocate for Texas higher education, resulting in a globally competitive workforce that positions Texas as an international leader. The agency works to support the state’s higher education goals, found in Texas’ strategic plan for higher education, Building a Talent Strong Texas. THECB can be found online at highered.texas.gov.
