MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A conservative University of Wisconsin regent who originally refused to step down even though his term was over has resigned, clearing the way for his successor named by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers to take his spot. Regent Bob Atwell notified university leaders Monday that he was resigning. Atwell was appointed in […]
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Evers appoints replacement for University of Wisconsin regent who refuses to step down
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Tony Evers appointed a bankruptcy attorney Friday to replace a conservative-leaning Universities of Wisconsin regent who is refusing to step down, setting up another potential confirmation stalemate in the Republican-controlled state Senate. Evers announced that he has appointed Tim Nixon to succeed Robert Atwell. Nixon works on law firm […]
Conservative UW Regent Bob Atwell refuses to step down despite his term expiring
Bob Atwell A conservative University of Wisconsin regent is refusing to step down even though his term expired this month, continuing a recent trend of holdover appointees. Then-Republican Gov. Scott Walker appointed Bob Atwell to the UW Board of Regents in 2017. His seven-year term ended May 1 but Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has yet […]
Republican-appointed University of Wisconsin regent refuses to step down when term ends
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A conservative University of Wisconsin regent says he won’t step down when his term ends this month. Then-Gov. Scott Walker, a Republican, appointed Robert Atwell to the Board of Regents in May 2017. His seven-year term ends this month. Atwell sent an email to Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman, regents […]
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AZ regent pursuing ‘all legal remedies’ after conflict of interest claim by UA faculty leader
Arizona Board of Regents Chair Fred DuVal is pursuing “all legal remedies” following questions posed by a University of Arizona faculty leader about his involvement with a former private investment company. UA Faculty Chair Leila Hudson publicly challenged DuVal’s involvement with Amicus Investors, a private equity company focusing on higher education, in a special faculty […]
Demolition continues on Dearborn’s Regent Court building, clearing way for development
Demolition continues on the towering Regent Court office building along Executive Plaza Drive in Dearborn. The 670,000-square-foot office building formerly occupied by Ford Motor Co. changed hands in November 2022, after being purchased by local developer Mike Shehadi. Shehadi is the CEO of Farmington Hills pharmacy company, Pharma Script, and said he purchased the property […]
CU Boulder student Luis Licon withdraws from regent race
Jan. 25—Luis Licon, a student at the University of Colorado Boulder, is withdrawing his candidacy for CU regent at large. “I have accepted a non-partisan position within the state legislature, a decision driven by the desire to delve into the legislative process and earn school credit crucial for my graduation,” Licon said in a statement. […]
CU Boulder student Luis Licon announces candidacy for CU regent at large
Jan. 2—Luis Licon, a student at the University of Colorado Boulder, announced he is seeking candidacy in a statewide race for CU regent at large. “I am running for the position of CU Regent because I strongly believe in the necessity of genuine student representation on the board,” Licon said. “As a current student at […]