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TAMIU student Stephanie Martínez made history when
she was appointed the next Student Regent for The Texas A&M
University System by Governor Greg Abbott this year.
Martínez is the first TAMIU student to be named to the
position of Student Regent and the first female Hispanic named
to the role. Her term expires May 31, 2017.
She is a first generation college student and completed
a bachelor’s degree in Communication fromTAMIU. She is
currently pursuing a master’s degree in Communication at
TAMIU.
Governor Abbott announced Martínez’s appointment
in May along with nine other Student Regents to their
respective public universities around the state, and a student
representative to serve on the Texas Higher Education
Coordinating Board.
Chancellor John Sharp welcomed the news of Martínez’s
appointment.
“The Student Regent provides a fresh perspective and an
important voice in key discussions that determine the future of
the Texas A&M System,” Chancellor Sharp said, “I look forward
to working with Ms. Martínez in her new role as the System
continues to make progress throughout the state.”
Martínez said that within her short time as a Student
Regent, she has had the pleasure of working with individuals
Student Takes on Historic
Role as A&M System Student Regent
“The Student Regent provides a fresh perspective
and an important voice in key discussions that
determine the future of the Texas A&M System.”
Chancellor Sharp
that care and are interested in the development and growth of
all Texas A&M University System universities.
“Throughout my term, I plan to increase communication
between our 11 campuses in the hopes of creating a better
student network environment System-wide for all students,”
Martínez said, “It is my hope that in my year of service, I am
able to inspire students to take advantage of great learning
opportunities such as my role, which in the near future can
allow them to succeed in their endeavors.”
She continued, “As a minority student, I hope to bring a
unique and fresh perspective to the Board while empowering
and representing over 143,000 students in our System. As
my term progresses, I look forward to collaborating with all
campuses. “
Martínez plans to pursue a career in student life at the
college or university level. She said her dream is to become a
president of an institution of higher education some day.
Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp and Student Regent Stephanie Martínez.
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