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

Scott Walker, a Republican, named Atwell a regent in May 2017.

From Seattle Times • May 31, 2024

The regent would be the next in the line of succession: Prince William.

From New York Times • Feb. 6, 2024

But no matter how flagrant the charge, the regent simply listened, not defending himself, showing no emotion at all.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela