regent

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Speaking Wednesday, UC student regent Sonya Brooks said she opposed the plan.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2025

“The Big Ten has expanded four times, adding seven schools, in the last 14 years,” said Jordan Acker, a regent at the University of Michigan, in a recent meeting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 8, 2025

Sidoarjo town's regent claims the school's management had not obtained permits for the expansion of the building.

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2025

Thursday’s meeting was the first for newly appointed regent, David Schumacher, who is director of Washington’s Office of Financial Management and a former Boeing executive.

From Seattle Times • May 9, 2024

For our first few days, Piliso, out of courtesy to the regent, invited Justice and me to stay with him.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela