regent
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It was only blocked after pushback from USC and Michigan, where one regent branded the deal a “payday loan.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 5, 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
“The regents will make this decision with the input of the governor,” said former regent George Kieffer, who chaired the board during the first Trump administration and ended his term in 2021.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2025
“Once again, a public servant is targeted for harassment and intimidation, and once again, it is a Jewish regent being targeted,” said Greenblatt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 6, 2025
In the meantime, and in their absence, the Lady Una announced that she would rule the Stormhold as regent.
From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman
The regents are scheduled to discuss the course requirements Wednesday in a public session.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
“I can see the regents being surprised that what they read in the newspapers about the testing debate is no longer true,” Stryker said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
Any modifications to high school course requirements would also need approval from regents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
At the University of California, hundreds of professors wrote a letter last week urging the UC regents to reinstate entrance-exam requirements.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
A majority opposed the oath but chose to sign nevertheless, especially after the regents decreed that those who refused would face dismissal.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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