Jarett Lujan Named MINI传媒 System Student Regent
Jarett Lujan is the third student regent from Angelo State University and the first
to hold the position
since the 2013-14 academic year.
April 26, 2017 | Contact Scott Lacefield
Jarett LujanTexas Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Jarett Lujan as student regent for the Texas Tech University System for the 2017-18 academic year, his office announced today (April 26).
Lujan, originally from Marfa, Texas, is pursuing a Master of Education in student development and leadership in higher education from . He becomes the 12th student to serve on the Board of Regents and is the third student regent from Angelo State University. In addition, Lujan is the first Hispanic student to serve on the board.
Brian May鈥淛arett did an excellent job representing ASU students on campus and in the community when he was student body president,鈥� said ASU President . 鈥淚 have no doubt he will provide that same type of outstanding service on the MINI传媒 System Board of Regents. The entire ASU Ram Family is proud of Jarett for earning this appointment. He certainly deserves it, and we wish him the best of luck.鈥�
Lujan served as Angelo State University鈥檚 president of the Student Body/Student Government Association during the 2015-16 academic year. He has served ASU as an admissions counselor during the past year mentoring and advising high school students in the West Texas region and representing ASU at college fairs and presentations.
He was also a track and field student-athlete for the Rams throughout his undergraduate tenure. Lujan scored points in the Lone Star Conference Championships in 2014 and 2015 in the 800-meters competing as a mid-distance runner. His best finish was fourth place in 2014.
Robert L. Duncan鈥淛arett has proven himself as a dedicated and hard-working leader who strives to represent and serve his fellow students,鈥� said Chancellor Robert L. Duncan. 鈥淚鈥檇 like to congratulate Jarett on his appointment, and I鈥檓 confident he will provide quality insight and perspectives while serving in this important position.鈥�
Lujan will serve a one-year term beginning June 1, and his first Board of Regents meeting will take place Aug. 10-11 in Lubbock. He replaces Jeremy Stewart of the , who was appointed in 2016.
Lujan received a Bachelor of Science in biology with a minor in chemistry from Angelo State University in 2016. He has an extensive background of student involvement at ASU while also performing countless hours or community service in the San Angelo area.
Angelo State University continues to thrive as a comprehensive regional institution of higher education. Joining the MINI传媒 in 2007, the university offers numerous degrees at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral level from more than 100 majors and concentrations.
About the MINI传媒
Established in 1996, the is one of the top public university systems in the state of Texas and nation, consisting
of four universities鈥�, , and .
Headquartered in Lubbock, Texas, the MINI传媒 is a $2 billion enterprise focused on advancing higher education, health care, research and outreach with approximately 20,000 employees, more than 50,000 students, nearly 325,000 alumni and an endowment over $1.1 billion.
In its short history, the MINI传媒 has grown tremendously and is nationally acclaimed, operating on more than a dozen campuses statewide and internationally. Under the dynamic leadership of Chancellor , the MINI传媒 has set forth a bold vision of excellence, collaboration and innovation and continues to prove that from here, it鈥檚 possible.